Self-care is more than just a buzzword; it’s a lifestyle! It also goes way deeper than a warm bath or a massage—though those things are nice. For those ready to get serious about thoughtful, meaningful self-care, we’ve got some excellent resources.

Below are the six best self-care books to improve wellness: mind, body, and soul!

While the words of a “shame researcher” might not sound like a riot, we assure you—curling up with a Brené Brown book is like relaxing with a dear, sweet, hilarious friend.

In Braving the Wilderness, Brown blends scientific research, personal anecdotes, and real-life tips to teach us about caring for ourselves and others, to the benefit of all.

Momentary happiness is one thing, but deep, meaningful connection and satisfaction are something else entirely. Emily Estefani draws from sources from all walks of life: from Viktor Frankl to the Buddha to George Eliot.

She probes deep to challenge our perceptions on the value of introspection and awe, what it means to live in a community, and how to prioritize meaning over feeling.

This little book of helpful yet straightforward self-care reminders makes an excellent gift for yourself or someone you love. Mel Noakes reminds us that it really is the little things that make all the difference. For anyone feeling anxious or overwhelmed, this book offers practical encouragement that supports meaningful self-care.

If you want a guide written by wellness pioneers, you’ve arrived at the right place. This pretty book is endorsed by Reese Witherspoon, who called it, “A manual for everyone about real health from the inside out.”

It covers a lot of ground, serving as part tip-giver, part recipe book, part self-care manual. As such, it reminds us that self-care is more than skin deep, and wellness comes from the inside out.

What is a highly sensitive person? According to decades of research by the illuminating Elaine Aron, a highly sensitive person—or HSP—has an acutely sensitive central nervous system. This makes them unique, not weak.

But HSPs require a specific brand of self-care specially tailored to their unique needs. If you suspect you might be highly sensitive, take the quiz on Aron’s site, then snag this book and transform your life.

This journal gives you thoughtful exercises to turn to in moments of stress by blending practicality with ingenuity. Good self-care involves having a plan, and this book helps you form healthy habits in moments of anxiety.