Reviews
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Johann Hari: Stolen Focus
I recently read this book, and I can confidently say it’s a life-changing piece of work. If you only do one thing for yourself this year, let it be reading this book. I won’t go into too much detail—I don’t want to spoil the experience—but here’s a brief summary. While the book’s main goal is to explore why we’re losing the ability to concentrate and focus, it goes far beyond that. It becomes a profound analysis of human well-being, modern society, and the challenges of our time. Hari touches on a wide range of topics including education, digital overload, sleep deprivation, nutrition, hormone balance, ADHD, trauma, politics, the economy, climate…
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Lindsay Gibson: Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents
I read this book last year after a friend recommended it to me, and it became a crucial piece in solving the puzzle of my journey towards inner stability. It helped me in three major ways: This book also made me realize how unhealthy it is to build a version of ourselves based solely on family or societal expectations. This so-called “false self” constantly seeks reassurance and is never satisfied with simply being. It drives anxiety and depression. Gibson’s message helps you cultivate self-respect and encourages you to accept others as they are. It also frees your mind—and that boost in creativity is something I’ve definitely felt. I’d like to…