101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think

101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think is both a philosophical and psychological guide to self-liberation. Wiest argues that every challenge — from heartbreak to insecurity — is an invitation to awaken. The essays reveal how much of our suffering stems not from life’s circumstances, but from the stories we tell about them. By changing those stories, we reclaim authorship of our lives.

Through emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and radical self-awareness, Wiest teaches that peace comes from alignment — when our actions reflect our truth rather than our conditioning. Growth requires discomfort, love requires vulnerability, and freedom requires responsibility. By thinking consciously, feeling deeply, and choosing authentically, we can transform even the most ordinary moments into profound opportunities for meaning and joy.

Brianna Wiest is an acclaimed writer, poet, and thought leader whose work bridges psychology, spirituality, and self-development. She is best known for her introspective, emotionally intelligent essays that blend poetic insight with practical wisdom. Her writing has appeared in Forbes, Thought Catalog, and The Huffington Post.

Wiest’s other works include The Mountain Is You, which explores self-sabotage and transformation, and Salt Water, a collection of reflective prose. Her books have inspired millions worldwide to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for growth and to live intentionally rather than reactively. Drawing from philosophy, mindfulness, and modern psychology, Wiest empowers readers to think consciously, feel fully, and live with purpose.