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Lifestyle
Books to help you enhance your lifestyle
Fiona Ferris is the big sister you never had that is sure to guide you right to fabulousness and an effortless life upgrade.
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
Everything you need to achieve and receive all of your deepest desires is already within you. There is a difference between our conscious and subconscious mind, and the mastery of both can allow you to reach new heights according to Joseph Murphy.
Class: A Guide Through the American Status System
Understand the American class system and your place in it. Learn how to identify the people in different class categories in ways you never considered.
The Social Climbers Bible
Dirk Wittenborn and John & Jonson heiress Jazz Johnson’s comical and practical guide on social skills will help you change your friendships with those who no longer serve your growth and to keys to making friends in other places that can make life more exciting.
The Old Money Book
Byron Tully gives very practical advice on saving, style, making large purchases, and parenting that will take you from living an average life to one of high quality and lifestyle whether you are “old money” or not.
Personal Development
Books to help you level up on all levels in your life
How to Be a Boss B*tch
Whether you are looking for advice on style, business, finance, branding, relationship, or self confidence, Christine Quinn’s How to Be a Boss B*tch is a practical guide on how to improve multiple areas of your life. Quinn gives advice to her readers straight with no chaser, all while remaining witty, humorous, authentic, and with the bulletproof confidence she is so known for.
Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People
Have you ever wondered how some people can walk into a room and turn heads? It’s not just based on their charisma. Vanessa Van Edwards gets down to the nitty-gritty of what makes some folks astonishing with people and others not so much. If you’re looking to enhance your people skills in business or dating, consider reading Captivate.
Modern Etiquette Made Easy: A Five-Step Method to Mastering Etiquette
Myka Meire provides incredibly helpful and practical everyday advice that you will use for years to come that will give you answers to all those weird questions regarding etiquette in any situation.
How To Be a Badass
If you are looking for a read to help you in taking your life off autopilot and steering it into its full potential, Jen Sincero does an amazing and quite funny job of assisting you in creating the life you want to live.
Powerful and Feminine:
If you’re looking for a way to be extremely bad a** and highly feminine at the same time, Rachael Jayne Groover’s life changing advice will help you reach the next level if your business, relationships, quite frankly, whatever you are trying to achieve. This book teaches you how to harness what is already in you to achieve the greatness you desire.
Ask and It Is Given
Law of Attraction gurus, Esther and Jerry Hicks, divulge the reality of manifestation and provide practical tools on how to truly achieve anything you want.
The Power of Habit
Your habits are the difference between success and failure and your habits can inspire changes that will impact generations to come after you. Charles Duhigg discusses the science of habits and choice to lead a successful existence.
Atomic Habits
Most people have bad habits that they’d like to get rid of. Jame Clear is a mastermind of getting rid of bad habits and creating new and good habits. Atomic Habits discusses the science behind habit building through proven research. This book provides practical advice that you can implement immediately to enhance your daily life.
The Slight Edge
What separates the world’s greatest from most people are their routines and small habits. Jeff Olson, gives you all the insight you need to achieve your deepest desires. Whether you want to build wealth, get fit, or perform better, the small actions over time consistently is what gets you there.
The Art of Extraordinary Confidence
Confidence comes differently for different people. One thing we can all agree on is that it’s an amazing thing to have and can take your life to the next level. For those suffering from lack of confidence or social anxiety, this book is for you. Dr. Aziz’s methods for creating and building confidence will make you unrecognizable.
The Confidence Code
This book provides what all women should know to master the art of self assurance. A woman can be as confident as she wants in any aspect of her life. Learn the practical tips on how to get there and why inaction is the enemy of true confidence, while failure is the building block.
As a Man Thinketh
This book has stood the test of time by being one of the must read personal development books today although it was written over a century ago. James Allen has helped millions of people achieve their greatest desires by simply changing the way they think. Learn Allen’s methods for creating and maintaining a pure mind to achieve heights in life.
Tools of Titans
The difference between the super successful and those who are not is nothing. Tools of Titan emphasizes the real difference from the movers and shakers in the world versus those who simply exist. The difference between the two is choice and daily living.
Simply Feminine: Surprising Insights from Men
Morgan Wonderly developed this book after spending thousands of hours of research and interviewing men. If you want a deeper dive into the Yin/Yang principles and the polarity between the masculine and the feminine, consider this book to understand femininity from a man’s perspective.
Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World
The best way to progress is from those who have already done it. If you poll some of the greats, one of the things they all have in common is that they had great mentors. Tim Ferriss shares a compilation of tools, tactics, and habits from the world’s most successful people. For the answers to some of life’s most challenging questions, give it a read.
The Defining Decade Why Your Twenties Matter–And How to Make the Most of Them
After high school you are in full control of your life and it will be whatever you make it. Traditionally, twenty-something year olds feel like there is time to figure things out and sometimes move into their thirties (and forties) still trying to figure it out. Meg Jay, in an artful and tasteful way, asks those thought provoking questions that are smart for twenty-something year olds to consider.
The Power of Femininity
All women possess the power of femininity, it is a true power. Michelle McKinney Hammond’s gives her readers all the principles on how to harness what is already natural to women from a faith-based perspective.
The Four Agreements
Don Miguel Ruiz’s practical guide to personal freedom is one of the simplest books with a grand message. This book is based on ancient Toltec wisdom that gives the reader freedom from self-limiting beliefs that cause limitation.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
A book filled with practical lessons on how to engage with people and attract people in whatever arena you need, Dale Carnegie has you covered in his best selling book of all time.
The Six Pillars of Self Esteem
Nathaniel Branden introduces the six pillars of achieving high levels of self esteem through practices in daily living from his background in psychology and science. If you’re looking to raise your awareness of how you view and think of yourself and others, this book is for you.
The Fine Art of Small Talk
Learn how to make small talk in any situation with Debra Fine’s practical advise and conversation cheat sheets. Get rid of social anxiety and feel comfortable in social events even when you don’t know anyone who is in attendance.
The Power of Positive Thinking
A faith-based approach to develop and maintain positive thinking to reach the desired outcomes in your life. Negative thoughts can, at times, feel uncontrollable. Norman Vincent Peale gives his readers the process for achieving positivity and happiness. Happiness is a habit and is totally within your power to create.
RELATIONSHIP + MARRIAGE
Books to help you grow closer to the relationship and marriage you desire
How We Love
Whether you are in a relationship, marriage, or preparing for one you will can never truly understand yourself or your partner until you learn how both of you were shaped by your childhood experiences to receive and express love.
Get the Guy
Learn Matthew Husseys’ insights and basic approach on communicating and flirting with compatible men.
Getting to “I Do”
A step by step guide with real life examples on how to date, become engaged, and marry. Pat Allen will enlighten you by sharing the necessary conversation as couples should be having in the dating and flirting phrases to avoid either party wasting their time and saving themselves from heartbreak due to incompatibility.
A Woman’s Influence
Sometimes society distracts us from recognizing the influence women truly have. Tony Gaskins Jr. and Sheri Gaskins share their relationship journey while describing relationship dynamics between a man and a woman. If you are looking for an insightful perspective based in faith and spirituality, this book will help you clear up any confusion you have in men, dating, and relationships by embracing your femininity and influence
The Seven Principles of Making marriage Work
Research shows that people who are happily married are healthier and live longer compared to those with unhappy marriages. Relationship experts compile a list of core principles to promote and strengthen great marriages.
The 5 Love Languages
Knowing how you communicate love and how others in your life received love is paramount for a successful relationship. Whether it be the relationship with your spouse, children, friends, etc., this book gives the true meaning of communicating in a loving relationship.
Wired for Dating
A book to enhance your excitement for dating and a science based approach on attracting a compatible mate.
Eight Dates
Learn the science of long lasting relationships and eight conversation topics every couple needs to have.
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
Men and women have obvious psychological differences, and most of the issues between the sexes are due to a lack of understanding those differences. Learn the differences between what motivates men and women for harmony in relation with the opposite sex.
Communication Miracles for Couples
Jonathan Robinson’s simple and realistic approach to communication with your spouse (and in other relationships) are easily implementable and have proven results.
I Hear You
One of the greatest desires of the human heart is to be heard. Michael Sorensen, provides methods of communication so each person is getting their needs met. Become a better listener and communicator with the gems in this book.
Boundaries in Marriage
A book that gives you tools on setting clear boundaries, in a loving way.
The 4 Seasons of Marriage
Like many other things, marriage has seasons and the best seasons are spring and summer. However, the experience in the winter and fall seasons are what some couples can’t seem to get out of. Gary Chapman’s insights assist couples in staying in the spring and summer seasons.
Making Sense of Men
A straight to the point book about the essence of male interaction. Alison Armstrong, the OG of not only understanding the differences between the sexes but also how they can effectively come together and be great.
Keys to the Kingdom
If you are truly confused by men and want to understand how to avoid some of the romantic pitfalls that so many of us make, Alison Armstrong’s Keys to the Kingdom will give you all the tools and wisdom you need.
The Queen Code
Decode and understand how true queen women maintain wonderful relationships with men.
In Synch with the Opposite Sex
A short, effective, and hilarious guide on male psychology and decoding dating.
The Amazing Development of Men
A wise and valuable perspective on relationships is what you will get out of Alison Armstrong’s book. If you want to attract an emotionally healthy partner, take heed to Alison’s tools and never look back.
Straight Talk, No Chaser
A direct and straightforward book on a man’s needs. Steve Harvey puts together his experiences and many of his friend’s in an eloquent way so there is no confusion about men after reading.
The Way of the Superior Man
An insight tale about why men and women need polarity in their dynamic. A window to the male experience and the stages through manhood a man must experience to arrive at his maximum potential. This book is written for men, however a smart woman who is wanting to attract her soulmate will read this book so she deeply understands the needs of her man and other men that are important to her.
CAREER + FINANCE
Books to help you reach you money goals
We Should all be Millionaires
Rachel Rogers not only provides you with actionable steps to help you achieve your money goals, she always gives you the imperative skills to help you embody the woman who lives a millionaire lifestyle through her mind, body, soul, and bank account.
The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
If you’re seeking to transform your habits around money, Dave Ramsey’s principles can get you there very quickly.
The 4-Hour Workweek
If you’re willing to take an unorthodox approach to changing your financial health, Timothy Ferriss’ insights will not only humor you but give you some understanding as to why he is the advisor to ground breaking businesses such as Facebook, Uber, Duolingo, and Shopify.
The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel shows his readers that doing well with money has more to do with one’s behaviors rather than knowledge. Learn the minor behavioral changes that will increase your net worth.
Girl Boss
Sophia Amoruso gives her take on strength, confidence, and humility and how she leveraged them to become one of the richest self made women in the world according to Forbes.
Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office
Lois Frankel reveals why some ladies make significant strides in their careers while others remain stagnant. The strategies in this book will assist you in eliminating sabotaging behaviors and skyrocket your career socially and professionally.
Dare to Lead
Brené Brown stands by a leader being “anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and who has the courage to develop that potential.” Dare to Lead provides its readers with the wisdom to lead in a safe way to foster effective work teams.
Never Split the Difference
Life is a series of negotiations, whether it be with your spouse, children, employees, family members, and friends, so why not master the art of negotiating? Learn tools to understand the needs of the other party and how to achieve your desired outcomes.
The Richest Man in Babylon
Gain the wisdom and strategies of how to make, multiply, and sustain wealth. According to Charles Conrad, anyone can become rich through hard, steady, and strategic work.
Rich Dad Poor Dad
The holy grail of financial education that will transform your relationship with money for the better.
The Secrets of Six Figure Women
Barbara Stanny will aid in shifting your focus from the income barriers that you may be dealing with at the moment to breaking these barriers. You will understand that the moment you decide to make more money, is the moment you allow space for more money to flow into your life
The Millionaire Fastlane
Learn the ways in which you can change your level of wealth by changing your choices. Wealth doesn’t have to be something that only few get to enjoy.
Think and Grow Rich
A classic on abundance and wisdom wrapped up into a book that will enhance multiple areas of your life, not just your wealth. Napoleon Hill gives you the keys to progress, success, and contentment through his wisdom in this book.
STYLE
Books to teach you how to find the perfect style for you
Forever Chic” Frenchwomen’s Secrets for Timeless Beauty, Style, and Substance
A French woman’s perspective on excelling through each aspect of a feminine life. From skin care, clothing, diet, to charm gain Tish Jett’s wisdom and enhance your feminine life!
Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life: Because You Can’t Go Naked
For tactics on how to achieve the fashionable version of yourself you want to see in the mirror everyday and how to tailor your fashion choices to fit your lifestyle and body shape, George Brescia has you covered.
A Guide to Elegance: For Every Woman Who Wants to Be Well and Properly Dressed on All Occasions
If you want to have a closet prepared with outfits to attend any event, Genevieve Antoine Dariaux gives you a guide on how to achieve the outfit that is best suited for your body and color combinations for you. This is not a book on fashion, but on elegance.
A Guide to Quality, Taste & Style
A guide that doesn’t necessarily tell you what to wear, but zeroes in on the basics and wardrobe essentials. Define your style and cut out the things that sabotage your wardrobe.
The Little Black Book of Style
If you’re looking for a helpful and inspirational book about style and fashion, Nina Garcia’s insight can take your style to the next level. García, a fashion journalist, the editor-in-chief of Elle, author, and a judge on the Bravo/Lifetime reality television program Project Runway, helps her readers understand that it’s their confidence that is captivating, powerful and it doesn’t fade, and that is endlessly more interesting than beauty.
The Curated Closet
Detailed insight that gets into the nitty gritty of your closet and how you can improve your personal look. To understand the difference between style and fashion, Anuschka Rees’ guide will give you the tools you need to look good everyday.
A Guide to Elegance
Genevieve Antoine Dariaux provides classic tips on how to dress timelessly. From color combinations, jewelry, and shoes Dariaux provides her guidance on all things style.
Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion
Fast fashion has taken over the fashion world, but at what cost? Elizabeth Cline has done her research and informs her readers on the world of garment making and marketing. It will be hard not to be a savvy shopper and purchase quality over cheap.
The Conscious Closet
The fashion industry has been moving towards a more conscious was of producing clothing. Many down coat brands have eliminated fur and numerous clothing brands have focused on a more sustainable production that has less of an impact on the environment.
HEALING
Books perfect for healing from a relationship, marriage, or trauma
Love Me, Don’t Leave Me
If you are someone that was denied love, comfort, and safety from those closest to you very early in life, therapist Michelle Skeen combines acceptance commitment therapy, schema therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy to help you get to the root of your abandonment fears. Our style of attaching to those that we love stems from what we learned as a child. Some of us are secure, some anxious, and some avoid. Michelle Skeen gives you the tactics necessary to relax in love and feel securely attached to your mate.
Becoming the One
For those looking to improve their self-compassion, learn about your inner child, practice self-soothing, and learn how to show up for yourself first to transform the way you show up in your relationships. This book is great for anyone whether you are in a relationship or not.
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
Learn all the ways in which you control more of your life’s experience than you think through Eckhart Tolle’s story on spiritual enlightenment.
Moving Beyond Trauma
Trauma impacts everyone in different ways and impacts your day to day function according to Ilene Smith. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction or mental health issues in general, this wisdom and exercises in this book will kickstart your healing journey.
Girl, Wash Your Face
If you’re in a rut, this book will take you out of it from the introduction and inspire you to go get everything you want out of life. Rachel Hollis explains why you are responsible for who you are, become, and how happy you are. Everything begins and ends with you. This relatable book offers practical and common experiences, with a touch of humor, to help you pull yourself out of whatever life may throw at you.
The Gifts of Imperfection
Brene Brown’s vulnerable and authentic approach to worthiness and living a full life are captivating and very practical. She provides many professional insights and worksheets to go along with her insights and research.
Trust
Trust is one of those things that are super fragile, and we all trust differently. If you want to develop the way you view trust and have trust with others, Iyanla Vanzant’s writing will help you put the pieces together by teaching you how to trust yourself first so you can practice trust with others who earn it.
Daring Greatly
Another one of Brene Brown’s books to help you find the courage to put yourself out into the world, take risks, and embrace your vulnerability. This book touches on everything from romance to parenting.
Attached
We all have an attachment style. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller use their professional expertise and explain the ways humans attach to one another. If you’re not sure of your attachment style, this is the book for you. Through the exercises throughout this book, you will learn your attachment style and if it is a style that you do not like, you will learn the tips and tricks to change it.
The Breakup Bible
Everyone suffers through a breakup at some point in life, and relationship expert Rachel Sussman is aware of that so she came up with techniques to make the breakup journey easier. Learn about the three phases of a breakup to prevent any future relationship anxiety.
The Divorce Recovery Workbook
No one gets married to get divorce, but it happens sometimes. If divorce happens it’s no secret that it can be very complicated. All the emotions that come from a divorce are expected and normal to feel. Mark Rye and Crystal Dea Moore, discuss the stages of divorce and offer sound professional advice on how to get back to you and back on your feet.
HEALTH + WELLNESS
Books to assist you in maintaining the best body and mind
In Defense of Food
We all know that health is wealth and depending on what part of the world you live in, access to healthy produce can be a bit difficult. However, to enhance your health and ultimately your life, the food you consume is vital. Learn from Michael Pollan the tactics on how to eat “real food” to enhance your lifestyle and life expectancy.
Genius Foods
A book on improving mental sharpness, preventing aging, enhancing energy, and decrease your likelihood of disease all from the food you eat. Filled with scientific research, Max Lugavere provides the information you need to enhance your diet.
Heal Your Body, Cure Your Mind
This book provided ways that you can heal emotionally through daily simple exercises you can do in 5 min, to physically with the right nutrition and supplements.
How Not to Die
A huge amount of illness is caused by today’s indulgent western diets. There is no doubt that eating sugar and unrefined carbohydrates takes a lot of the blame.
Mind Gut Connection
Dr. Emerson Mayer provides his advanced views into how the mind and guy communicate. The brain is far more powerful in tipping the balance between health and illness than just governing our mental wellbeing.
FERTILITY, PREGNANCY + PARENTHOOD
Books to enhance your reproductive health, calm your pregnancy worries and new mom stress
It Starts with the Egg
For those trying to conceive, Rebecca Fett uses science and practical tips to improve the odds of conception by getting the female and male body ready for procreation.
Real Food for Pregnancy
Learn why conventional advice is not always accurate and how to eat the foods that not only benefit your baby, but also prime your body for carrying a baby.
What to Expect When You’re Expecting
For an excellent source of information to get all of your questions answered when you or your spouse is expecting.
Expecting Better
We all know that the topic of pregnancy is filled with a lot of taboos and baseless practices and information. Emily Oster lays everything out for expecting parents to make informed decisions throughout pregnancy and delivery.
Raising Good Humans
Not your typical parenting tools book. Understand why you have the parenting style that you do, especially if your child is not resonating with your style. Hunter Clarke-Fields Gives you the insights needed for raising kind and confident children.
The Whole-Brain Child
A guide for seeing the world through your child’s eyes, and understand what is underneath their emotions and behaviors.
The Montessori Toddler
Enhance your parenting through specific language and age based activities encouraged by Dr. Maria Montessori. Author Simone Davies provides practical approaches to setting up your home for your toddlers success and growth in all areas.