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I have recently been on a journey of self-discovery. To begin, I discovered that I had lost my Self somewhere around the birth of my first son, from which time on I have been 24/7 fulfilling the role of Mama with very few exceptions. I love my sons to the ends of the Earth and forever, and I have realized that that means providing them with a healthy role model. To be the best Mama, I must also be the best Me. To be the best Me, I've started seeing a therapist, but more importantly, I've started doing things for myself again. I've started coloring my hair again. I've started reading again. I've discovered an easier way to keep track of what I've been reading in an app called Goodreads.
During this weird time in our history when “social distancing” is our new normal, why not spend some quality time with yourself? If you’re not 100% happy with your relationship with yourself, there will never be a better time to get in touch with your Self than when you’re not supposed to touch anyone. Here are a few books to get you started:
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. If you’re not sure where to start, but you feel like there’s something weighing on you, start here. Her premise is that if your physical space is messy, your mental space will be messy, too. She also has a show on Netflix. In a similar vein, I find watching Hoarders to be inspirational in helping me clean whenever I start to feel like my space is getting the better of me.
Best Self: Be You, Only Better by Mike Bayer. This would be another good starting point if you’re interested in becoming a better version of yourself. It’s very interactive, and I would recommend getting a good notebook if (like me) you can’t stand the thought of writing in a book. And a good pen. I’m always on the lookout for good pens; please send your favorites my way!
The Little Book of Lykke by Meik Wiking. I read this a couple of months ago. Here’s my five-star review from Goodreads: “Both enjoyable and inspiring, but not for anyone who is easily offended by strong language. It read like a casual conversation with a good friend who is as interested in science as I am. This book reminded me why I wanted to pursue happiness research!”
I will try to keep this list updated as I continue my journey back to my Self. You can also find me on Goodreads by searching for Bonnie Spear. What are some of your favorite inspirational books?
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