One of the most powerful books I read is The Body Keeps Score which explores the link between mind and body and how our experiences shape the way we think and behave. Not light reading, but insightful - fundamentally changed my thinking.
Gabor Mate has a book about the same kind of stuff called "When the Body Says No". Both are great. I completely believe that mental stress has a physical impact, and I don't just mean a lack of mental energy making us lazy and make poor choices, I mean genuine physical conditions. Think about when you are anxious, your entire body reacts. That's often how you feel it. I could go on but yeah, DYOR. It's real.
And if you don't like to read, the audio books are great too :). I read lost connections but listened to Hari's latest book Stolen Focus and really enjoyed his narration :)
One of the barriers to people reading these books I feel, is because they are in the "self help" section. I think this section needs to be changed to personal development.
Have you read Man's Search for Meaning? Another very good book. I loved the Happiest Man on Earth, it made my heart so full and his survival was amazing.
There are some pretty good fiction books too, with deeper meaning. Matt Haigs the Midnight Library, I just couldn't put it down. Boy Swallows Universe is another good one by Trent Dalton. The Improbable Life of Ricky Bird is also fiction with was deeper themes going on.
Also, after tonights discussion. The Happiness Trap has some good strategies on managing thoughts. (I own hard copies of these books so happy to loan them out)
Having read David Goggin's book, yes full on and very inspirational. Also listen to the podcast from Rich Roll (Finding Ultraman...another highly recommended book) and David Goggins (https://www.richroll.com/podcast/david-goggins/).
But another book I can highly recommend is 'The Social Leap' from William von Hippel, about how and why humans connect. It provided fantastic insights into the human mind and why we think the way we do, and why it is fundamental for us humans to connect.
Lost Connections though changed my life. It's a top three for me. I love how Johann conducts his research in the field, not in a library or through a computer. He is a fuckin' whiz and Lost Connections gave me a lot of answers at a time when I really needed them. I might revisit it actually.
One of the most powerful books I read is The Body Keeps Score which explores the link between mind and body and how our experiences shape the way we think and behave. Not light reading, but insightful - fundamentally changed my thinking.
I love the title lol I’ll have to give it a go. It’s amazing how a book can act as a nexus for our thought patterns.
Gabor Mate has a book about the same kind of stuff called "When the Body Says No". Both are great. I completely believe that mental stress has a physical impact, and I don't just mean a lack of mental energy making us lazy and make poor choices, I mean genuine physical conditions. Think about when you are anxious, your entire body reacts. That's often how you feel it. I could go on but yeah, DYOR. It's real.
Sarah, Ive had this book in my work back pack for 3 weeks now. Im hanging out to read it but know it's a heavy-ish one so haven't dives into it yet.
And if you don't like to read, the audio books are great too :). I read lost connections but listened to Hari's latest book Stolen Focus and really enjoyed his narration :)
One of the barriers to people reading these books I feel, is because they are in the "self help" section. I think this section needs to be changed to personal development.
Have you read Man's Search for Meaning? Another very good book. I loved the Happiest Man on Earth, it made my heart so full and his survival was amazing.
There are some pretty good fiction books too, with deeper meaning. Matt Haigs the Midnight Library, I just couldn't put it down. Boy Swallows Universe is another good one by Trent Dalton. The Improbable Life of Ricky Bird is also fiction with was deeper themes going on.
How good are books though! :D
Awesome! Reading list just got a little longer lol
It's never ending đŸ˜‚
My to read list on good reads keeps getting longer and longer
Also, after tonights discussion. The Happiness Trap has some good strategies on managing thoughts. (I own hard copies of these books so happy to loan them out)
Having read David Goggin's book, yes full on and very inspirational. Also listen to the podcast from Rich Roll (Finding Ultraman...another highly recommended book) and David Goggins (https://www.richroll.com/podcast/david-goggins/).
But another book I can highly recommend is 'The Social Leap' from William von Hippel, about how and why humans connect. It provided fantastic insights into the human mind and why we think the way we do, and why it is fundamental for us humans to connect.
Both of these are great.
Lost Connections though changed my life. It's a top three for me. I love how Johann conducts his research in the field, not in a library or through a computer. He is a fuckin' whiz and Lost Connections gave me a lot of answers at a time when I really needed them. I might revisit it actually.
Wise words from Hari and there's been a couple of times in my life when my body told me its time to stop, listen, and make change. As for books, The Happiness Hypothesis by Johnathan Haidt is a great read. https://www.amazon.com.au/Happiness-Hypothesis-Finding-Modern-Ancient/dp/0465028020
PS: All hail David Goggins!