Inspiration comes in many forms, particularly when it comes to books. Fiction can propel us to grow just as the characters did. And non-fiction is not far behind, with its steady guidance on how to and how not to do everything from poetry to professional development.
Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that if you properly simplify and organize your home once, you'll never have to do it again. Most methods advocate a room-by-room or little-by-little approach, which doom you to pick away at your piles of stuff forever. The KonMari Method, with its revolutionary category-by-category system, leads to lasting results. In fact, none of Kondo's clients have lapsed (and she still has a three-month waiting list).
With detailed guidance for determining which items in your house \'spark joy\' (and which don't), this international best seller featuring Tokyo's newest lifestyle phenomenon will help you clear your clutter and enjoy the unique magic of a tidy home - and the calm, motivated mindset it can inspire.
No one would have dreamed that Christian Wiman, long-time editor of Poetry Magazine, would end up a professor at Yale Divinity School teaching religious literature. But after a brush with death from a rare cancer diagnosis, his atheist leanings collapsed as he felt an unexpected calling back to his religious roots. My Bright Abyss touches on the pains and gains that a spiritual person must face in a secular world, and is especially helpful for those questioning their faith. This inspiring book touches believers and non-believers equally, addressing the meaning of life and the questions that come out of the search for it.
Networking Karma will explain, in great detail, how to actually cut through the networking nonsense and cultivate a cutting-edge persona that gives instead of takes. By doing things like offering a hand with an office move, advising pro-bono for an hour or so, or making a connection for someone, Tolstoi-Miller argues that this spirit of selflessness will help you relax, boost confidence, and make a difference in the world. Seen through such lenses, networking will no longer teeter on the edge of being too boring (business card swapping) or too extreme (sauna events). This motivational book will help you take control of your career destiny.
Today, The Seven Storey Mountain is considered one of the most influential works of religious literature. But when it was originally slated for a 7,500-copy run in 1948, demand took its publisher by surprise, and the book quickly sold out. This is emblematic of the Seven Storey Mountain itself: a quiet book that snowballs into a transformative story of peace, meditation, and personal enlightenment. When he was 26 years old, Thomas Merton turned his back on a promising literary career and converted to Roman Catholicism. How did he get to that point? This is the profoundly moving account of what motivated him to take his vows with the Trappist monks and enter monastery life at the Abbey of Gethsemani.
Motivation plays an important role in helping you achieve your biggest goals. Inspirational books create optimism and positivity in your life. They boost confidence and enable you to develop a positive outlook. Reading books will help you realize how powerful you are.
Worrying about your future will only make you anxious and powerless. All you have is the present moment. Reading a few pages of the best inspirational books will transform your reality. Life is in the present moment. Make every moment count. Let these books add color and meaning to your life.
Only people who care about you will influence you to avoid feeling powerless or like a victim. You need to rise and get to work to make your dreams a reality. Inspirational books will empower you and boost your confidence.
When you are feeling awful, you need someone to hear you out without judgment. Filling your words with motivation and wisdom will reassert your confidence and self-worth. Best motivational books will help you get through obstacles, and give you the motivation that you need to succeed.
The inspirational message from this book is how you have the power right now to control how you think, how you feel, and what you do. Anything you want or desire in your life, you already have the power to achieve it.
Deepak Chopra believes that personal transformation not only involves the mind, but also your body and soul. According to Chopra, you cannot transform your mind without transforming your body and soul.
This book helps you to manage the small stuff in your life that is usually creating the most pain in your life. This very supportive book is full of great practical suggestions on how you can live a more joyful and peaceful life.
These 11 books were key to helping me change my life. I rediscovered my purpose and my strength. I hope that by reading these books, you will find the same inspiration and motivation to your challenges in life.
Some of these books you might already be familiar with. While others might be new finds for you. Each book on this list is written by strong, successful, award-winning authors. They are each passionate about sharing their knowledge with other women around the world.
Cicely Tyson was one of the most prolific actresses with a career that spanned more than seven decades. In her memoir, she recounts her life and celebrates the strength and accomplishments of Black women. Plus, she highlights all the obstacles and harshness of life they have to overcome in order to thrive.
Barbara Stanny is a bestselling author, financial educator, and motivational speaker. In this book, Stanny provides insight into women who make six and seven figures at their jobs as entrepreneurs and high-level executives. Also, she provides seven key strategies that these six-figure women use to be successful at making money so you can implement them in your life.
Viola Davis is one of the most talented actors of all time. With her memoir, she aims to inspire other people to discover their creative expression. And learn to re-discover their true selves despite the labels that the world might put on them.
In this book, she provides insights into how to deal with imposter syndrome that so many creatives struggle with. Plus, how to learn to deal with failure and learn from it without giving up, and how to build a business with little to no money and time.
Jamie Kern Lima is the founder of IT Cosmetics, one of the most popular beauty brands in the world. In this book, she shares her story about going from a struggling waitress to a CEO. And how she later sold her company for over a billion dollars all while facing backlash for being a plus-sized woman in the beauty industry.
Jenna Kutcher is an educator and entrepreneur who built a six-figure business as a wedding photographer. And then took it to the seven-figure business by teaching people authentic marketing on social media platforms. In this book, she shares her insights and tips on how to turn around your life and build a life of your dreams from scratch.
Michelle Obama was the First Lady of the United States, and she was the first African-American woman to serve in this position. Raised in the South Side of Chicago, she graduated from Princeton University and Harward Law School. In her book, she shares her experiences, from her childhood to being in the White House, offering a personable and inspirational story to readers.
Jen Sincero is a bestselling author, speaker, and motivational coach who has helped countless people to transform their lives. In her book, You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life, she offers an honest and straightforward guide on how to create and start living an authentic and fulfilling life.
Gretchen Rubin is a bestselling author who has dedicated her life and work to figuring out happiness and human nature. In this book, Rubin shares her findings on what it is to live a happy life after she decided to embark on a one-year journey to find happiness. And she gives advice on how we can take what she learned and incorporate it into our lives.
Tarana Burke is the activist who started the #MeToo movement that changed the lives of millions of women around the world. In her memoir, she shares how the idea for the movement was born. And how each of us can heal and learn to love ourselves unabashedly.
Anna Wintour is the Editor-In-Chief of American Vogue. She is also one of the most influential women in fashion and business. In this biography, Amy Odell she recounts the life of Wintour. It started when she was a young ambitious girl eager to start building her career. And offers an insight into the world of high fashion and how Wintour became the icon she is today.
Karolina Wilde, Karolina Wilde is a freelance writer. Her work has been published on Better Marketing, The Ascent, and Sexography reaching over 25,000+ readers. In her free time, you can find her podcasting, reading, or creating TikTok videos.
This list is not exhaustive and in no particular order. Each one gives a powerful message. After reading (or listening) to each of these books I felt so inspired, motivated and ready to grab my dreams by the horns!
The Law of Attraction, in basic terms, is what we believe to be true, is the truth. Our life is simply the universe reflecting back to us our thoughts. So if we have negative thoughts, we will have a negative life, and if we have positive thoughts we will have a positive life.
Denise has a way of communicating to all women. I felt like she could have been a friend who had popped in for a coffee. She explains about past beliefs and blocks that may be stopping you from reaching your potential.
Well, what can I say, a huge thank you to Cara, from our book club for recommending Carrie. Her down-to-earth, girlfriend approach, will make you realise we all have the potential to reach our dreams.
The thing I love about Carrie is her realism. She gives lots of advice about moving yourself forward, that yes, the Law of Attraction works, but so should you. There are many examples from other successful women, which in turn will give you the motivation you need to take steps forward.
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