7 Books That Will Truly Up-level Your Life
- lunamrapps
- Jan 13, 2023
- 4 min read
Updated: May 4, 2023
By Luna Rapps.
There are thousands of self-growth books out there, all claiming the same exact thing. They promise to help you form a life you actually like, instead of existing in one that does feel authentic to who you truly are. So, amongst all of these books, it is important to find the ones that will truly help you.
I have created a list of the books that have personally allowed me to genuinely change my life.
Enjoy!
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
By Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles
Have you ever struggled with finding a reason to get out of bed in the morning? Because I know that I have. Ikigai is a principle that allows you to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, and find that reason to get out of bed in the morning. According to the authors Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles, many of the people living on the Japanese island of Okinawa live by this secret. The people of Okinawa are the world’s longest-living people. I don’t know about you, but that doesn’t seem like any old coincidence to me. The general Idea of Ikigai is finding the amalgamation of what you’re good at, what you love, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. This book has allowed me to find my purpose, I believe it will allow you to find yours. It will give you the peace you so greatly desire.
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself
By Dr. Joe Dispenza
If you have ever felt like your brain was suffocating you in negativity, and pr
eventing you from positive changes in your life, this is the book for you. Dr. Joe Dispenza discusses the science behind our brain in layman’s terms. He puts forth the necessary information needed to create the life you deserve to live. I have read multiple of Dr. Joe Dispenza’s books, and ‘Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself’ has had the longest-standing impact on my life. I would recommend this book one hundred times
over.
Eat That Frog: 21 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
By Brian Tracy
If you have spent years saying “I’ll just do it later”, constantly putting off the necessary work until the very last second, then this book is perfect for you. Procrastination is extremely common, and Brian Tracy gives us the resources to assist you in stopping the self-sabotage and finally allowing yourself the opportunity to become whom you desire to be. Every single one of the 21 ways to stop procrastinating has come into play in my life. As a student, I was dealing with a large workload, and when I would get overwhelmed I would simply procrastinate in order to deal with the problem at hand. ‘Eat That Frog’ aided me in finally tackling my problems, and living a more gratifying life.
The Mountain is You
By Brianna West
Living a meaningful and fruitful life can be difficult when our brains are programmed to self-sabotage when we get uncomfortable with our circumstances. We crave change, and yet as humans, we have a hard time accepting the very thing we seek. This causes us to undermine ourselves. ‘The Mountain Is You’ has made an extremely beneficial impact on my life, and I have faith that it has the ability to do the same thing for you. Brianna West masterfully discusses how we create these self-sabotaging behaviors, and how to get out of our own way. Because the mountain is you.
When You're Ready This is How you Heal
By Brianna West
Healing, what an absolutely terrifying thing. Addressing the traumas that you have kept buried for years. Brianna West has made it a little bit less frightening to deal with your emotions and cope in a healthy and meaningful way. West delves into whom we become as a form of protection, and how to become the person you were meant to be before the painful event(s) in your life took place. No matter how big or small the situation may seem, this book allows you the capacity to finally heal. You are not your circumstances, and Brianna West makes that known in a delicate and effective manner. You will become the person you've always meant to be after reading this book.
A Gentle Reminder
By Bianca Sparacino
We crave to be handled with care, and no one is crueler to you than…well, you. A gentle reminder is a book that you can turn to in times when all you want is a little bit of comfort and a feeling of security. Biana Sparacino has created something you need in order to evolve, the kindness you can turn to whenever you need it. If you genuinely want to enhance your life you need to be gentle with yourself, and ‘A Gentle Reminder’ gives you the means to do so.
The Body Keeps the Score
By Bessel Vander Kolk M.D.
Trauma is a fact of life. Besser Van Der Kolk MD has specialized in understanding how our bodies and brains change in every facet of life after experiencing trauma. From yoga to mindfulness techniques Van Der Kolk gives the reader a myriad of treatments that can be used in order to assist our bodies in healing from damaging experiences. From yoga to mindfulness techniques. After experiencing a plethora of traumas throughout my life, this book and I collaborated in mending wounds I assumed I would be stuck with for the remainder of my life. If you want to stop living a life controlled by your trauma, reading this book is a great first step.
Final Word
Thank you for taking the time to read over my choices for the books that will up-level your life. I have full confidence that if you take the time to apply the tools given in each of these books respectively, you will see as big of a shift in your life as I have in mine.
Best,
Luna Rapps
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