There is a benefit to reading that can be even more powerful.

One of the most affordable personal growth tools we have is reading. It's possible to learn a lot from books and practice it in your own life.

Summer is the best time of the year to read because of the slower pace and warm weather.

Consider the three books recommended by life coaches for your reading list.

‘The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself’

The author is Michael A. Singer.

It was recommended by Luca Garca-Giurgiu.

Every year I re-read this book and give it to my friends. I think it's great. It is a good introduction to the practice for people who are new to it. At a young age, I realized that my mind was both my best and worst enemy. This book shows you how to not let negative thoughts take over and how to tune out your worst inner critic. They can be challenged and met with compassion. Singer's writing helps me reflect on what really matters in life, to not sweat the small stuff and to focus on the larger picture, I think others will take that away from the book, too.

Stephen was by Stephen.

The person who recommended it was a life/leadership coach.

This book is perfect for people who are at a point in their life where they are ready to take a leap or embark on a new adventure. From a yoga perspective, finding your dharma is the reason you are here. The stories of how famous people have aligned their careers with their dharma can be found in ancient texts. It's possible that you have a successful career but still don't know what you want to do with your life. What it really means to discover your heart's passion and how that could connect to a career or help you live a happier, more inspired life is the guide offered by Cope.

‘Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole’

The author is Susan Cain.

It was recommended by a life coach.

I recommend this book to all of my clients, but also all of the humans in my life, just because of the impact it made on me. We tend to focus too much on the pursuit of happiness in the U.S. The dance between happy and sad, the in-between space of getting what we want and losing what we hope for, and that is the key to the human experience is argued to be the reason for joy. She shows us how to embrace the feelings of grief, anger, pain, and sadness as part of the human experience. She shows you how to navigate those feelings in a healthier way and takes away some of the stigma associated with carrying those emotions. It lifted a heavy burden off my shoulders.

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