Getting Smarter
The Acorn Principle: Know Yourself, Grow Yourself   by Jim Cathcart
Cathcart provides an amazing amount of information in this small book.  Each chapter describes a different
concept in the world of personal growth - each provides a starting place for more exploration.  

The Definitive Book of Body Language by Allan and Barbara Pease
This book is fun to read and very informative.  It shows you how to pick up non-verbal clues from people, but
also provides tips to help you communicate more powerfully.

Slowing Down to the Speed of Life: How to Create a More Peaceful, Simpler Life From the Inside Out  by
Richard Carlson and Joseph Bailey
If you feel busy and overwhelmed, this yummy little book is for you!  

Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart:  Thirty True Things You Need To Know  by Gordon Livingston
This little book is packed to the brim with wisdom and insights.  

Creating a Charmed Life: Sensible, Spiritual Secrets Every Busy Woman Should Know by Victoria Moran
My copy of this little book is dog-eared and read to death - everyone should have a copy (and not just
women!)  It's full of dozens of powerful and practical strategies that will help you improve every area of your
life.  

You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation by Deborah Tannen
Tannen is a Professor of Linguistics and this easy read provides interesting information on the differences
between  how men and women talk and communicate.

Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcom Gladwell
A fascinating and thought provoking book about the power of instinct and how much we can know with one
glance.  
Getting Stronger
Healing Your Emotional Self: A Powerful Program to Help You Raise Your Self-Esteem, Quiet Your Inner
Critic, and Overcome Your Shame  by Beverly Engel
This powerful book provides information on  healing damage to your self-image and self-esteem caused by
negative parental messages and how to lead a happier and healthier life.

Boundaries:  Where You End and I Begin by Anne Katherine
This comprehensive book defines boundaries and provides help in learning to define, establish and honor
both your boundaries and those of others.

The Pathway: Follow the Road to Health and Happiness by Laurel Mellin
This book changed my life by teaching me a way to identify, understand and "defuse" many of the negative
emotions and impulses in my life.  I highly recommend it to anyone who is battling habits such as overeating,
smoking, drinking, etc.

How to Be An Adult by David Richo
This little book blew me away!   If you have ever struggled with establishing firm boundaries, standing up for
yourself, or dealing with guilt, fear or relationships check out this quick read.  Richo provides clear and
concise information including suggestions for dealing with your fears and insecurities.

An excerpt from this book,
Basic Rights of the Assertive Person appears in the Articles section of this site.   
Getting It Together
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity by David Allen
Using Allen's systems will help you organize your work and life, helping you stop forgetting things and
eliminating those wide-eyed "oh-no's" in the middle of the night.  

Allen also has a
website where you can sign up for an excellent and informative newsletter.

The 7  Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey
This powerful book will provides invaluable insights on how to find balance and succeed both personally and
professionally.  
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