Take Another Look at Books for Your Happiness

One of the best things I’ve found to shape my thoughts, increase my happiness, and increase my knowledge is reading books. Here are some of the best books I find myself pulling off the shelf over and over and the lessons that they have helped me to learn.

 

 

1. Chronicles of Narnia—This set of seven books chronicles a fantastical world that exists in the minds of children and reminds me of all the ways that God looks out for us.
2. Learned Optimism—This life changing book teaches you how to consciously counter pessimistic thoughts and be in FLOW. This book is especially valuable for self-doubters or those with low self-esteem.
3. The Richest Man in Babylon—This book incorporates parables set in ancient times as a way of teaching best practices for finances. It’s an awesome tool for those just starting out and for those who could use a refresher.
4. The Relationship Room—Have trouble in romance and friendships? This book can help you identify your issues and learn how to communicate better in relationships.
5. Living the 80/20 Way—This book is centered around the idea that 80% of what we want comes from only 20% of what we do. By learning how to live more productively with the Pareto rule, you can increase your happiness by spending time doing what you really want to do.
6. The 5 Love Languages—Another transformative book for those unlucky in love, this helps you to understand how you give and receive love best based on 5 different love types (and understand what your partner perceives as love as well).
7. The E-Myth—An excellent book for any small business owner or entrepreneur, this breaks apart many myths about success and teaches you how to be better at operating your business.
8. The Slow Carb Diet—Whether you have struggled to get pounds off in the past or just want to feel better and happier every day, the slow carb diet teaches you exactly what sugar and grains do to your system. You can lose up to 15 lbs. in only 30 days on the slow carb diet!
9. The 5 People You Meet in Heaven—This amazing novel chronicles the afterlife of a man who had a humble life on earth and gives us all a preview of what the afterlife might be like.
10. Letters to Young Black Men—This collection of essays offers advice that is valuable to the happiness and well-being of young men that is collected from various high profile black men and celebrities.

These are some of the books I have learned a lot from—what good books have you learned something from?