5 Inspirational Books That Just Might Change Your Life
So here we are, living through a global pandemic and experiencing aggressive racial divide and unrest. Needless to say, we are living in unprecedented times and it’s wreaking havoc on our mental health. With so much going on in the world that seems out of our control, we can slowly turn the tides by making positive changes within ourselves. In times of uncertainty, I turn to books as a sacred place where my mind can wander freely. In fact, research suggests that reading can significantly help in reducing stress. A 2009 study by the University of Sussex found that reading for just six minutes can reduce stress levels by up to 68%.
Not only can reading help improve our mental health, but it can inspire us to become better versions of ourselves. And with the current state of the world, we can use all the inspiration there is. No matter what your intentions are for the future, here are five books that I’ve read and loved that will inspire, uplift, and motivate anyone to live a life of happiness and calm:
1. The Greatest Salesman in the World
What you are today is not important, for in this runaway bestseller you will learn how to change your life by applying secrets discovered in ancient scrolls.
2. The Happiness Project
Writer Gretchen Rubin had an epiphany one rainy afternoon: The days are long, but the years are short. Time is passing, and she was not focusing enough on the things that really matter. In that moment, she decided to dedicate a year to her happiness project.
3. Three Simple Steps
Written in a straightforward and no-nonsense style, author Trevor G. Blake shows you how to take back control of your destiny and reshape your mind for increased creativity, serenity, and achievement.
4. The Alchemist
Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, this book has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.
5. Think And Grow Rich
A personal favorite of mine, this book is a 1937 personal development and self-help book by Napoleon Hill. While its title implies that the book deals with how to attain monetary wealth, the author explains that the philosophy taught in the book can be used to help people succeed in all lines of work and to do or be almost anything they want.
Gabriela Garcia is the founder and editor of Modern Brown Girl.