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The Crying Book
Heather Christle Stemming from her personal period of grief, poet Heather Christle investigates the human impulse to cry. Through her personal, historical and natural discoveries and more, she plots an honest and resilient path towards understanding life. Corsair, £12.99, out 27th February
The Power Of Letting Go
John Purkiss Expectations, fear, trust issues and past trauma can all hold us back. Purkiss delves into these areas to provide practices which, in four stages, teach us how to let go of our burdens and move forward. Aster, £12.99, out 6th February
How To Develop Self-knowledge Class
This course with The School of Life helps develop self-awareness in order to inform our decisions around love and work. By understanding our personality type and the emotional dynamics of our childhood and exploring our thoughts, we can better navigate pitfalls and plan our priorities. Visit theschooloflife.com
Good Habits, Bad Habits
Wendy Wood Apparently, almost half of our daily actions aren’t conscious decisions, but consequences of our non-conscious mind. By dissecting how habits form, Wood’s book promises a blueprint for understanding and learning to harness our own. Macmillan, £20, out now
Power Hour podcast with Adrienne Herbert Based on the idea of getting up early and using the first hour of the day for our own purposes, host Adrienne interviews successful people to find out their own routines and rules to live by. Available on Apple, Spotify, Acast and more
Breathing Tree workshops Breath coach Rebecca Dennis believes the majority of us have let go of our ability to breathe properly, which can impact our physical and mental wellbeing. Through breath work, the Breathing Tree workshops aim to alleviate stress, improve emotional awareness and boost energy. Visit breathingtree.co.uk
The Cambridge Code
Dr Emma Loveridge and Dr Curly Moloney A 30-minute quiz developed with the University of Cambridge claims to provide a psychological profile. Through this insight, the book becomes a toolkit for interpreting our desires, reactions, thoughts and choices. Bluebird, £16.99, out 25th June
On Purpose podcast with Jay Shetty Content by former monk Jay Shetty has been viewed billions of times online and his podcast regularly tops the charts. Each episode, Shetty delves into topics such as intuition and kindness, including insight from special guests, such as Eva Longoria and Yale lecturer Laurie Santos. Available on Apple, Spotify, Acast and more
The Unexpected Joy Of The Ordinary
Catherine Gray Gray believes our brains are naturally negatively biased, meaning we miss out on the joy in things we experience every day. Through experts and research, Gray explains how we can learn to retrain our brains to appreciate the positive. Aster, £14.99, out now
Step Up Club
Step Up Club was launched by Red’s columnist Alice Olins to support women in their careers. The membership club combines online learning, coaching and support with real-world meet-ups to connect like-minded women. Turn to page 47 for more information. Visit stepupclub.co
Feel Better, Live More podcast with Dr Rangan Chatterjee Resident TV doctor Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s popular podcast has been downloaded millions of times and helps listeners become the ‘architects of their own health’. Episodes cover topics such as brain health, friendship, parenting and sleep. Available on Apple, Spotify, Acast and more
Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias
Dr Pragya Agarwal Behavioural scientist Dr Pragya Agarwal unpicks our ‘unintentional biases’. Through her scientific-meets-real-world exploration, the book encourages us to understand our own biases, including those on areas such as race, gender and age. Bloomsbury Sigma, £16.99, out 2nd April