Enriching reads: the best self care books that feed the soul

Quitter’s day has been and gone, and if you were one of the 16 per cent of Britons to set a New Year’s resolution for 2022, the familiar inertia of daily life will likely have already

returned, with no positive changes in place. Don’t feel bad about it, though. You can cut yourself a break, because you are more likely to have success implementing changes at any other time

of the year than January. Now might be the time to revisit those goals you dreamed of achieving this year. But we’d only encourage so if those ambitions are rooted in compassion, kindness

and healing – self-love before self-improvement. Those in need of guidance might look to self-care books. Such titles offer advice, bring clarity and provide practical tips that can help get

you to where you need to be. Time spent reading them should be inspirational and motivating, not frustrating or self-pity inducing, as can be the case with some self-help books. They should

support you in setting and working towards achievable, realistic goals, and there could be an element of reward, which could even be feeling good about yourself for taking the time to read.

Whatever you feel you need to do this year to live your best life, we’ve got you covered with these self-care books that will guide you through the process. HOW WE TESTED We think we’ve got

almost everything covered, including developing self-love, exploring spirituality, healing trauma, combatting stress and even having more fun. Every book we’ve included has been read and

reviewed by our testers for their key messages, reading pleasure, practical tools and effectiveness at helping to nurture self-care. Get ready to be uplifted, start feeling good and discover

an unconditional love for yourself. READ MORE: THE BEST SELF-CARE BOOKS FOR 2022 ARE: * BEST OVERALL – _The Power of Fun_ by Catherine Price, published by Bantam Press: £11.35, Amazon.co.uk

* BEST FOR NAVIGATING MENOPAUSE – _Second Spring_ by Kate Codrington, published by HQ: £14.99, Harpercollins.co.uk * BEST FOR HARNESSING GRATITUDE – _The Gift of Gratitude_ by Louise Hay,

published by Hay House: £11.99, Hayhouse.co.uk * BEST FOR HEALING – _Recovery_ by Gavin Francis, published by Wellcome Collection: £4.49, Amazon.co.uk * BEST FOR SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION –

_Bigger Than Us_ by Fearne Cotton, published by Ebury Press: £9.50, Amazon.co.uk * BEST FOR MANAGING STRESS – _Stressilient_ by Dr Sam Akbar, published by 4th Estate: £7.99, Waterstones.com

* BEST FOR SELF-LOVE – _How to Be You_ by Jeffrey Marsh, published by Souvenir Press: £9.99, Amazon.co.uk * BEST FOR RECOVERY FROM TRAUMA – _Happy Days_ by Gabrielle Bernstein, published by

Hay House: £15.19, Amazon.co.uk * BEST SELF-CARE JOURNAL – _Get Untamed: The Journal _by Glennon Doyle, published by Vermilion: £9.99, Amazon.co.uk * BEST FOR OVERCOMING SLEEP PROBLEMS –

_Wake Up to Sleep_ by Charlie Morley, published by Hay House: £7.69, Hayhouse.co.uk