EMPOWERING BOOKS I WANT TO READ

 Whenever I'm interested in learning about something new, my first thought is usually "Let me find a book for that." I'm a firm believer in challenging yourself to keep learning, growing and evolving. Old habits die hard so the real fun is that it's often times easier said than done! Anyone else guilty of constantly telling yourself you need to "start eating healthy" or "drink more water?" Hi, my name is Kristen. Welcome to the club! 

That brings me to today's post-- Empowering Books I Want to Read. Mentally, I could use a little pep talk and a reminder of who the hell I am! I always assumed that the older I'd get, the more confident and self-assured I would be. Instead, it feels like I've lost a little bit of that spark. Don't get me wrong- I'm still very much opinionated and outspoken. The difference now is I'm more questioning and uncertain on a lot of things in life. Maybe that's a part of growing up, you lose a sense of naivety and start comparing where you're at to where you thought you would be. Whatever it may be, I hope we can all find ways to become our most authentic, confident and content selves. 

Because books always help to inspire me, here's a list of empowering books I want to read. If you've read any of these, please let me know your thoughts! I'd love to chat with you about them in the comments or on Instagram (you can find me @TheKristenDiary). 

EMPOWERING BOOKS I WANT TO READ

All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for Boundless Living by Morgan Harper Nichols 

All Along You Were Blooming is a collection of poetry on one's role in life's purpose. It hints at topics of grace and living your life to the fullest- both areas I know I can always improve on. 

The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You: Command an Audience and Sell Your Way to Success by Lydia Fenet

Very excited to read this book! It has a business theme related to selling which I love- I work in retail so this one I can definitely benefit from reading. While the premise is marketed around business and success, it shares an overall message of being the most powerful woman in any room. 

Her by Pierre Alex Jeanty

This one is written by a man which is very intriguing. It's nice to see different perspectives and  opinions when it comes to self-improvement. Her is about finding your own self-acceptance and inner strength while overcoming insecurities. 

Stripped: A Collection of Inspired Writings for the Evolving Woman by Cara Alwill Leyba

Stripped by Cara Alwill Leyba is another book of writings and poetry. I love the topics of becoming our true, authentic selves and showing who we really are. I've still been reading Daring Greatly by Brene Brown which focuses on the importance of vulnerability in one's life. I'm interested to see if these two have similar concepts that connect together! 

The She Book by Tanya Markul 

There seem to be a lot of poetry and affirmation books in the empowerment world, huh? I haven't really read a lot of poetry in the "real world," but I selected these based on the topics + customer ratings! The She Book is all about raising the bar of your life-- improving beauty, peace, love and more in our lives. I love that! 

What Kind of Woman: Poems by Kate Baer

Alright the last poems book of the day... What Kind of Woman by Kate Baer discusses the daily adversities that women often face in the world. It also includes different roles often played by women and how to seen in your own life. 

That's the lineup for today! I'm excited to pick these up and start getting my mojo back. I'm also always looking for new reads + recommendations so feel free to leave any you have below :) 

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