Books that have changed my life as a teacher and allowed me to see a different identity - not “just a teacher” but soooo much more.
Changed my life. I now wake up at 5 am every day because of this book
The 5 AM Club
A staple in my library and an absolute MUST READ
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
A quick read - and soooo powerful
The Wealth Money Can't Buy: 8 Hidden Habits
The only spiritual book you'll need - aside from The Bible - this book taps into who you truly are. Not your thoughts, not your actions, but your soul
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
Read this either before or after Atomic Habits by James Clear and become a habit queen
High Performance Habits: Extraordinary People
A small excerpt each day to change the way you're viewing and living your life - literally. It changes you
The Pivot Year
You can read this in 2 days. Quick and insightful - after reading this my whole way of thinking and believing changed
The Secret By Rhonda Byrne
For my Jesus girlies - talk to God and reflect on life in this devotional. It allowed me to really tap into how I was showing up each day
Unfiltered: Living Raw, Real & Redeemed Devotional
Reading this opened my eyes to my life as a whole and how teaching is a small part of it, not the whole thing. It helped me see how to add value to the other parts of my life and diminish the importance of teaching so I don't feel as bogged down by i...
The 5 Types of Wealth: Guide to Dream Life
Reading this as a teacher and thinking about admin, parents, colleagues, etc. Very freeing
The Let Them Theory: Life-Changing Tool
This one surprised me. It resonated deeply and allowed me to recognize the patterns within myself as a teacher mom I did not quite realize were there.
Dear Teacher, You're Enough: Grace & Patience
Perfect for teachers caught in endless thought-loops that provoke stress
Don't Believe Everything You Think (Beyond Suffering)
Such a quick read and was one of the first books that opened my eyes to other aspects of life, not just teaching
The Four Agreements: Practical Guide to Freedom
Even if you're not almost 30, this book digs into your Saturn Return - which is right when a lot of teacher start to question this profession. Highly recommend
Almost 30
Learning you're in complete control of your behavior, thoughts, and beliefs…INSANE! This was great in an audiobook but I'd like to have it on hand to refer back to as well.
