Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The thoughts we have about ourselves, our lives, and our futures matter. The words we use with ourselves make a difference.” I reached for this book as I was feeling down and exhausted. I haven’t even felt the desire to read fiction for a while, which is so unlike me! Over the…
Category: Self-Help & Instruction
Mindful Communication for Happiness – Book Review
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Good communication is vital to being happy. It’s important to think for yourself and evaluate what’s true.” Communication has never been one of my strong points. I have gotten better over the years, but there is still plenty for me to work on! Thankfully, this book gave me that perfect stepping stone…
The Way of the Tortoise – Book Review
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “When we are young, we have visions, dreams of the life we want to lead, or blazing a trail in our desired profession… It is absolutely possible to achieve your dreams.” I’ll admit, I’m not a sporty person. However, when I was in school, I loved to play hockey, tennis and netball,…
Real Resilience: How To Thrive In The New Normal – Book Review
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It takes action to grow, change and attain success.” I reached for this book after a particularly tough week. I was feeling low, and so many things had started to creep up on me, making me feel like a deflated balloon. This book gave me a little bit of that strength back,…
The Quill Method: Conquer Depression In 10 Steps – Book Review
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The first step in solving any problem is realizing that you have one.” Depression is such a big problem today – it’s something many of us have had the displeasure of experiencing throughout our lives in one form or another and quite frankly, we don’t speak about it enough! This book has…
Finding Your Voice – Book Review
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Most of us wait until we feel as if we are drowning in desperation and hopelessness before we consider changing our lives and seeking answers” My first non-fiction book review has been an incredible learning curve! This book really opened my eyes to what is happening to so many people around the…