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A "Self" Reading List — Part 3 in a 3-part Series on "Self"

Now that we've examined the crucial distinction between career and self, and the foundational role of self-awareness in navigating professional challenges, we've created a "Self" Reading List to offer you some additional resources to help move beyond the potential pitfalls of overwork and consciously prioritize your holistic well-being. 

A Self-prioritization Reading List

Prioritizing Self Over Work

Too Busy for YOU?: How to Prioritize Yourself for a Balanced, Mindful and Happy Life by Carol E. Ebert (2019)

  • Evert offers tools to help identify reasons for being overly busy and strategies to prioritize self-care, discover passions, implement actionable steps, and build confidence in managing a busy lifestyle. The book encourages tapping into inner wisdom, challenging roadblocks, and shifting thinking towards self-prioritization.

Win at Work and Succeed at Life: 5 Principles to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork by Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller (2021)

  • Hyatt and Miller address the challenge of balancing career success with personal well-being. The book presents five principles for leaders to achieve a "double win" – succeeding in their careers without sacrificing their health, relationships, and personal lives.   

Work-Life Balance

Get Out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior by Mark Goulston and Philip Goldberg (1996):

  • Goulston and Goldberg help the reader to identify and dismantle the internal obstacles that lead to self-sabotage and hinder personal and professional fulfillment. They delve into the origins of common self-defeating behaviors like procrastination, fear of failure, and the need for approval, offering practical, proven steps and anecdotes to transform these patterns into life-enhancing actions. By encouraging self-reflection and providing actionable strategies, they seek to empower individuals to break free from limiting beliefs and behaviors, ultimately enabling them to prioritize their well-being and achieve a more balanced and successful life.

Coaching and Mentoring for Work-Life Balance by Julie Haddock-Millar and Eliot Tom (2019)

  • This book is specifically designed for coaches and mentors to help their clients achieve greater work-life balance. It provides an evidence-based approach, addressing the interconnectedness of work, leisure, home, and social life in a changing environment. It includes a model and supporting tools and techniques for addressing work-life tensions.

From Burnout to Balance: Work-Life Balance Strategies from a Single-Working Mom by Teneal Taylor (2025)

  • Taylor offers practical strategies for ambitious professionals to design a life that fuels them, align schedules with energy patterns, and create boundaries. The book includes tools and guiding questions for self-assessment and action planning in areas like self-care, relationships, work, and household management.

The Work-Life Balance Myth: Rethinking Your Optimal Balance for Success by David J. McNeff (2021)

  • McNeff challenges the traditional view of work-life balance and proposes integrating seven key components of life to achieve harmony. The book provides methods for understanding these "Seven Slices" and navigating stress in a way that serves all aspects of life.

Setting Boundaries

Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab (2021)

  • This book, written by a therapist, offers practical ways to establish healthy boundaries in all aspects of life, including work. It helps in understanding different types of boundaries, recognizing violations, setting and maintaining them, and dealing with pushback.

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend (1992)

  • A classic book that explains the importance of setting personal boundaries (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual) to define oneself and take control of life. It addresses common concerns about setting limits and provides practical advice for various relationships, including those at work.

The One-Life Solution: The Boundaries Way to Integrating Work and Life by Henry Cloud (2008)

  • This book focuses specifically on the challenges of integrating work and personal life in an era of constant communication. Cloud provides tools and strategies for setting limits, communicating effectively, and developing a sense of self to achieve happiness and success in both areas.

Setting Healthy Boundaries For The World of Work by Sheba Wilson (2023)

  • This concise guide focuses on setting healthy boundaries in the workplace. It categorizes professional boundaries, provides real-world examples, and offers practical strategies for setting boundaries with leaders and peers, emphasizing personal growth and team development.

Ready to take these insights further and create a personalized plan for prioritizing your "self"? 

It's time to move beyond simply understanding the importance of self-care and actively integrate it into your life. At ProAdvisorCoach, we empower you with the tools and support needed to create lasting change and build a life where your well-being is central. Connect with us today to learn how our coaching can help you prioritize your "self" for long-term fulfillment.

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