Our top wellness reads to add to your Christmas list
Ready to curl up by the fire or cosy up in bed? these pages are sure to get you prepped and inspired for the year ahead. From wellness gurus to breathwork techniques, we’ve got all your reading desires covered.
-Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life by Roxie Nafousi
Main message: The ultimate guide to help people feel empowered in their lives. Helping you write your own future, believe in yourself and build a life of your dreams through manifestation.
Free Soul Rates it: 10/10
-Atomic Habits by James Clear
Main message: All about building lasting habits and breaking bad ones. Helping you understand the science behind habit building and the impact these habits can have on your career, your relationships, and your life.
Free Soul Rates it: 9/10
-Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before by Julie Smith
Main message: You may have seen Dr Julie Smith on TikTok! This book provides you with a therapist’s toolkit of strategies to deal with life’s ups and downs. Looking for help managing anxiety, low mood, self-confidence and motivation? This is the book for you.
Free Soul Rates it: 8/10
-The Mountain is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery by Brianna West
Main message: This book focuses on self-sabotaging behaviours and helps you understand why we resist efforts to change and do things to sabotage ourselves. Brianna West teaches the importance of internal work, exploring traumas, building resilience, and adjusting how we show up.
Free Soul Rates it: 8/10
-Period Power by Maisie Hill
Main message: Everything you need to know about periods and how to align daily life with your menstrual cycle. This book explores hormones, cycle syncing and the power of taking control of your period.
Free Soul Rates it: 10/10
-How to fail: Everything I’ve Ever Learned From Things Going Wrong by Elizabeth Day
Main message: Failing at dating, work, sport, babies, families, anger and friendship this is a book based on the simple premise that understanding why we fail ultimately makes us stronger and doesn’t define us.
Free Soul Rates it: 8/10
-Good Vibes, Good Life: How Self-Love Is the Key to Unlocking Your Greatness by Vex King
Main message: This book teaches you how to practise self-love, overcome toxic energy and prioritise your wellbeing with inspirational messages and wisdom to guide you through those difficult times.
Free Soul Rates it: 8/10
-The Wim Hof Method by Wim Hof
Main message: An inspiring book about Wim Hof’s life, he shares his powerful method for maximising your health and happiness and unleashing the power of the mind.
Free Soul Rates it: 9/10
-The Midnight Library by Matt Haigh
Main message: A thought-provoking fictional story that is uplifting and makes you look at regrets in a whole different light.
Free Soul Rates it: 7/10
-Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Main message: Untamed liberates women and explores the happiness and peace we discover when we stop striving to meet the expectations of society, and begin to listen to our inner voice.
Free Soul Rates it: 9/10
-Menopausing by Davina McCall
Main message: This book takes away the shame and misconceptions of going through the menopause. Helping women to understand the science, debunking myths and equipping women with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their health.
Free Soul Rates it: 8/10
- Breathwork: How to Use Your Breath to Change Your Life by Andrew Smart
Main message: A helpful handbook for all, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. This book teaches the benefits of breath practices and how to incorporate breathwork into your daily life.
Free Soul Rates it: 8/10
- Food for Life: Your Guide to the New Science of Eating Well by Tim Spector
Main message: Professor Tim Spector, the man behind the Zoe app, shares his approach on how to eat for our health. Looking to incorporate more plants into your diet? This is the book for you.
Free Soul Rates it: 8/10
A book is always a great gift to give and receive at Christmas, especially when it provides you with practices and methods that will help you up your wellness game. So add your favourite wellness reads to your wishlist and get reading girlies!
**At Free Soul, your wellbeing is our priority, and although we pride ourselves on our expertise in women's health and wellbeing, it is important to acknowledge the individuality of each person. Features published by Free Soul are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease, or replace the advice of your GP. We always recommend consulting with a healthcare provider if you encounter any health concerns, and we’ll always be here to support you so you’re never alone on your journey.
