“When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing” by Daniel H. Pink explores timing to be most successful in life, careers, and education. He uses tons of research to show the optimal time to schedule a meeting, deliver news, take a test, and start a lifestyle change to name a few. Detachment–both psychological and physical–is alsoContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink”
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Books for Personal Development
On this website, you will find a plethora of book reviews. These are all books I’ve read and provided my opinions and takeaways on. Below you will find books that I recommend if you are interested in learning more about yourself and growing. The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown Rising Strong by Brene BrownContinue reading “Books for Personal Development”
Katie’s Bookshelf: What We Say Matters by Judith Hanson Lasater & Ike Lasater
“What We Say Matters” by Judith Hanson Lasater and Ike Lasater is based on Marshall Rosenberg’s techniques of “Non-Violent Communication.” Ike and Judith describe their practice of NVC as spiritual in nature as a way to connect to ourselves first and then to others. For them it’s a way to practice “Satya”(a Yama of YogaContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: What We Say Matters by Judith Hanson Lasater & Ike Lasater”
Katie’s Bookshelf: The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff
“The Tao of Pooh” by Benjamin Hoff is a cute little book exploring the principles of the philosophy of Taoism. Hoff uses the characters, predominately Pooh to show how their traits and actions reflect Taoism. Such as Pooh being the epitome of the “Uncarved Block,” when he has used his “inner nature,” and following theContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff”
Katie’s Bookshelf: Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
“Girl, Wash Your Face” by Rachel Hollis is a book about the lies we believe and how to stop believing them in order to live your most full life. Rachel owns an event planning company in LA as well as runs a lifestyle blog. She uses her own experience growing up to explore the liesContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis”