If you’re looking for a sign to start living for yourself, this is it. Nowadays, it’s all too easy to measure your worth against the unrealistic standards set by social media. Let’s be honest: “self-love” isn’t something many of us learned growing up. As a result, discussing self-love can feel foreign, even though it’s essential to our mental health.

Every day should be a day where you’re pouring into your own cup. Whether it’s a quick five-minute walk outdoors, screaming into your pillow, or simply closing your eyes and breathing out the stress and trauma of the day, prioritise yourself. This is your reminder to focus on what truly matters: you.

Take a moment to browse through some of these free titles on the Libby app; they might inspire you.

Buy Yourself the Damn Flowers by Tam Kaur
🎧 Audiobook

Tam Kaur has dedicated years to transforming the lessons life has offered her into this comprehensive guide. In it, she shares invaluable tools and insights to help you cultivate a lasting love for the person who matters most: yourself.

Getting Back Up Again by Craig Simple
🎧 Audiobook

Is life starting to feel a bit heavy? Pick up this strategy-packed book, designed to help you navigate life's challenges and traumas.

I Decided to Live as Me by Kim Suhyun, Anton Hur
🎧 Audiobook

With comforting words, Kim Suhyun presents a checklist to guide you on your journey of self-love, helping you liberate yourself from the weight of others’ expectations.

Glimmers: How to Find Pockets of Joy in Every Day by Hayley Doyle

Believe it or not, every moment holds a glimmer of magic just waiting to be discovered. This roadmap is packed with tools to help you uncover the extraordinary in the everyday.

Motherkind by Zoe Blaskey
🎧 Audiobook

Drawing on years of research, proven transformative coaching tools, and world-leading expertise, this judgment-free book offers you the insights you need to thrive amid the pressures of modern motherhood—for yourself and your children.

I’m Not Lazy, I’m on Energy Saving Mode by Dancing Snail

In this busy world obsessed with work and productivity, this book gives you the radical permission you need to take the break you feel you don’t deserve.

Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
🎧 Audiobook

From the New York Times bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks (🎧 Audiobook), this guide offers a roadmap for a liberating journey towards a more meaningful life—starting with where you are, rather than where you’d like to be.

What Would a Wicked Witch Do? by Pop Press

Discover how to bring charm to every area of your life with these practical tips.

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