Self-improvement Book Club by Rachel

The Mountain Is You: Brianna Wiest The Climb Begins: This excerpt introduces the central metaphor of the book: the mountain as an obstacle representing internal struggles and self-sabotage. We learn that it's not solely external challenges that hold us back, but also our own unconscious patterns and limiting beliefs. Chapter 1: We embark on a journey of self-discovery, acknowledging that self-sabo...

Cheers to a new year filled with growth, change, reading, and self-discovery! In this inaugural review for 2024, I am excited to share insights from "This Naked Mind" by Annie Grace, a profound exploration into the effects of alcohol on the brain and the societal narratives surrounding it. As we often witness people embracing Dry January, their initial foray into an extended period without alcohol...

I talk about the top 4 books so read in 2023: first up, Sober Curious. The most impactful part of "Sober Curious" may vary for different readers, but a significant aspect is the challenge to reevaluate one's relationship with alcohol and consider the potential benefits of sobriety. Warrington's approach is not about strict abstinence but rather about cultivating mindfulness and making choices that...

I reviewed Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind is based on imagination—the ability to envision in your mind what you cannot at present see with your eyes. It is based on the principle that all things are created twice. There is a mental (first) creation, and a physical (second) creation. By using a personal statement, future visualizations, tapping into your values, and aligning with who you reall...

I review the book "The Whole-Brain Child," by Dr. Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. This book offers a revolutionary approach to parenting based on the latest breakthroughs in brain science. They argue that traditional methods of discipline and reward often miss the mark because they fail to address the underlying neurological development of children. Throughout the book, Siegel and Bryson offe...

I review Jay Shetty's insightful book "8 Rules of Love," in which he delves into the complexities of love, offering a roadmap for navigating its various stages and fostering meaningful connections. Drawing upon ancient Vedic wisdom and modern psychology, Shetty presents eight guiding principles to help individuals find, nurture, and maintain love. The book is structured around four stages of love,...

From the book “Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself," I talk about how to set boundaries with family this holiday season. Author, Nedra Glover Tawwab, a licensed therapist and relationship expert, provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and establishing healthy boundaries in all aspects of life. She breaks down the complex topic into manageable pieces, offering practi...

I review the book “The Four Agreements, A Toltec Wisdom Book BY DON MIGUEL RUIZ.” THE FOUR AGREEMENTS 1. Be Impeccable With Your Word - Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. 2. Don't Take Anything Personally - Nothing others do is because of you. What oth...

I review the book “Originals” and summarize the main points. In his thought-provoking book "Originals: How Nonconformists Move the World," Adam Grant delves into the world of originality, exploring the qualities and behaviors that enable individuals to generate groundbreaking ideas and champion them in the face of resistance. Grant challenges the notion that originality is solely the product of ge...

And this podcast will talk about how to calm an overactive brain and how stress, fear, and anxiety play your overactive brain. Stress is a physical, mental, or emotional response to a demand. It can be caused by a real or perceived threat, challenge, or change. Stress can be positive or negative, but too much stress can be harmful to our health. Fear is an emotion that is triggered by a perceived...

I reviewed and summarized the key ideas from Rick Hanson's book Making Great Relationships: Strong relationships are essential for health and happiness. They depend on continually nurturing intimacy, respect and compatibility. Express more gratitude, affection, admiration and joy with loved ones. This positive resonance strengthens bonds. Manage conflicts wisely through empathy, assertive communic...

The Gap and The Gain by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan: The Gap and The Gain argues that it's important to focus our energy on our potential future rather than our past. The "gap" refers to the space between where we are now and where we could be. The "gain" means what we will get by focusing on new opportunities and possibilities. Some major ideas from the book: Focus on your future vision, not...

The 7th habit from Stephen Covey's book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" is Sharpen the Saw. It is about renewing oneself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Covey argues that in order to be effective in all areas of our lives, we need to take care of ourselves. This means eating healthy, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and spending time doing things we enjoy....

I interviewed John Collins a Business start up executive about the book The Psychology of Money by Morgan Houses. This is a book that explores the psychology of money and how it affects our financial decisions. Here is a summary of the book in bullet points: Money is a tool. Money is not a goal in and of itself. It is a tool that can help us achieve our goals. Our relationship with money is shaped...

Habit 6 from the book 7 habits of highly effective people by Stephen Covey is all about synergy. To “synergise,” is all about recognizing that two heads are better than one when it comes to problem-solving. When people work together to find solutions to challenges, they bring with them different strengths and experiences. It is these differences that can help achieve a better overall result than o...

I review the book Radical Compassion by Tara Brach. I focus on the chapter about forgiveness and how to forgive yourself and others with the practice of RAIN. In this heartfelt and deeply practical book, the author offers an antidote: an easy-to-learn four-step meditation that quickly loosens the grip of difficult emotions and limiting beliefs. Each step in the meditation practice (Recognize, Allo...

This is part two of my review of the book “The last law of attraction book you’ll ever read” by Andrew Kapp. How does Gratitude fit in with the Law of Attraction? So, it’s safe to say that if you want to attract great things into your life, you need to “vibrate” at a high frequency to do that, right? And that’s where gratitude comes in. Gratitude is one of the highest frequency there is! Whenever...

Part 1 of reviewing the book: The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need To Read. Everything you want has been waiting for you. And it wants you just as much. The time to claim it all has finally arrived. This is The Last Law of Attraction Book You’ll Ever Need To Read. This book includes 60 pages of top-tier powerhouse techniques for finally getting out of your own way and manifesting your...

I review Habit 5 of “The 7 habits of highly effective people” by Stephen Covey. The Habit of Empathic Communication Communication is the most important skill in life. You spend years learning how to read, write, and speak. But what about listening? What training have you had that enables you to listen so you really, deeply understand another human being? Probably none, right? If you’re like most p...

I continue to review the book the end past survival guide life strategies for sensitive people by Judith Orloff, MD. In this episode, I focus on how to protect your energy from energy vampires, such as narcissist, or other toxic people that can come into your life and drain or harm you.

I reviewed the book by Judith Orloff “The Empath's Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People” where I talk about the empaths challenges with health, addiction, over eating alcohol, relationships and more. I also talk about what it means to be an empath, and the two different types of impasse, which are in this book, physical or emotional empath. This practical, empowering, and loving bo...

In the book 7 Habits of Highly Effective people by Stephen Covet, I review Habit # 4, Think Win-Win. Most situations are part of an interdependent reality, and then Win/Win is the only viable alternative of the six paradigms of human interaction. Think of Win/Win as the bait of interpersonal leadership. Character is the foundation of Win/Win. There are three character traits essential to this para...

I review the book “Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How You Can Make Yours Last” by John Gottman. Dr. Gottman teaches you how to recognize attitudes that doom a marriage which are things like contempt, criticism, defensiveness, and stonewalling. This book provides communication tips and advice to bring more positivity into your relationship. You can avoid patterns that lead to divorce, and Why M...

I review the book “Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age” by Bruce Feiler. is a guidebook to weathering the big changes we may experience in our lives, from getting divorced to starting a new job, from coping with illness to winning the lottery. These major transitions can cause us to feel unstable, uncertain, and overwhelmed. In this book you can learn to: Use your own storytell...

I review the book Think and Grow Rich which is a self-help book written by Napoleon Hill and published in 1937. The book argues that anyone can achieve success if they have the right mindset and are willing to work hard. Hill identifies 13 principles that he believes are essential for success, including desire, faith, autosuggestion, visualization, and persistence. Here are some of the main points...