Some of the books I've read in the past year that have changed the way I work, live, and view life.
This book was extremely impactful as it highlighted the many ways I would self-sabotage myself into not pursuing the things I wanted or that I needed to do. Whether that be tackling an important to do list or building a positive habit. This book were the words I needed to hear at the right time.
Atomic Habits really helped me dial down my micro-habits and routines. Eliminating unnessecary actions, trimming the fat from my life, and replacing negative actions with positive ones. That little gains truly build up over time.
Life sometimes is all about the little things. This book gave me a greater appreciation for the Danish lifestyle and living a life of comfort surrounded by good company is sometimes all you need.
You in fact don't need that much to be happy. There's truth to the "less is more" statement and living a life where you only possess what you need and not more, there's a sense of peace in that.
I've always struggled being an introvert. I never really felt like I fit in, in most places or groups and I had a hard time understanding myself. I'm a lot better now, but this book really made me feel at ease and maybe I'm not crazy after all. That the quiet ones can stand out and make a difference.
Wabi-Sabi is a japanese philosphy that I recently picked up on. It emphasizes the acceptance of impermenance, imperfections, and the incomplete. This book helped me accept imperfections found in everyday life and be more grateful of the things I already own regardless of their condition.
I traveled to India in 2014 and was introduced to Vipassana meditation. Since then I have actively incorporated it into my daily routine. It has kept me centered, balanced, and provided greater clarity in all areas of my life. This book is definitely a great starting point.
The Dhammapada is a book I carry with me in my bag, car, and persons at all times. It has always been there to remind me that life is suffering, but we have the ability to rise above it. It's a small book I flip through whenever I get a chance to send me back to reality.