Lifestyle Books You Must Read

‍Do you know what books have the power to transform your life? Do you take time each year to read at least one book that truly touches your heart and makes you a better person? Do you have any idea how many great books there are in the world? If not, this article is for you! You see, there are literally thousands of books out there that claim to give you the secret to a happy life. From personal development books to business best-sellers, there’s something for everyone. But what if The Secret or mindfulness guides didn’t really work for you? What if reading about how different practices made you a better person actually increased your stress levels and lowered your self-esteem instead? That’s right. Many of today’s most popular reading material has very little to do with actual human potential or lasting personal growth. In fact, some could be considered highly addictive – and we all know that people who get addicted to substances tend to become high maintenance creatures who keep trying new things until they hit their limit. Books can be just as dangerous as the content within them. So before you dive into your next Nicholas Sparks novel or pick up your latest self-help book on productivity, consider these lifestyle books that have the power to transform your life.

1. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg

The root of all our problems lies in habits, Duhigg explains. Habits are our default settings, set in habits that are hard to break. Luckily, there are things you can do to reprogramming your brain's habits so that they are less harmful. You might not be able to un-do the way you were raised to respond to your children's challenges or overcome social situations that were hard for you in the past. But you can choose to change your habits in a way that is more helpful and beneficial to you in the long run.

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg

Duhigg’s book The Power of Habit is a simple, yet insightful look into the ways that we repeat behaviors in our everyday lives. He posits that habits are what make us human, and have the ability to shape our thoughts, feelings and actions. What makes us happy, what makes us feel unsafe and what makes us feel fulfilled are all closely related to our habits.

2. Rich in Meaning: The Psychology of Value in Everyday Life by Mark Manson

Rich in Meaning is a deeply insightful book about the psychology of joy, which is something that can be very important to an individual's well-being. In fact, research shows that having a positive emotional state is as important as having a healthy body weight. Most happiness books focus on finding ways to stay happy in the present moment, but Mark Manson’s book goes one step further and looks at the importance of creating joy in the here and now.

3. The ergonomist's guide to joy by Matthew Walker and Keith Haddon

Do you find yourself in situations where you’re constantly stressed out and don’t know how to cope with it? Are you finding it hard to get through your day without adding to your stress level in some way? If so, you might want to read The ergonomist's guide to joy by Matthew Walker and Keith Haddon.

4. The 7-day fix by Rhonda Byrne

7-day fix is a highly effective way to get your life back on track and get you ready for the new week. You might not believe it, but once you start following the steps in this book, you’ll see that it really does work.

5. Overcoming fears with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

In order to change your lifestyle and kickstart your path to personal success, you’ll need to overcome your fears. That’s where cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) comes into the picture. CBT is a form of therapy that helps you identify and overcome your negative thought patterns that are keeping you stuck.

6. Focus on the future by Robert Emmons

Focus on the future by Robert Emmons is a unique book that teaches you how to look forward instead of looking back. In essence, you’re training yourself to embrace the now instead of feeling sorry for yourself for the past. This book is a bit of a paradox since it tells you to look forward, but it’s the best thing you can do for your future self. So, read it and try it out for yourself. You won’t be sorry.

7. Overcoming your fears with positivity by Janet Fanelli

Are you constantly trying to overcome your fears with positive thinking, but it just doesn’t seem to be working? Do you find yourself concentrating on the negative, rather than the positive, when you’re in a certain situation? Do you find that you avoid things that make you feel vulnerable, such as new situations, people or places? If so, you may want to try out overcoming your fears with positivity by Janet Fanelli. In this book, the author shares stories from her past that helped her develop a positive outlook on life and overcome her fears. You’ll find that there are really no fears that can’t be overcome, as long as you have the positivity necessary to get through it.

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