Book Club for Discussion
Join us in the month of November for a discussion about, " Atomic Habits" book. We welcome your thoughts in the comments section below!
My Thoughts:
November Book Club Choice is Atomic Habits by James Clear.
Soon we will be thinking about New Year's resolutions. Let's get a jump start on this together. Choose one thing you would like to change that seems to come up every year. Hope you enjoy this book!
October's Book
I had a friend come up and ask me how my happiness project was going. Thanks, Martine for asking.😘 This is what I found. First of all, It was easier for me to list the things that made me unhappy, then I could easily list what made me happy. Here goes... Taking care of myself to stay healthy, scheduling in quality time for family and friends, daily goals of organizing and getting rid of things not needed anymore, making my office beautiful and a place I want to go to, cleaning out that storage room, finishing our basement and other odds and ends in our home, pursuing my dreams and goals are all things that make me happy. Along with a few other things like riding in the mustang with the top down on a sunny day, entertaining friends, good live music and plays, beauty products, positive psychology, prosecco, cooking and having fun with the man of my dreams... Most of all, I realized that not taking anything for granted, having gratitude, and being thankful for what has been given to me is truly the most important part of being happy. Also, having a positive focus, having hope, and knowing the tough times in my life, things I struggled with, or when I did not feel well, made me appreciate everything a little more than I did before. Lastly, I can't forget the one who made me. Nehemiah 8:10, ... for the joy of the Lord is my strength.
A lot of my focus has been on overcoming hurts and traumas, but who wants to stop there? I read this book a long time ago, and I am looking forward to reading it again. I am ready to turn my focus on to more happiness and adding more joy into my life.
Let's do this journey together!
If you have another book in mind, please share with us. :)
Favorite Books and Book to Read....
Favorite Books
The Let Them Theory
If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words—Let Them—will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. The Let Them Theory puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands—and this book will show you exactly how to do it.
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The Five Love Languages
The 5 Love Languages® is as practical as it is insightful. Updated to reflect the complexities of relationships today, this new edition reveals intrinsic truths and applies relevant, actionable wisdom in ways that work.
Includes the Love Language assessment so you can discover your love language and that of your loved one.
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KNOWN AFFECTIONATELY AS THE “LITTLE BLUE BOOK,” THIS INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER TAUGHT MILLIONS HOW TO OVERCOME ILLNESS AND DIS-EASE WITH THE POWER OF AFFIRMATIONS.
THIS CLASSIC SELF-HEALING BOOK WAS EXPANDED INTO THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE THAT HAS SOLD OVER 50 MILLION COPIES.
Heal Your Body is a step-by-step guidebook for healing yourself. Just look up your specific health challenge and you will find the probable cause for this health issue and the information you need to overcome it by creating a new thought pattern using positive affirmations.
Louise Hay was a bestselling author and pioneer in the self-help field. Her key message was: "If we are willing to do the mental work, almost anything can be healed." Louise Hay had a great deal of experience and firsthand information to share about healing—including how she cured herself after having been diagnosed with cancer.
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Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You OnlyHave One
The Happiness Project
The Happiness Project describes one person’s year-long attempt to discover what leads to true contentment. Drawing at once on cutting-edge science, classical philosophy, and real-world applicability, Rubin has written an engaging, eminently relatable chronicle of transformation.
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This book was a delightful read for
multiple reasons. Life can often feel
overly serious as we strive for
improvement and new achievements,
which can take away from our happiness.
We tend to get caught up in routines,
forgetting to appreciate life's moments
and to consider our genuine aspirations.
This book inspired me to chase my
dreams, embrace positive changes,
and relish every moment
in the here now.
Positive Psychology in a Nutshell
When you hear the words 'positive psychology' or 'the science of well-being', do you wonder what it's all about?
'What makes us fulfilled?' and 'Is happiness necessary for a good life?'
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Change your mindset
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Practice mindfulness
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Develop better resilience
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Enhance your well-being at work
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Adopt positive leadership Introducing positive psychology in a friendly, straightforward way, this international bestseller is peppered with many simple tools and tips for daily living that will help you love your life.
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Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores innovative treatments—from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga—that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain’s natural neuroplasticity. Based on Dr. van der Kolk’s own research and that of other leading specialists, The Body Keeps the Score exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal—and offers new hope for reclaiming lives.
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I Declare...
Broken into thirty-one segments, this book defines the most powerful blessings in Scripture and encourages readers to declare one each day for a month. The declarations will affirm God's blessings in the area of health, family legacy, decisions, finances, thoughts, outlook, and overcoming obstacles.
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The Princess Factory Book will be coming out in the near future. It is a book for women to inspire them to live their lives in all aspects to the fullest and to never give up on their dreams.
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The number one New York Times best seller. Over one million copies sold!
Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving - every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.
If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights.
Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, listeners will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field.
Learn how to:
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Make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy)
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Overcome a lack of motivation and willpower
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Design your environment to make success easier
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Get back on track when you fall off course
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And much more
Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits - whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.
What a wonderful book! Thank you so much for sharing. I learned a lot from it.