Reading is a great way to feed your mind and soul but also a great way to practice self-care.
Last year I set out to read 12 books, unfortunately, I failed miserably. I only made it to 4, which I guess is better than none, right!?!. This year though I am determined to do better and reach my goal of finishing my 2021 reading list. Right now I am glad to report as I am writing this post, I am more than halfway through my first book for the year!
So, in this post, I am sharing with you 12 books to read in 2021.
1- Year Of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
I’ve heard nothing but great things about this book and I felt it would be a great addition to my 2021 reading list.
This poignant, intimate, and hilarious memoir explores Shonda’s life before her Year of Yes. From her nerdy, book-loving childhood to her devotion to creating television characters who reflected the world she saw around her. The book chronicles her life after her Year of Yes had begun—when Shonda forced herself out of the house and onto the stage; when she learned to explore, empower, applaud, and love her truest self.
2- Superfans by Pat Flynn
As I mentioned earlier, I am more than halfway through this book, and so far I’m finding it to be very insightful.
Whether you’re a shy YouTuber just starting out, or the leader of a Fortune 500 company, your superfans are out there waiting for you to connect with them. You don’t need to change the entire world to build a successful business; you just need to change someone’s world.
3- Do More Better by Tim Challies
Productivity and execution are something I struggle with a lot, so as soon as I saw this book, I just knew I had to add it to my reading list.
In Do More Better, you will learn common obstacles to productivity / The great purpose behind productivity / 3 essential tools for getting things done / The power of daily and weekly routines / And much more, including bonus material on taming your email and 20 tips Tim has learned along the way.
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4- Do It Afraid by Joyce Meyer
- Understand fear and recognize how it works in your life.
- Confront those fears that are holding you back.
- Change your mindset for lasting freedom from some of the most common fears people face.
5- The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
We all can use a little help getting our day started right!?! I know I do!
What Hal has done is taken the best practices, developed over centuries of human consciousness development, and condensed the ‘best of the best into a daily morning ritual.
6- Atomic Habits by James Clear
Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving every day. James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.
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7- Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis
In Girl, Stop Apologizing, Rachel Hollis sounds like a wake-up call. She knows that many women have been taught to define themselves in light of other people—whether as wife, mother, daughter, or employee—instead of learning how to own who they are and what they want. With a challenge to women everywhere to stop talking themselves out of their dreams, Hollis identifies the excuses to let go of, the behaviors to adopt, and the skills to acquire on the path to growth, confidence, and believing in yourself. Age Range: Adult.
8- I Almost Forgot About You by Terry McMillan
This book was gifted to me by a dear friend a couple of years ago, but it’s been sitting here gathering dust. I believe 2021 is the year to bring it out. This book is named one of the best books of the year by Library Journal.
It is the inspiring story of a woman who shakes things up in her life to find greater meaning.
In I Almost Forgot About You, Dr. Georgia Young’s wonderful life—great friends, family, and successful career—aren’t enough to keep her from feeling stuck and restless. When she decides to make some major changes in her life, including quitting her job as an optometrist and moving house, she finds herself on a wild journey that may or may not include a second chance at love. Georgia’s bravery reminds us that it’s never too late to become the person you want to be and that taking chances, with your life and your heart, is always worthwhile.
The next few books all have one thing in common. They are all about storytelling. I am working on becoming good at what I do and connect with you better. The way to do so is by becoming good at telling your story.
9- Stories That Stick by Kindra Hall
A clear framework of ideals and a concise set of actions for you to take complete control of your own story, utilizing the principles behind the world’s most effective business storytelling strategies.
10- The Art of Story Telling by John Walsh
In The Art of Storytelling, John Walsh takes us through the steps to presenting a compelling story—outlining the strategies that helped him move from stutterer to storyteller. Whether you’re telling bedtime stories to your children or Bible stories to a congregation, this book will take your storytelling to a new level.
11- Exactly What To Say by Phil Jones
Often the decision between a customer choosing you over someone like you is your ability to know exactly what to say, when to say it, and how to make it count. Phil M. Jones has trained more than two million people across five continents and over fifty countries in the lost art of spoken communication. In Exactly What to Say, he delivers the tactics you need to get more of what you want.
12- What’s Your Story by Margot Leitman
Whether you want to give a memorable toast, nail a business presentation, or perform on stage, this workbook will have you brainstorming ideas, developing them into fully fleshed-out stories, and telling them aloud in no time!
That is it! My 2021 Reading list.
Have you read any of these books? If so, let me know what you think down below.
Would you like to join me on this “12 books to read in 2021” challenge? Leave a comment below with your 2021 reading list and we can keep each other accountable.
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