You might have gotten over many obstacles in life but, there’s still something holding you back. Trying to achieve your many life goals is hard enough without having habits that hinder you. In this article, whether you know what’s holding you back or not these books will give you the answers and advice you need.
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#1 SheFactor: Present Power – Future Fierce
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Recommended by Lauren DeCordova from SheFactor. Find out more about the book SheFactor: Present Power – Future Fierce by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
The SheFactor book outlines a roadmap for young women who are looking for some guidance, direction and motivation to help them take that next step in their life, whether it be in their careers, love life, friendships, or beyond. Written by Heidi Ganahl, CEO and Founder of the million dollar brand, Camp Bow Wow, SheFactor’s mission is to inspire young women to live a life of purpose with greater authenticity, empowerment and fulfillment and break through barriers, stigmas, and old habits by organizing goals and their approach to success.
#2 The Gift of Crisis by Bridgitte Jackson Buckley
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Recommended by Bridgitte Jackson-Buckley from bjbuckley. Find out more about the book The Gift of Crisis by Bridgitte Jackson Buckley by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
In retrospect, I had to let go of the parts of myself which blocked conscious decision – making and forward movement. The resistance to let go of wounded aspects of myself played a part in keeping me where I no longer wanted to be. For example, in order to have the follow through to apply for the volunteer position while I was unemployed, I had to begin to let go of identities associated with who I thought I was supposed to be. I was not supposed to experience no response to my resume. And I surely was not supposed to be in a volunteer position at this age. Or was I?
There was something in me that knew I had to volunteer, even if at that time I didn’t fully understand why. On the surface level, it appeared as merely being prompted to volunteer in spite of not having a job. On a higher, more expansive level, I was prompted to have trust in the inner knowing that was introducing a new way of being in the world and new form of self-trust.
The fact that the intuitive prompt to volunteer spoke so loudly suggests it had already connected with the larger possibility. I just had to get out of the way and have trust to take encouraged action. If I want to move into a higher experience of myself and life, I would have to learn to be emotionally and spiritually nimble; to not be lulled back into old patterns of fear and distrust. I would also have to let go of inhibiting mental habits to become psychologically flexible to try new approaches.
Each decision, or action, offered in the intent to increasingly become a better version of yourself, helps to soften the mental rigidity which keeps you bound to old patterns, habits and perceptions. However, you shouldn’t deceive yourself by assuming the process of releasing what no longer serves you is a one-time event. It’s not. It’s a continual process which requires ongoing self-reflective inquiry of what needs to stay and what needs to go and re-choosing to be better and do better. From this place of renewed clarity – you can begin to imagine, grow, and if necessary, begin again.
#3 Notes on a Nervous Planet
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Recommended by Katie Derrick from Healing Holidays. Find out more about the book Notes on a Nervous Planet by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
It is no surprise that social media is questioning our idea of happiness. Matt Haig’s digestible way of writing about the planet’s obsession with social media, reading the news and other factors (that undoubtedly make us question our decisions, lives and encourage us to compare our lives to others), is remarkable. This book really opens up your eyes up to how far social media has come in controlling and conditioning our lives, and more importantly, how it knowingly and unknowingly jars our idea of happiness.
Haig details what it is that makes his anxiety heighten, and describes his experiences in relatable ways to make you stop and think: should I really be telling the world about my every move, when I could be enjoying it for myself? This book provides a self-help guide you didn’t even know you were looking for, or needed – and makes you really think about what to prioritise to truly make you happy, one step at a time.
#4 Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
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Recommended by Nirbhay Kanoria from The Curious Reader. Find out more about the book Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
In this book, James Clear, a world-renowned habits expert, talks about how to break out of bad habits and create life-transforming good habits. He believes that making small changes in your daily life is all that is required. He calls simple ‘good’ habits (for example, doing two push-ups a day), atomic habits and theorises that they will help you break out of your bad habits, be it waking up late, procrastination, etc. Furthermore, he introduces you to various life hacks such as the Two Minute Rule.
#5 Searching for God in the Garbage
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Recommended by Bracha Goetz from Bracha’s Books. Find out more about the book Searching for God in the Garbage by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
Experience what goes on inside the mind of a Harvard grad who broke the habits that were imprisoning her in this raw, candid, and fascinating memoir about overcoming food addictions. Learn how to fill the inner emptiness by nourishing your uniquely beautiful soul.
#6 Emotions Of The Mind: Breaking The Cycle
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Recommended by Tamela C. Todd from TamelaTodd. Find out more about the book Emotions Of The Mind: Breaking The Cycle by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
I am a Mental Health Advocate and Author of “Emotions of The Mind†serves as a guide on how to thrive despite the trauma. It will also empower readers and raise awareness about the impact of mental and emotional health issues. The transparency of my journey will inspire readers to evaluate their own mental and emotional health.
#7 Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies
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Recommended by Dan DeFigio from BeatingSugarAddiction. Find out more about the book Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
If you’re turning to sugar for comfort, energy, or convenience, you’re setting yourself up for weight gain, anxiety, diabetes, and a pile of other health problems that will hold you back from being and feeling your best. This is the flagship book to help defeat the cravings, and to guide you towards new healthier habits.
#8 Let My Legacy Be Love, A Story of Discovery and Transformation
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Recommended by Christina Beauchemin from Let My Legacy Be Love, LLC. Find out more about the book Let My Legacy Be Love, A Story of Discovery and Transformation by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
In this book, I share my story as an example of what is possible when we take a step back to view ourselves and the patterns that are holding us back from a different perspective. Each individual story is followed by a section called Discovery where I share what I learned. Publisher’s Weekly said, By chronicling past difficulties and revealing “discoveries†that came later, this impactful memoir will help any reader struggling with self-confidence.
#9 The Kinky Vanilla Love Project
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Recommended by Kasey Woods from IBMG. Find out more about the book The Kinky Vanilla Love Project by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
Have your habits in life created a vortex that has defined your life, marriage and intimate relationships. Shame, miscommunication, anxiety etc. The Kinky Vanilla Love Project is an intimate expose of Lord Coltrane’s provocative and profound experiment of becoming thirty different women in thirty days, which transformed a heartbreak due to infidelity into a juicy love affair with her husband, in and out of the bedroom. Now, Lord Coltrane shares with you the ultimate guide to:
- Learn how to have a juicy love affair with your partner
- Unleash your sexy, lovable, and multidimensional self
- Discover how roleplay can heal betrayal and ignite more passion in your relationship
- Take the monotony out of monogamy
- Fall madly in love again with your partner and with yourself
- Ignite your feminine powers and know your soul
#10 Are You A Monster or a Rock Star
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Recommended by Danielle Robertson Rath from GreenEyedGuide. Find out more about the book Are You A Monster or a Rock Star by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
This book is for all caffeine consumers, whether they feel stuck in a caffeine addiction cycle or feel constantly fatigued and need ways to maximize energy with as little caffeine as possible. Readers learn how to use the 5 Levels of Fatigue to make do with the energy they have, as well as the What It Is/Does It Work/How Much Is Safe for the top 20 ingredients used specialty coffee beverages and energy supplements.
#11 The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal
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Recommended by Rishini de Silva from Insightbook. Find out more about the book The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
This book is like the Bible for self-control and willpower. It outlines quite a few techniques that you can use to get rid of bad habits and install new ones.
It works for habits like smoking as well as simple habits like procrastination. It is backed by scientific research and also by stories of students who used it to change their lives.
Kelly’s course on willpower at Stanford University was one of the most popular public causes in the university ever. she had to change the classroom for the course several times due to the ever-growing number of students enrolling.
Since this book contains many methods, you are likely to find something that will work for you. Not every method works for everyone but this book has enough methods to ensure that you will be able to break out of those annoying habits that hold you back.
#12 Feeling good by David burns
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Recommended by Rishini de Silva from Insightbook. Find out more about the book Feeling good by David burns by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
This book explains a procedure called CBT ( cognitive behavior therapy) that is known to cure depression better than most prescribed drugs.
David explains how a normal person can apply CBT techniques to break habits such as worrying, anxiety, procrastination, etc. It introduces you to the concept of cognitive distortions. They could be defined as a belief that holds our bad habits in place. This Book shows you how to identify the cognitive distortions behind your habits and how to replace it with a rational response.
#13 Power Of Habits by Charles Duhigg
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Recommended by Rishini de Silva from Insightbook. Find out more about the book Power Of Habits by Charles Duhigg by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
This book explains the process behind our habits. we can interrupt this process in order to break them as well as form useful ones. It also has other tips like how we can prepare in advance to avoid pitfalls in your journey to success.
#14 Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin
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Recommended by Shauna Stewart Douglas from Permission to Profit. Find out more about the book Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin by reading the description below or clicking on the button. |
This is a powerful book because the author, Gretchen Rubin, gives an overview of her Four Tendencies which gives readers an opportunity to step out of themselves in order to view their behaviours with fresh eyes. She offers a wide range of approaches and insights that make it possible for anyone to find a starting point for their journey.
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