Changes

If you made a New Year's resolution to create positive change in your life, here are some books to help you with that task.

Updated December 13, 2023
Carver County Library
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Build the life you want : the art and science of getting happier
Brooks, Arthur C.
Paper Book
You can get happier. And getting there will be the adventure of your lifetime. INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In Build the Life You Want, Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey invite you to begin a journey toward greater happiness no matter...
The fun habit : how the pursuit of joy and wonder can change your life
Rucker, Michael
Paper Book
Discover the latest scientific evidence for the potent and revitalizing value of fun and how to make having fun a habitual and authentic part of your daily life with "this well-researched and impressive guide" (BookPage). Doesn't it seem that the more we seek happiness,...
Get out of your own way : a skeptic's guide to growth and fulfillment
Hollis, Dave
Paper Book
The idea that you could be more but got in your own way should wake you up in the middle of the night. Dave Hollis used to think that "personal growth" was just for broken people, then he woke up. When a looming career funk, a growing drinking problem, and a challenging trek...
The great money reset : change your work, change your wealth, change your life
Schlesinger, Jill
Paper Book
Ten timely financial steps to build the life you really want. The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to rethink everything. Now, when it comes to envisioning a post-pandemic future, noted financial expert Jill Schlesinger hears one question over and over: How far should I...
Hard pivot : embrace change, find purpose, show up fully
Ohno, Apolo Anton
CD
Apolo Ohno shares his most valuable lessons for overcoming challenges with resilience, creativity, and purpose. In speed skating, a hard pivot is an aggressive shift of direction that requires courage, practice, and split-second timing. For Apolo Ohno, the most frightening hard pivot...
Own your past, change your future : a not-so-complicated approach to relationships, mental health, and wellness
Delony, John
Audiobook
Real change : mindfulness to heal ourselves and the world
Salzberg, Sharon
Audiobook
Set boundaries, find peace : a guide to reclaiming yourself
Tawwab, Nedra Glover
Paper Book
The instant New York Times bestseller End the struggle, speak up for what you need, and experience the freedom of being truly yourself. Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people...
Tiny habits : the small changes that change everything
Fogg, B. J.
Paper Book
New York Times Bestseller | A habit expert from Stanford University shares his breakthrough method for building habits quickly and easily. With Tiny Habits you'll increase productivity by tapping into positive emotions to create a happier and healthier life. Dr. Fogg's new and extremely practical...

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