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Books That Helped Me Grow (In Life and Motherhood)
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items Before kids, I used to love reading. I could get completely lost in a book for hours and not even notice time passing. But over time, between school runs, work, and everything else, reading became something I just didn’t have time for anymore.
Recently, I started making space for it again, even if it’s just a few pages at a time. I didn’t realise how much I missed it until I picked it back up. These are the books I’ve read during this season. Some helped me shift my mindset, some made me r...
Nothing overwhelming or unrealistic, just books that felt right for where I am in life now
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Recently, I started making space for it again, even if it’s just a few pages at a time. I didn’t realise how much I missed it until I picked it back up. These are the books I’ve read during this season. Some helped me shift my mindset, some made me r...
Nothing overwhelming or unrealistic, just books that felt right for where I am in life now
This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.
Sections
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Self-Improvement
Parenting
Self-Improvement
I read this at a time when I was starting to question what I really wanted out of life beyond just work. It helped me pause and think about purpose in a simple, non-overwhelming way, and gently pushed me to start figuring out what my own “ikigai” mig...
Ikigai: Japanese Secret to Long Happy Life
At the time I read this, I was starting to explore manifestation and what it could actually look like in real life. This book helped me understand the basics without feeling overwhelming and made me more mindful of my thoughts and intentions.
The Art of Manifesting by Carolyn Boyes
I’ll admit I was a bit late reading this, but it completely changed how I see money and work. It helped me realise I didn’t want to stay stuck in the same cycle forever and introduced a different way of thinking about income, freedom, and long-term g...
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Kids
After becoming a mom, it was when I felt like there just wasn’t enough time in the day to keep up with everything. This book helped me rethink how I approach both work and life, and focus on habits that actually make things feel more manageable and i...
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
A simple but powerful reminder to stop overthinking and let go of what you can’t control. It helped me shift my mindset and focus more on myself.
The Let Them Theory: Life-Changing Tool
A really insightful read that focuses on the mindset and behaviour behind money. It helped me see things from a different perspective and reflect on my own habits.
The Psychology of Money: Lessons on Wealth
This book gave me a new perspective on how habits work and why they matter so much. It helped me focus on small, manageable changes instead of trying to do everything at once, which made it feel much more doable in everyday life.
The Atomic Habits
Parenting
I didn’t realise how much of parenting comes down to patience and communication until I was in it. This book helped me become more aware of how I speak and respond, and gave me simple ways to handle situations without things escalating so quickly.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Talk
As a millennial parent, I grew up in a more strict environment where emotions weren’t really talked about or understood. This book helped me see how a child’s brain actually works and develops, and it completely changed how I approach my kids. It mad...
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Strategies to Nurture Mind
This book gave me a gentle reminder to approach parenting with more connection and less reaction. It helped me understand my kids a bit better and made me more mindful of how I respond in everyday situations.
Good Inside: Guide to Resilient Parenting
This one felt really personal to me because I didn’t grow up learning much about money or financial habits. It made me realise how important these conversations are, especially between a mother and daughter. A really thoughtful and practical read tha...
How a Mother Should Talk About Money with Daughter
This book gave me a different perspective on parenting, especially when it comes to respecting and understanding my child as their own person. It helped me slow down, be more patient, and respond in a calmer and more thoughtful way instead of reactin...
Elevating Child Care: Guide to Respectful Parenting
I read this during a phase where I felt easily overwhelmed and found myself losing patience more than I wanted to. It helped me understand my own triggers better and gave me simple ways to stay calmer in the moment. A really helpful reminder that cha...
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