10 MUST-READ books to kick off the year right
- sofiasschoice
- 14 ene 2021
- 5 Min. de lectura
Actualizado: 15 ene 2021
The year 2020 has been anything like we imagined. With the pandemic going on, we have had to change our routines and habits, which have had a significant impact in both our professional and personal lives. This year has been unexpected, stressful, life changing and challenging. But most importantly, this year has been a learning experience. Learning about ourselves and loved one. Learning how to change one's entire routine and place it at home. However, motivation and ambitious sometimes lacked a little bit. We now move to 2021, and our hopes are very high for this year.
Today I bring you 10 MUST-READ books to start off the year right. All books focus on different themes but have a common goal: to motivate and inspire.
Presence by Amy Cuddy: Bringing your boldest self to your biggest challenges
This is a great personal development book that gives you tips to become more powerful and confident in any type of situation (job interview, professional event). Presence is about "being in the moment and being at your best". Amy Cuddy explains how the right body posture can achieve that presence. Having an upright posture makes you look more confident and present in the moment, ready to face big challenges.
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg: Why we do what we do and how to change
Have you ever tried to stop smoking? Have you committed to do your workout routine? Have you succeeded? I'll answer that for you. It is very unlikely that you did manage. If you have, congratulations, if you haven't, this book is for you. Why we do what we do and how to change. The key to changing habits is to understand how they work. If you can diagnose the habit you can change it in any way you like.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson: A counterintuitive approach to living a good life
This self-growth book gives a different approach to living a good life. It is not always good to force ourselves into being the "best" at everything. Don't try to control what's around you, only focus on the things that you enjoy and care about. At the end of the day what you think of yourself is far more important than what other think of yourself. Start focusing on the right thing and forget about other's opinions and reactions.
The 7 habits of highly effective people by Stephen Covey: Powerful lessons in personal change
This book talks about achieving what most of us want: happiness and success. By changing your character, rather than your personality, you can achieve these two goals following Stephen Covey's 7 habits. These habits will allow you to mature and become more interdependent to reach your goals.
Be proactive
Begin with the end in mind
Put first things first
Think win/win
Seek to understand first, before making yourself understood
Learn to synergize
Sharpen the saw
The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz: The true secret of success- how to earn more, lead fearlessly and live a happier life
If you believe you can, you are half way there. Dream big to achieve big things. This book will you about how to be more confident and aware of you capabilities to achieve big things. Believing in your dreams and being confident about them is already a step closer to actually having you dream come true. Think big, dream big, believe big, and your results will be big.
The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins: Transform life, work, and confidence with everyday courage
Whenever my friends drop some food on the floor, they counted 5 seconds and if they picked it up, the food was still good to it. I was so confused about why 5 seconds? Where did that all come from? The 5 second rule is straightforward. Whenever you have the instinct of doing something, you have 5 seconds to actually move if not, you instinct will disappear. Those 5 seconds are crucial for you to stand up or move and achieve your goal. If you miss out on those 5 seconds, you are not likely to get it done.
Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven: Little things that can change your life.... and maybe the world
Wake up, have breakfast and then make your bed. Making your bed means you have accomplished one of the first tasks in your day. The book emphasizes of making right the little things, because "if you can't do the little things right, you'll never be able to do the big things right." Making your bed makes you feel accomplished and cleaner. Now, more than ever, for most of us our room is our workplace, and therefore having it tidy up can help in motivation and concentration.
Grit by Angela Duckworth: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Consistency and resilience. Being successful at something doesn't mean going to the extremes, but staying consistent with your work. If I want to loose wait, I am not going to stop eating for 1 week and then eat as much as I want. I am going to follow a dietary plan and STICK to it, be perseverant: what the author calls grit. Success if not always associated with talent, but rather with the courage, passion, perseverance and resilient someone puts to their work.
Nudge by Richard H. Thalers & Cass R. Sunstein:
You can loose weight by not following a diet, or get your work done on a lazy day. Nudge shows you how you can, unconsciously, make better decisions (eat healthier, exercise more frequently) by changing your environment to guide you in the right direction. For example, having fruit at a more reachable place than industrial snacks. The placement will nudge you to grab what's nearer you.
Don't sweat the small stuff and it's all small stuff by Richard Carlson: Simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life
We now live in a chaotic and stressful society, full of duties and things to get done in time. However, we sometimes put too much of our energy, that are not that important. We get crazy over little problems that seem so big. This book gives advice on how to let go of stressing over small stuff, by using techniques to take-it-easy. Realize what your real problems are and put energy in those challenges.
Here are my top 10 recommendations that will increase your motivation and confidence. Comment down below if you have read any of these books and your opinion on the book. What are you waiting for? Go to amazon and order your favorite book now!!
ps: today a reader, tomorrow a leader
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