Start the Year with Life Changing Books!

Posted by Dec 29, 2016 Book Lists, Books, Full Grown Bookworms, Reading

The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on the year that has just ended and imagine the changes we would like to make in the coming year. When it comes to this yearly goal setting, many times we make bland resolutions. Lose 5 pounds. Get up earlier. Keep up with the house work. Without a real plan, many of these are forgotten by February, if not earlier. So, instead of making generic resolutions, why not sit down with a warm cup of tea/coffee/cocoa and set some actionable goals for the year. To offer you some inspiration for changing your perspective or changing your life, I asked other bloggers which books changed their lives for the better. Below I have compiled a list of the top 9 choices of life changing books which got multiple votes. These will be on my reading list this year!

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You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero

This was undoubtedly the top pick of the bloggers I polled. This best-selling book shows readers how to stop doubting themselves and getting in their own way. Jen Sincero uses inspiring stories (and a few swear words) to help readers build their dream lives by understanding themselves.

The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM)  by Hal Elrod

In this best-selling book, Hal Elrod shows how a morning routine can make changes in all aspects of your life. If you struggle to get up early, or feel overwhelmed by everything you want and need to do in your life, then this book has the tools to help you! By cultivating a morning routine, you can develop the tools to set and meet your goals and improve your life.

The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan

The authors of this best-selling book want to teach readers to cut through all the clutter and stress to focus on small and manageable goals. By thinking in small pieces, you learn to get more done in less time by focusing on what is important.

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

The author of Eat, Pray, Love once again inspires readers to change their way of thinking in order to do what makes them happy. In this best-seller, Gilbert teaches readers to let go of their fears, find their creative inspiration and act on it. I read Eat, Pray, Love years ago and am looking forward to checking this one out!

Make small changes to improve your life!

The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness by Jeff Olson

This book shows readers that making small changes to your daily routine can lead to big changes in your life. If you are feeling overwhelmed, this book gives you small and actionable steps that you can do in your day to day life.

The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

Are you struggling to stick with your goals because you aren’t seeing immediate results? This book is a great motivator to continue making small decisions and taking small steps to your goals. Darren Hardy’s book is easy to use and includes simple steps to help you reach your goals.

The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks

Are you stopping yourself from having your best life? Gay Hendricks shows readers that their own false beliefs and fears cause them to put up barriers which keep them from achieving their best.

Learn to speak your spouse’s language!

The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman

This is a great guide for personal relationships and understanding that some people express and receive love differently. Gary Chapman introduces couples to the 5 languages of love while helping spouses to understand themselves and their significant others. My husband and I took the profile, and we were surprised to find out each other’s languages! It definitely helps you to understand how to best show love to your spouse in their own language.

The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington

The authors of this book show readers how to get things done faster and more effectively by planning in terms of 12 week plans instead of yearly plans. By redefining the year, the authors show how you can meet your goals and check things off your list in less time!

Whether you are looking to change your business, your personal life or your perspective in the new year, these are some great books to start with! What are you favorite life changing books or authors? Share in the comments in order to add to my reading list!

 

 

 

46 comments on “Start the Year with Life Changing Books!”

  7. I read the “5 Love Languages” and had my fiancé read it too. “You are a Bad Ass” is on my list for 2017, already purchased. I will also check out the other suggestions. Thanks for sharing!

  8. These look really good. I just finally downloaded the 5 love languages after years of hearing about it. I know the basics, but I’m excited to read the whole book.

  10. Yes! So happy to have this list. After finishing “Present Over Perfect” I have been dying to dive into another inspirational one–that one was lent to me at the perfect time in my life and really woke me up. These all look great and will be adding them to my list. Thanks!!

  14. Love Languages is the best book!! I want to read the 5:00am Miracle sooooo bad. Just got to do it =) Thank you for posting about these great books. It is inspiring.

  17. I’ve seen so much about ‘You Are a Badass.’ I want to read it sometime in the new year, but I’m definitely going to keep all of these books in mind. I’m ready to accomplish my goals.

    • I really enjoyed the 5 Love Languages. You are a Badass has gotten rave reviews from everyone I have talked to! I wasn’t surprised it was the most recommended!

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