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If you liked How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing, here are the top 100 books to read next:
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Save:A cult favorite for good reason! Take what works, leave what doesn’t, and prepare to see your home - and your stuff - in a whole new light. Worth reading for anyone looking to simplify, though it won’t spark joy for everyone.
When I tell people that my profession is teaching others how to tidy, I am usually met with looks of astonishment. “Can you actually make money doing that?” is their first question. This is almost alw... A refreshing, mind-shifting take on time and productivity - less about doing it all, more about enjoying what really matters. Not your standard self-help or time management fare, but a standout read for anyone rethinking their priorities.
But there’s one set of problems you almost certainly wouldn’t have experienced: problems of time. Even on your most exhausting days, it probably wouldn’t have occurred to you that you had “too much to...A relatable, science-backed guide for women tired of endless stress and impossible expectations. Not a universal fix, but packed with perspective and practical tools for breaking the burnout cycle.
“I’ve decided to start selling drugs so I can quit my job.” This is how Amelia’s friend Julie recently answered the question “How are you?” the Saturday before the new school year started. She was kid...A compassionate, practical guide to embracing yourself - flaws, fears, and all. Great for those seeking self-acceptance and healing through mindfulness and kindness, though not for readers after strict traditionalism or pure philosophy.
When Iwas in college, I went off to the mountains for a weekend of hiking with anolder, wiser friend of twenty-two. After we set up our tent, we sat by astream, watching the water swirl around rocks a...- #5
Save:A thoughtful, research-backed challenge to the myth of laziness; best for those looking to reframe rest and self-worth beyond productivity. Inspiring, validating, but not a toolkit for everyone.
I work in downtown Chicago, just off Michigan Avenue. Every morning, I make my way through throngs of tired commuters and slow-moving tourists, passing at least half a dozen people sitting on street c... A compassionate, eye-opening guide for recognizing and healing the invisible wounds of childhood emotional neglect - hugely helpful for many, but some may crave more depth or a broader perspective.
“…I am trying to draw attention to the immense contribution to the individual and to society which the ordinary good mother with her husband in support makes at the beginning, and which she does simpl...- #7
Save:A motivating wake-up call to break free from the smooth edges of modern comfort, loaded with personal adventure and thoughtful insights - but best savored if you like your life advice with a dose of wilderness storytelling.
A clear, practical guide to changing your habits - if you want to build better routines or break bad ones, this is one of the easiest and most useful books out there. Not revolutionary, but worth reading for almost anyone looking to make lasting changes.
Imagine two people resisting a cigarette. When offered a smoke, the first person says, “No thanks. I’m trying to quit.” It sounds like a reasonable response, but this person still believes they are a...- #9
Save:A landmark fusion of psychology and spirituality, The Road Less Traveled offers thought-provoking insights for those on a journey of self-discovery - just be prepared for some dated views and religious undertones as you go.
This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths.1 It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult—once we truly understand and ac... A short, memorable guide to personal freedom and peace, packed with practical rules and wrapped in spiritual flair - life-changing for some, too simplistic (and mystical) for others.
Dreaming is the main function of the mind, and the mind dreams twenty-four hours a day. It dreams when the brain is awake, and it also dreams when the brain is asleep. The difference is that when the...
