Denmark is consistently ranked as one of the top three happiest countries in the world. It’s a cold climate that’s dark most of the year, so what do the Danes have to be happy about? Author Meik Wiking thinks it has a lot to do with the Danish embrace of “hygge” (pronounced “hoo-gah”). Often thought …
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What About That Nagging Voice in Your Head? You are undoubtedly familiar with that little voice in your head that never seems to shut up. Unfortunately, much of the chatter is negative and judgmental; it generates doubt and insecurity that leads to lost opportunities. What if you could transform these destructive thought loops into confidence- …
The Book of Forgiving (2014) is a practical guide to harnessing the power of forgiveness and healing in your own life. As humans, we will all experience hurt at some points in our lives. We’ll also harm other people, intentionally or not. Learning to both hold yourself and others accountable and forgive them for what …
Own Your Everyday is a guide to finding yourself and your true purpose in life. These summaries are both a deeply personal account of the author’s life and a practical blueprint for changing yours. They’ll show you how to shake off the constant pressures of modern life in favor of something more fulfilling. Genres Mindfulness, …
If you’ve ever wondered how some people seem to do it all and still manage to live balanced, happy, and successful lives, then this book is for you. Author Dave Asprey’s model includes high-performance techniques to help you become smarter, faster, and happier, and each of these methods can help you reap long-term rewards. In …
Get a Life! (2020) is a practical guide to finding, and maintaining a healthy balance between your work and your personal life. By going through the various aspects that influence these two key areas, as well as how you can adjust them to your benefit, the summaries to Get a Life! will empower you to …
Lighter (2022) guides anyone seeking self-improvement through the process of releasing the past and taking power over the future. It’s a combination of wisdom and proverbs as well as a practical guide for doing the inner work of self-healing. Introduction: How to get over your biggest obstacle in life . . . yourself. Let’s start …
Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It (2020) is an uplifting and enlightening account of one man’s journey to reclaim his life and destiny. It shares hard-won wisdom and unwavering commitment to self-love through a powerful combination of personal stories, practical advice, and an accessible meditation practice. Introduction: Learn how to love yourself – …
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (1978) is a classic text on yogic philosophy and practice. Written in ancient Sanskrit, it explains the core metaphysical, spiritual, psychological, moral, and ethical ideas of yoga. It also lays out the principles of how to practice yoga, so you can put those ideas into action and use them to …
The Power of Meaning (2017) discusses the four pillars of meaning that a person should honor if they hope to lead a fulfilling life. This book encourages readers to discover themselves by searching for a purpose in life, connecting with others, engaging in transcendence and learning from past traumas. Introduction: Reclaim a sense of meaning …