Twitter summary: We have the ability, once aware, to change our habits. Our habits are what we choose them to be. The good: Know the cues and rewards of our habits. Duhigg presents a framework and guide on how our habits might change since “change is a process that never fully concludes.” I loved theContinue reading “The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg”
Category Archives: Personal Development
The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll
Twitter summary: Learn why and how to bullet journal to “track the past, order the present and design the future.” The good: I started bullet journaling in 2016, fell off the wagon sometime in late 2018 and kickstarted it at the beginning of the pandemic. It has become a daily practice to self-reflect, plan andContinue reading “The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll”
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Twitter summary: Ideas are a living, breathing thing. Listen to it, answer its call because if not, it’ll find someone else. The good: This book was an excellent reminder to say yes, trust myself and not every idea needs to be a big one. I enjoyed the audiobook because it sounded like one long podcastContinue reading “Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert”
How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Twitter summary: No other summary is necessary. How to be an antiracist. Read it. Learn. Put it into action. The good: The last chapter gave me chills — pure perfection. I appreciated Kendi’s experiences and his historical narration. I’m still on my audiobook kick and enjoyed hearing the passion behind Kendi’s words. The bad: IContinue reading “How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi”
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Twitter summary: “Tabitha. You are not crazy. You are a goddamn cheetah.” The good: This book gripped me from the very beginning — I loved the prologue. I lost count of the number of pages I’ve flagged, sentences underlined and re-read. I also took my sweet time reading this book, approximately 7 months (started itContinue reading “Untamed by Glennon Doyle”
Deep Work by Cal Newport
Twitter summary: “I’ll live the focused life, because it’s the best kind there is.” — Winifred Gallagher The good: I have always prided myself on being able to focus and work productively when at work. However, working from home has eliminated some of my efficacy and so I decided to pick up this book. NewportContinue reading “Deep Work by Cal Newport”
Limitless by Jim Kwik
Twitter summary: The hero’s journey translated to learning principles so you learn how to learn for a limitless brain. The good: When was the last time you ever improved your learning skills? In elementary school when you were 8? If that was your answer, I strongly urge you to read and apply this book. EachContinue reading “Limitless by Jim Kwik”
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
Twitter summary: BRB while I give myself the opportunity to sleep for 8 hours every single night. The good: I’ve been on a brain kick lately as I want to improve my brain health and train my brain (click here for the review on Stress Less, Accomplish More by Emily Fletcher, creator of Ziva Meditation).Continue reading “Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker”
Stress Less, Accomplish More by Emily Fletcher
Twitter summary: “We meditate to get good at life, not to get good at meditation.” The good: Emily consciously introduces the three Ms – mindfulness, meditation and manifesting – throughout the book by blending science, real life examples and practical tools. The bad: It is hard to successfully learn how to meditate by reading aContinue reading “Stress Less, Accomplish More by Emily Fletcher”
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