Mental Wellbeing: our Books & Podcasts tips

In October, Mental Health is the main focus at Booking Experts. Taking a moment to pause and be aware of your mental well-being helps you feel better in your daily life, likely increases your energy, improves your overall fitness, and enables you to better handle setbacks.

We’d like to share some tips for books and podcasts that can help improve your mental health. Highly recommended for everyone!

Books📚

The Mountain is You – Brianna Wiest

This book is about overcoming your greatest challenge: yourself. Sometimes we get in our own way through procrastination, self-doubt, or fear of making mistakes. Brianna Wiest shows that self-sabotage is often a signal that something in your life is out of balance. Understanding this allows you to break patterns and grow, both personally and professionally.

How it can help you at work and in personal development:

Break old patterns that block your career or productivity;
Build confidence in your decisions and choices;
Handle setbacks without blaming yourself;
Stand stronger in your own shoes, improving teamwork and leadership.

The Mountain is You helps you understand why you do what you do, both at home and at work.

Atomic Habits – James Clear

This book demonstrates that big changes rarely come from one dramatic decision, but from small, daily habits. James Clear explains how to build new habits and break old, unhelpful ones. For work and personal growth, this means gradually becoming more efficient, productive, and self-aware.

What you will learn:

Small daily adjustments that have a big impact on your work performance;
How to create habits that help you achieve your goals without feeling pressured
How to overcome procrastination and motivation challenges;
How to design your environment so success comes more naturally.

Atomic Habits shows you how to actually change and sustain behavior in your career and personal life.

The Let Them Theory – Mel Robbins

This book addresses a challenge we all know: feeling like we must always meet others’ expectations. Whether it’s colleagues, friends, or family, their opinions can drain your energy and influence your choices. Mel Robbins shows how two simple words – Let Them – can free you from this constant pressure and help you truly choose yourself.

What you will learn:

Reduce stress: stop wasting energy on what others think or say;
Make confident choices: follow your own goals and dreams without being ruled by others’ judgment;
Handle criticism: stay calm and balanced in the face of negative reactions;
Avoid comparison: focus more on your own growth rather than measuring yourself against others;
Positively influence others: help and motivate people without losing yourself.

The Let Them Theory helps you let go of the constant pressure from others, so you can be stronger, calmer, and more in control of your life and work.

Pillow Thoughts – Courtney Peppernell

Not in the mood for a self-help book? Pillow Thoughts is a collection of short poems and reflections about love, loss, healing and moving forward.

The nice part: you don’t need to read it in order. Just open it to any page that fits your mood. It’s an easy way to find comfort or perspective after a busy working day.

Why it’s helpful:

Gives you quick moments of calm and reflection;
Helps you process emotions without heavy theory;
Reminds you you’re not the only one going through challenges.

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Podcasts🎧

Besides books, podcasts are an easy way to get new ideas and inspiration for personal growth and work. They’re perfect to listen to during a short break, your daily commute or a walk.

Here are two English-language podcasts we recommend:

Ted Talks Daily

If you’re looking for short, inspiring, and practical insights, TED Talks Daily is a great choice. Every episode brings a new talk from experts, thinkers and innovators on topics ranging from mental health and personal growth to productivity and creativity.

Why it’s useful for work and personal development:

Quick, easy-to-digest episodes that fit into your day;
Offers new ideas and perspectives to help you grow personally and professionally;
Can spark reflection or inspire small changes in your habits and mindset.

WorkLife with Adam Grant

If you want to understand how to make work better and more fulfilling, WorkLife with Adam Grant is a great listen.

Why it’s useful for work and personal development:

Offers practical advice to improve your work environment and relationships;
Inspires new ways to approach challenges, collaboration, and personal growth;
Episodes are engaging and often feature real-life stories from workplaces around the world.

Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity, improve team dynamics, or just gain fresh perspectives on work, this podcast gives useful ideas you can apply immediately.