Ditch the Doomscroll: Your 7-Day Philosophical Retreat for Inner Peace

Let's start with the GOAT. This is the private diary of a Roman Emperor who was stressed AF. It's 2000-year-old Stoic wisdom that's basically a toolkit for staying sane when everything is on fire. It's all about focusing on what you can control and letting go of the rest.

Your brain is probably living in the past (cringe) or the future (anxiety). This book is a powerful guide to shutting up your inner monologue and actually living in the present moment. It's the foundation for finding peace by realizing that 'now' is all you have.

Who knows more about happiness than the Dalai Lama? This is a series of conversations that breaks down how to train your mind for happiness, just like you'd train a muscle. It's less about 'good vibes only' and more about a practical, compassionate approach to life.

This one is heavy but essential. After surviving the Holocaust, Frankl argues that our deepest need is for meaning, not happiness. It's a profound lesson in how purpose can get you through unimaginable suffering. It will completely reframe what you think of as a 'bad day'.

This book will challenge everything you think about psychology. It argues that your past doesn't define you and that all your problems are interpersonal relationship problems. It's a mind-bending, liberating read about taking responsibility for your own happiness.

Simple, but not easy. This short book offers four powerful rules for life derived from ancient Toltec wisdom. It's a quick read but a lifelong practice. Perfect for cutting through the noise and focusing on a few core principles for living with integrity.

The perfect finale. It's literally just a record of two of the world's most joyful old men talking about how to find joy in the face of suffering. It's funny, wise, and deeply moving. The ultimate masterclass in how to live a good life, no matter what.