The Physics of Living by Norman E. Amundson is a 2003 book that uses physical principles as metaphors to explore psychological, career, and life issues. Google Books Accessing the Text
The book focuses on applying to biological systems. Rather than viewing biology as purely descriptive, Amundson treats it as a series of measurable physical processes.
: Explores how we balance the "length" (goals), "width" (relationships), and "depth" (spirituality/inner life) of our existence. Newton’s Laws of Motion
In quantum mechanics, the act of observing a particle changes its behavior. Amundson translates this to human psychology: