I have read and listened to hundreds of books. These have been the best tool for me in self-development and helped me gain a new perspective.
These are a few of my favorite PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT books and sharing my favorite take-aways…
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Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl (We cannot avoid suffering, but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it and move forward with renewed purpose.) **This book changed my life- I am not a victim- I found meaning and purpose in my life! If he can- anyone can.
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The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown (Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are.
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The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins (You can change your life in 5 seconds)
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The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor (Happiness fuels success, not the other way around.)
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The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein (Transform fear to faith.)
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Essentialism by Greg McKeown (The disciplined pursuit of less)
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Unlimited Memory by Kevin Horsley (How to memorize in simple effective steps you can remember)
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Love Does by Bob Goff( A secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary Way)
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Feel Free To Prosper by Marilyn Jenett
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Letting Go by David Hawkins (Describes a simple and effective way to let go of obstaclesand become free of negativity.)
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The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod (6 habits to transform your life)
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My Story by Elizabeth Smart (She reveals how she survived and the secret to forging a new life in the wake of a brutal crime. Another amazing story that helps me know if she can do this, so can I! )
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Solve For Happy by Mo Gawdat(Your path to joy) *He understands loss*
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Eat Move Sleep by Tom Rath(How small choices lead to big changes)
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Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis(Stop believing the lies)
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10% happier by Dan Harris (How I tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found self-help that actually works.)
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Everybody, Always by Bob Goff(Becoming love in a world full of setbacks and difficult people) *One of my favorite most uplifting books*
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Broken Open by Elizabeth Lesser (How difficult times can help us grow.)
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The Wisdom of Your Cells by Bruce Lipton(How your beliefs control your biology)
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Codependent No More by Melody Beattie (How to stop controlling others and start caring for yourself.)
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Daring Greatly by Brene Brown (How the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live love parent and lead)
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Making Loss Matter by Rabbi David J. Wolpe (Creating meaning in difficult times.)
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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (Santiago’s journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life’s path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.)
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Mindfulness by Mark Williams (An eight-week plan for finding peace in a frantic world.)
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(Where you end and I begin. How to recognize and set healthy boundaries.)
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You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero (How to stop doubting your greatness and start living an awesome life)
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5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman (The Secret to Love That Lasts)
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Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (Creative living beyond fear)
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Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo (A little boy’s astounding story of his trip to heaven and back.)
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Proof Of Heaven by Eben Alexander (A Neurosurgeon’s journey into the afterlife.)
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The Power of Purpose by Les Brown (How to create the life you always wanted)
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The Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto (shows how the influence of our thoughts, words and feelings on molecules of water can positively impact the earth and our personal health) *This is a book that is worth buying instead of listening to because of the pictures in the book showing proof of positive thoughts*
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Lessons From A Third Grade Dropout Rick Rigsby(What his dad taught him- so good!*)
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Presence by Amy Cuddy(Bringing your boldest self to your biggest challenges)
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Oola for Women by Dave Braun and Troy Amdahl (Find balance in an unbalanced world.) YEAH! My story is in this book!
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Option B by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant (Facing adversity, building resilience, and finding joy) * She lost her husband while vacationing*
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Thrive by Arianna Huffington (redefining success)
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Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari (A brief history of mankind) *Puts it all in perspective
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I listen to many of my books on Audible, but some I prefer to have so I can mark them and skim through them when I need a refresher!
Happy Reading!
