You Don’t Have to be a Book Worm to Love These Books
I have never been a reader. I was always so much better at telling stories rather than reading them. Not much has changed as I have got older. I’m still not a fan of reading. It sends me to sleep most of the time (which is fab when I need to unwind and shut down for the night quickly).
Over the last 5+ years I have however taken a real interest in my learning. About educating myself further on the things that matter to me or interest me most. Whether I like it or not, books are one of the best ways to meet this need and I have read some pretty amazing reads that have made really positive and impactful changes in my life.
I’m passing them on, along with a wee overview of what they meant for me, as I’m a firm believer of sharing the good in life and hope that other’s can gain in a similar way as I have. Happy Reading.
Woman Code - Alisa Vitti
Every woman should have this. We should get it earlier in our life so we can understand our endocrine system more. This isn’t a medical/science heavy book. It’s full of fact, guidance, aha moments and answers to many questions that I have had as a female over the years. You have to understand your body for it to be at it’s healthiest. This book will help you on your journey there.
High Performance - Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best - Jake Humphrey & Prof Damian Hughes
As an entrepreneur, this book was a game changer for me. Starting your own business is bloody daunting and questioning yourself and your ability can be too much of a frequent occurrence. I got this book after getting lost in the podcast series where I had been inspired by so many people talking about how they overcame everything in their way to be the best at what they do. This isn’t just for business owners or professionals. It’s for parents, young adults finding their way in life, people that have retired and are facing some new found independence. Read it. You will not be disappointed.
The Science of Nutrition - Rhiannon Lambert
I am seriously in tune with my body and this has taken years of investing in me learning about it. What it’s unique needs are, how my endometriosis impacts it and how I can naturally heal and live a good life without medication or too much pain and also, my relationship with food and the role it plays in my life. This book should be handed out at high/secondary schools. It’s written in a way that all can understand and apply to their lives. It addresses some big subject’s upfront and educates on the fact, rather than the media opinion/influence of what is on trend right now. Such a brilliant read.
The Secret - Rhonda Byrne
A curveball for me. This book sat on my bedside table for close to a year before I read it just after turning 30 (I am 38 now). I’m pretty direct by nature, driven by fact over feel a lot of the time and took a while to get “comfortable” with the writing style of the book. I did however embrace what it was telling me, allowed my mindset to shift slightly, nothing grand, just some small changes. It helped me to make some really big decisions in my life, have the confidence to do so and really simplify some of the things in life that really didn’t have to be so difficult. Everyone I talk to that has read this book almost has a different view/experience however the one trend is that they felt good after it. That good had come their way. For the openminded or for someone looking to start making some positive, simple changes in their life.
Calm Parent Happy Kids - Dr Laura Markham
Disclaimer - I have just started reading this. It’s been recommended to me endlessly and I am always looking for ways to make parenting easier and more effective for us and Clyde. Every day is a school day and I am 100% okay with saying I most definitely have not got this parenting thing nailed. My son’s almost 2, full of emotion, advanced in development and energy and I want to learn ways to support him through his childhood and let him flourish without burning myself out. This is not a miracle in disguise as a book. It’s education, tips and pointers that you can apply in your own bespoke way and keep in your parent toolkit going forward.
