Here are a few of my all-time favorite, always recommended, practical/life-changing/perspective-altering self-help books. I'll be updating the list as I think of more or read new ones!
On Finances:
"Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey
Learn how to get out of debt and start accumulating wealth. (We're currently working on our debt snowball.)
also:
"The Richest Man in Babylon" by George S. Clason
Short, sweet and to the point.
"The Millionaire Next Door" by Thomas J. Stanley
I read this quite a few years ago but still think about it.
On Physical Health:
"Eat for Health" by Dr. Joel Furman
These books have changed the way we eat and view food. It's very empowering to think you don't have to suffer through the last years of your life. If you take care of your body, you can stay healthy even as crotchety old people!
Doug has lost a bunch of weight and I might also if I'd lay off the chocolate! (Hey, I'm nursing! Give me a break!)
On Mental Health:
"Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy" by David D. Burns
Another empowering book! Change the way you think, act and react--without drugs. I'm a big fan of cognitive behavior therapy because I believe the brain is very powerful. I'm not anti-drug, I just think a lot can be accomplished without them!
On Changing Your Outlook and Life:
"Hard Times and Holy Places" by Kristen Belcher
Written by my sister-in-law, I've heard nothing but GREAT THINGS about this book. And it really can change your life for the better if you let it.
"The Hiding Place" by Corrie Ten-Boom
Doug has lost a bunch of weight and I might also if I'd lay off the chocolate! (Hey, I'm nursing! Give me a break!)
On Mental Health:
"Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy" by David D. Burns
Another empowering book! Change the way you think, act and react--without drugs. I'm a big fan of cognitive behavior therapy because I believe the brain is very powerful. I'm not anti-drug, I just think a lot can be accomplished without them!
On Changing Your Outlook and Life:
"Hard Times and Holy Places" by Kristen Belcher
Written by my sister-in-law, I've heard nothing but GREAT THINGS about this book. And it really can change your life for the better if you let it.
"The Hiding Place" by Corrie Ten-Boom
Amazing and perspective changing. The best holocaust book you'll ever read. (Besides maybe "Man's Search For Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl
--also highly recommended.)
On Pain:
"The Gift of Pain" by Paul Brand
I loved this book and recommend it to everyone!
--also highly recommended.)On Pain:
"The Gift of Pain" by Paul Brand
I loved this book and recommend it to everyone!
On Gardening:
"Square Foot Gardening" by Mel Bartholomew
An easy and practical (AND PRODUCTIVE) way to plant a vegetable garden. Plus everything you need to know about composting, planting schedules, etc.
We're currently enjoying our broccoli and lettuce harvest. Peppers, tomatoes and beans are on their way. Crossing our fingers for pumpkins and corn!
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