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: Self Help
If I Knew Then by Jann Arden
Twitter summary: Brutally honest life advice from Jann Arden. The good: I was intrigued to listen to this audiobook even though I have never actually listened to Arden’s music. All I know about her is she’s Canadian and she’s a singer/songwriter; also, I think her mom is famous? Arden writes and reads with beautiful yetContinue reading “If I Knew Then by Jann Arden”
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”
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”
Worry-Free Money by Shannon Lee Simmons
Twitter summary: Learn how to happily spend your money, guilt-free. Seriously. The good: I love the way Shannon simply breaks down financial planning concepts with practical examples. Her formula is fool proof and extremely easy to apply to my own life. Yes, there is a bit of hard work to truly identify your emotional returnContinue reading “Worry-Free Money by Shannon Lee Simmons”
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”
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Twitter summary: A how-to on carefully curating the digital tools with maximum value to use in our lives. The good: Newport incorporates real-life examples, numerous studies and historical anecdotes to convince readers why choosing a focused life in a noisy world is essential. I don’t disagree. I have found myself randomly scrolling for hours onContinue reading “Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport”
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