Everyone knows that non-fiction books can be compelling. It’s common knowledge! They provide you with life lessons that can shape who you are as a person. One non-fiction book can have an abundance of positive effects on you. They undeniably serve every single time. And we know you wouldn’t want to miss out! So, let’s check out seven non-fiction books that will make you level up!
Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit by Lyanda Lynn Haupt
This book supports a truth that has been proclaimed across the globe for centuries – humans and planet Earth are interconnected. Our bodies, thoughts, minds, and spirits are intertwined with nature. Therefore, we must deepen our connection with the natural world. Lyanda Lynn Haupt teaches you how to accomplish this during a time of crisis. Our connection can become lost as our planet suffers from global warming and we are addicted to technology. However, Rooted explains that doing something as simple as examining the language we use to describe and think about nature can repair this connection. Nature sustains humanity, and humanity sustains nature. Become rooted in the wilderness and discover the crossroads of science, nature, and spirit along the way!
How Not to Die by Michael Greger and Gene Stone
Dr. Michael Greger examines the top fifteen causes of premature death, including heart disease, high blood pressure, various cancers, diabetes, and more. Greger recognizes that most doctors are good at treating acute illnesses but are bad at preventing chronic diseases. The truth is that nutritional and lifestyle interventions can sometimes outperform prescription pills and pharmaceutical and surgical approaches. Therefore, this fact frees and enables us to live healthier lives. This book is full of cutting-edge nutritional science that will help you avoid the top fifteen causes of death. You’ll learn about the twelve foods that you should be consuming every day to live a longer and healthier life.
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
Assuming you live to be eighty, you have just over four thousand weeks on this planet. And one thing is for sure – there is never enough time. We are obsessed with to-do lists, overflowing inboxes, work-life balance, battling distraction, becoming more productive, and creating hacks to optimize our days. However, these strategies aren’t as effective as we think because it increases tensions and anxiety. Oliver Burkeman wrote this book as a guide to time and time management. You’ll learn to ditch the modern obsession and unhelpful strategies that society has created. This book will teach you how to make the best out of your four thousand weeks while pursuing the most meaningful parts of life!
The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary by Catherine Gray
It is a common belief that happiness is an occasional moment. For example, lying on a tropical beach under the Caribbean sun. Special moments like these give us a surge of joy, and then our happiness levels plummet back down to what they were beforehand. However, we must rediscover the joy that exists in our ordinary lives. We often forget to feel the pleasure of a hot shower, a warm croissant, and a cool day. Society has drained the joy out of these enjoyable moments and deemed them ordinary. Catherine Gray discovered the negative effects of overlooking the extraordinary moments of our daily lives. This book will make you rethink and assess the simplicities that life has to offer.
A Year Off: A Story About Traveling the World – and How to Make It Happen for You by Alexandra Brown and David Brown
This book follows Alexandra and David Brown’s story. They decided to take a year off from their ‘regular lives’ and travel globally. They only knew each other for a few months when they began their journey, but that quickly changed. Alexandra and David Brown wrote this book as a guide on taking the same leap they did. This book consists of three parts: a travel guide, essays/photos, and a memoir. You’ll read about budgets, routes, pacing yourself, cultures, and more valuable travel tips. A Year Off will help you turn your travel daydreams into reality. Begin your journey toward fulfillment, adventure, and being present in the moment!
Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday
History books are full of obsessive individuals who built the world in their image using force. History is also full of geniuses who fought their egos by prioritizing their goals and ditching the desire for recognition. Our successes can easily blind us to our faults, especially living in a world where self-promotion has become shameless. However, our ego holds us back. If we conquer our egos, then we can reach the highest levels of power and success. Ryan Holiday will teach you how to be less invested in the story you tell about yourself and focus on the goals you’ve set out to achieve. This book will guide you in conquering your own worst enemy — your ego.
Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind and Focus on the Present by Nick Trenton
We have all put ourselves in a situation where we lose our minds in a trap of stress and anxiety. Everyone knows what it feels like to get stuck in a never-ending loop of thoughts. This self-imposed mental prison is commonly known as overthinking, and it is the biggest cause of unhappiness. Nick Trenton explains how to overcome negative thought patterns, reduce stress, and live a worry-free life. You will be able to rewire your brain with scientific approaches and strategies derived from psychology. Learn twenty-three different techniques that will allow you to stop assessing the past and worrying about the future. This book will help you gain control of your mind, unleash your potential, and live a stress-free life.
Now that you have these seven non-fiction books, your mind can sprout in ways you’ve never imagined. Each book has the power to guide you in different aspects of your life. These non-fiction books allow you to learn about nature, travel, time management, and more. Watch yourself flourish as you dive into these amazing books!
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