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The best ‘self help’ book you’ve ever read…

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TrifledOut · 26/12/2022 17:14

I’m not really into self help books, to be honest. I’ve got ADHD and usually get bored and demotivated and stop reading them halfway through. BUT… I’m really feeling the need for some ideas / guidance going into 2023, and maybe a bit of motivation, energy, creativity…something!

I’ve just left a hideously stressful job (and long career) in education. I start a 6-month corporate training contract next week, which is not something I want to do long term, but needed a short term, paid way out of education. I’m already stressed and bored thinking about it, if I’m honest.l, but it’s got to be better than the teaching / SLT madness.

I’m 45, knackered, perimenopausal, Mum to older teenagers, feeling really down on myself lately and I need to pretty much rethink my whole direction in life.

What book do I need to read to change my life? (Trying not to feel like a complete twat for typing that sentence).

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KrazyboutKillian · 19/10/2024 07:38

Old thread but placemarking

MaitreKarlsson · 29/10/2024 11:59

Just been away and read 'Time and How to Spend It' by James Wallman. Really excellent pointers about using leisure time in the best ways and not just frittering it away on pointless nonsense. Think it's going to help with my very frustrating weekends/half terms when kids don't want to leave the house.

I'd also recommend as a PP said 'Stop Thinking Start Living'.

KrazyboutKillian · 31/10/2024 18:53

@MaitreKarlsson , that sounds interesting

I bought atomic habits , trying to build good habits

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thepatronsaintofbubblewrap · 26/12/2022 18:43

Also remeber with adhd; kicking yourself into gear doesn't work.
For the most part neurotypicals don't understand that.
I can kick myself a little into gear sometimes but I'd like to learn a better way.

Another reason I love Feel the Fear is that with 9 things in life to keep developing, and facing fear to try new things, it makes use of ADHD need for new things and distractions, turning it into a strength.

desidi · 17/11/2024 08:45

the How To Fail podcast by Elizabeth Day is great. The one with Rick Astley is fascinating

raspberrykombucha · 17/11/2024 12:24

Feel the Fear and do it anyway. Great book, life changing and has helped friends too.

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