These Books Will Change Your Life
Mostly Organized Dispatch
Hello Friend,
It’s no secret I love books! I mostly read fiction, and if I have my pick, it’s either fantasy or sci-fi.
I have trouble getting into non-fiction books, so you know that if I have recommendations, they are something special!
Here are 3 non-fiction books I always recommend if you want to change your life and are craving a fresh start.
I’ve read these books cover-to-cover, and I was never bored. I go into details below, but here they are:
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson;
Atomic Habits by James Clear; and
Essentialism by Greg McKeown
That’s it for today!
Until next time,
Caroline
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The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning - How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter by Margareta Magnusson
Some people see this title and find it a bit morbid.
To me, it’s a guidebook to burden-proof your loved ones and yourself, to share and enjoy your things while you’re still here to do so.
“Digging into her late husband’s tool shed and her own secret drawer of vices, Margareta introduces an element of fun to a potentially daunting task. Along the way, readers get a glimpse into her life in Sweden, and also become more comfortable with the idea of letting go.“
It’s hard enough to lose someone without having to take their lives apart, one belonging at a time.
It’s a fast, no-nonsense, quirky read, giving you a chance to find meaning in the objects that surround you, and to get rid of the ones that don’t without guilt.
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Atomic Habits - An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
I love it when books not only explain the why, but also the how, by giving you practical ways to instil change. This is exactly what James Clear does in this international bestseller.
Using a framework called the Four Laws of Behaviour Change, Atomic Habits shows you how to become the person you were always meant to be by establishing systems and small habits that, over time, can transform your life (without relying on motivation or willpower).
“Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories about 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.“
If non-fiction is hard for you to read (same!), the audiobook is a great way to sail through this book.
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Essentialism - The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
This book blew my mind a little bit. In a world where hustle and busyness are praised, and most people feel exhausted and rushed all the time, this fresh and downright liberating perspective emerges.
“What gives this book such enduring, universal appeal a decade after it was first published? At the heart of McKeown’s approach is a firm debunking of the myth that “we can do it all.” We can’t. We are constantly juggling an ever-growing set of professional and personal responsibilities. Despite ourselves, we continue to take on more. We say yes because we feel obligated, not because we want to. As a result, we feel overworked and underutilized. Busy, but not productive. McKeown argues that what is needed in order to achieve greater productivity, success, and live more fulfilling lives is to remain focused on the few essentials, and get rid of the trivial many: to do less but better.“
It’s also where I learned that multitasking is a destructive habit and that the word "priority" was never meant to be plural.
It’s an ESSENTIAL read 😉, especially if you feel stretched too thin.
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