I’d like to think that I am interested in books other than romantic and murder mystery fiction novels but the truth is, I’m not so much. One of my goals this past year has been to try and read 10 minutes of an educational, self help, or any non-fiction book that teaches me something and gets my thoughts flowing and truthfully, it has been a bit of a challenge. Some days I’m invested and taking in all of the knowledge and other days I am two minutes in and don’t want to read another word so it’s important for me to find books that I will truly take something from even, if it’s just a couple lessons.
The Happiness Project
by Gretchen Rubin…
was one of the first “self-help” books I purchased and it sat on my bookshelf untouched for over a year before I gave it a chance… I am so glad I picked it back up. The author reflects on all of the changes she made in order to find her happiness and decluttering the aspects in life that weren’t fulfilling her which I think we could all benefit from. Everyone deals with the good, the bad, and the ugly but it is really up to ourselves to decide what we let impact and affect us so I do encourage you to read this book, or at the least take a step back and find what truly makes you happy and let go of the things that are weighing you down. I refer to this book a lot, especially when I am stressed or feeling down because it kind of brings me back to life and creates more positive thoughts. Being active, eating healthy, and time with friends and family, are my main priorities that bring me joy so I choose to make time for those even when my schedule is hectic. One of my happy highlights this week that wasn’t extravagant but still just as important was making dinner, it was a recipe that I was looking forward to trying and it turned out even better than expected. Even the things that we think are small and invaluable can be part of your “Happiness Project” which is also a great reminded to enjoy the little things.
Besides self-help books, health and wellness focused books pique my interest, specifically when they are written by Max Lugavere or Dr. Mark Hyman. Genius Food’s and The Genius Life by Max Lugavere are both such great educational reads and the best part is the amount of so scientific knowledge that you can’t help but dive deeper into all of the subjects discussed. It will honestly make you question all of your decisions and how well you are treating your body. Not only does he give you a list of the foods you should include in your diet, he includes all of the background information on those foods and WHY you should eat them for example, the vitamins and nutrients that they pack, how they affect your body and everyday life, and even extend it. Whether you are just getting started in the nutrition field or are years and years deep into, both of these books are an amazing read and will you leave you with a lifetime of knowledge.
Like I have stated in the past, I believe that our emotions/mental health and nutrition go hand and hand so reading self help books and educating ourselves on what to fuel our bodies with is the perfect combination. On top of that I do like to throw in a fiction read for fun because I can’t help but get sucked into the made up novels, it’s like a little escape from reality. We are always looking to expand our knowledge and educate our crew on the ins and outs of mindset, nutrition, and movement so if you have any book suggestions of any genre, send them our way!!
Coach Liv, Pn1
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