How long has it been since you last went out to the store for the sole purpose of buying a book? From time to time, it would be nice to be a little traditional, forget about our phones for a couple hours, and get lost in an interesting book. You may find it surprising that some books are actually life-changing.
Every one of us lacks motivation sometimes, and we could all use a little push towards achieving our life goals. We are here to suggest 10 of the best inspirational books out there, that can surely turn your life upside down and guide you toward actually committing to your 2019 resolutions.
“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck” is one of the most popular self development books, and there’s a reason for that. With over 2 million copies sold, the author Mark Manson classified the book’s theme as a “counter-intuitive approach to living a good life”, which is rather contradicting to what most self improvement books tell us about maintaining a positive mindset, but instead, Manson emphasizes on the importance of being more of a realist to live a happier life.
What better way to turn your life around than by getting your mess cleaned up? Despite what you might think, neat freaks are not the only people who would enjoy a novel on such a topic. Organizational Consultant Marie Kondo provides you with a completely different outtake on tidying up and the concept of “decluttering” that is promised to have a major positive impact on your life.
A best selling novel that we believe every person should read or at least be exposed to is “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne. Shedding light on the “Law of Attraction” and its role in our everyday lives, this book has been a worldwide best seller and teaches you how to apply “The Secret” in every aspect of your life –money, health, relationships, and many more.
Emotional intelligence has been a hot topic for a while now, and its importance is continuously proven in the business world especially, which is why “Emotional Intelligence 2.0” is a very interesting book that includes a step-by-step program with 4 Core EQ skills that would enable you to reach your full potential and achieve your goals.
“The Power of Positive Thinking”, another international bestseller that also aims to help people all over the world achieve life fulfillment. Similarly to “The Secret”, different aspects of daily activities are addressed with certain techniques to carry out your dreams and ambitions.
To move further with the theme of “finding purpose”, “HUSTLE” and “Who Says You Can’t, You Do” discuss mutual topics like the importance of believing in yourself, working hard, finding meaning, and determining your purpose. If you’re seeking guidance towards life improvement, we highly advise you to check out those 2 of the best motivational books.
A #1 New York Times Best Seller, “21 Lessons for the 21st Century” is a novel by Yuval Noah Harari that investigates today’s most critical issues in the digital revolution. Harari discusses challenge that we all face, being the quick changes and developments that happen day-by-day, and offers tactics to survive and adapt to living in the fast lane.
Youtube Sensations have become greatly successful and continue to make a living out of “influencing” the current generation. Whether its beauty, fashion, or just general lifestyle, Patricia Bright, a British Youtuber and now author, has proven herself to be more than just a “famous Youtuber.” Her 2018 novel Heart and Hustle is a way to motivate her fans through personal stories and genuine advice, just like her videos. Coming from her own experience, Bright aims to help her readers use their passion, build their brand, and achieve their dreams.
Finally, the last personal development book we are gonna tell you about is more of a do-it-yourself journal, a 52-week guide to establish an attitude of gratitude. Being happy begins with being thankful and focusing on what you have instead of what you don’t. Making a habit out of keeping track of what you’re thankful for is guaranteed to improve your life and lighten up your mood, so write in this journal every day and appreciate the little things in life.
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