06/20/2026
📚 Summer Reading Recommendations from Huffman Counseling Services ☀️
One of the best investments we can make is in our own growth. Here are a few books that have personally impacted me and introduced concepts that have helped many clients reduce stress, gain perspective, and focus on what matters most.
📖 The Holy Bible
My most important recommendation. It provides wisdom, hope, purpose, and guidance for every area of life.
👨👩👧👦 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
A timeless book on character, relationships, and living intentionally according to your values.
💰 The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
Financial stress affects many families. This book offers practical steps to create a healthier relationship with money.
📈 The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy
A powerful reminder to measure progress by how far you've come rather than how far you still have to go.
🧠 The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
An insightful look at how technology and social media are impacting today's children, teens, and families.
✅ Getting Things Done by David Allen
A practical system for organizing tasks and reducing the mental clutter that contributes to stress.
📧 A World Without Email by Cal Newport
Encourages deeper focus and healthier boundaries in a world full of distractions.
🌿 Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist
I read this many years ago, and it was one of the first books that challenged me to slow down and simply be present rather than constantly striving and rushing.
As a therapist, I've seen many people benefit from these principles—growing spiritually, strengthening relationships, reducing anxiety, managing finances, and living with greater purpose.
What book has made the biggest impact on your life? Share it in the comments! 📚
— Olivia Huffman, LMSW
Huffman Counseling Services
