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Must-Read Books To Kickstart The New Year Create a plan and purpose for the new year with these reads.
By Jackalyn Beck
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he new year brings up the hope of new beginnings and the guilt of past failures. But, books provide the power to overcome challenges with wisdom and insight. From action plans to encouragement, these books will equip you with the tools you need to tackle the new year beyond just January.
1. Unapologetic AF: 34 Ways to Unleash Your Inner Badass by Kelly Charles-Collins Start the new year strong by unleashing your inner badassery and confidence. Through Unapologetic AF, Kelly Charles-Collins shares life lessons and tips to help women of any age. Additionally, it features 34 ways Kelly learned to release her inner greatness. The book explores practical ways to turn opposition into opportunities and distraction into determination.
2. Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace by Minda Harts Thought leader Minda Harts takes a look at toxic work environments and the burdens they bring. Right Within dives into this difficult topic in a witty and authentic way to bring women of color a sense of solace after experiencing racial trauma in the workplace. She also provides practical advice on how to transform your workspace into a healthy, inclusive space, by offering strategies for women of color to speak up during racialized moments.
3. Burnout by Amelia Nagoski and Emily Nagoski Burnout helps you manage your inner critic. Amelia and Emily Nagoski explore worry from the mundane to the soul-sucking. They use stories, experiences, and science to explain how and why to fight burnout. Through practical strategies and research-based tips, they share the transforming power of how women can master self-love and the stress cycle. The writing is quirky, fun, and focused on empowering women in their everyday lives.
4. Dare to Lead by Brené Brown From business owners to community members, everyone is a leader. But, true leadership takes vulnerability, empathy, and courage. In Dare to Lead, Brené Brown shares leadership and life advice that is both practical and simple. The information also comes from over 20 years of data and research. So, suffice to say, it’s trustworthy.
5. Take Back Your Time by Christy Wright Life balance often feels unattainable, but it might be hiding in plain sight. In Take Back Your Time, Christy Wright goes step-by-step through how to spend time on what matters. Each chapter ends with journal questions to encourage critical thinking about how to do the right thing at the right time. This book is perfect for starting the new year, since it will reframe how you look at the world and spend your resources.
6. Find The Good by Heather Lende This optimistic book comes from an unlikely source, an obituary writer. In Find The Good, Heather Lende offers advice on how to weather the storms of life and come out better on the other side. This easy read is so sunny, both optimists and pessimists will want to fit it into their schedules. Though it’s also a quick read that’ll make you see the hope and good in the new year, the depth of the stories will stick with you for years to come.
Jackalyn Beck is a freelance writer based in Dallas, TX. @jackalyn.beck
LadiesWhoLeverage.com | 19 | Winter 2022