Guest Post by Randy Lyman, The Purpose-Driven Leader “Write a book,” they said. “It will be fun,” they said. Haaaa! I had considered writing my first book for almost twenty years before I actually started. What an experience it turned out to be! I had already experienced everything included in the book before I wrote […]
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The Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship with Money
We all experience emotions related to finances. Enthusiasm, anxiety, confusion, and dread are just a few common reactions to the word. While everyone is in a different place in their financial journey, author Elizabeth Husserl offers this book to ease negative emotions and encourage a thoughtful approach to money management. Right out of the gate, […]
Author Q&A With Christine Trimpe
Christine Trimpe is a transformative wellness leader dedicated to empowering professional Christian women to reclaim their health and vitality through her faith-based, holistic approach to weight loss. As the founder of The SugarFreed Me Method and a certified SUGAR® Licensed Practitioner, Christine helps clients achieve lifelong healing from sugar addiction and food-related struggles. Her clients […]
The Power of Habit
This is one of the books everyone should have on their bookshelf. Personal and professional success support aside, the deep dive into why you do what you do is worth the read. But getting back to success, Charles Duhigg’s bestseller, is the key to unlocking permanent and positive change in anyone’s life at any time. […]
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
For years, people have recommended this book to me. Finally, I made the time to read it and wished I had heeded the advice much earlier. I also wish author Angela Duckworth would have been alive and as prolific back when I was a teen. It’s a long way of saying this is a book […]
Winter Wellbeing: Seasonal Self-Care to Nourish, Sustain, and Warm Your Soul
As a child, I loved winter. As an adult, not so much. Colds, snow-driving, slippery sidewalks, and frigid temperatures take on a new meaning when you’re in the middle. So why do I live up north? There are many reasons, most of which center around employment. I’m here, and so is winter. Ho-hum. That’s why […]
Unblock Your Purpose: Breathwork, Intuition, and Flow State
There are a lot of books out there focused on finding your purpose. This one, by author Francesca Sipma, approaches it somewhat differently. Instead of trial and error (though there is a nod to that approach), focus on the “unblocking” strategy—the notion that your purpose is within you but blocked by all the external and […]
How Self-Help Books Can Change Your Mindset, Not Just Your Career
Guest Post by Career Coach, Bella Roy Personal development books and ‘how to’ guide books are usually labeled as the most significant revolutionaries for individuals and businesses. But have you ever asked yourself what mechanisms behind those changes make the impact so deep? These books force you to let go of certain paradigms and be […]
6 Picks: Books That Inspire Love
It’s that month when all the stores capitalize on the “lovely holiday,” Valentine’s Day. Of course, we all know St. Valentine’s Day didn’t stem from a grand love affair. Instead, it honors Christian martyr San Valentino, a defiant priest who disobeyed Roman law to help young lovers secretly wed. The dark history surrounding this day […]
Each Day is a Gift
This delightful story by Lisl H. Detlefsen and illustrated by Natalia Vasilica reminds the reader to find the magical gifts in each day. Of course, the measure of each day depends on the recipient. Some days are highly anticipated and wonderfully exciting. Some days take getting used to. Some bring unexpected surprises. And some don’t […]