Books That Will Help You Start the New Year Off Right

Ready to make some life changes in the new year? Want to change your life for the better? Today I’m sharing some of my favorite reads that will inspire you as you embark on a new year of goal setting and goal getting. These books are going to help you start the new year off right! This post contains some affiliate links. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

What is it about the new year that gets us motivated to change our lives? It’s like we’ve been in hibernation, dreaming with no action all year long. Then all of a sudden when the ball drops on New Year’s Eve we’re reminded that we haven’t achieved what we wanted to in life. We awake with a start and start setting goals for the new year in hopes to do better this time. Sometimes we do, but not always.

While I’m not one to make resolutions for myself in the new year, I do choose a word to inspire me. I also am a big goal setter and look forward to working on them throughout the year. Since I’ve been busy creating my goals for next year I thought I’d share some of the books that have motivated me to start the new year off right. They’ve helped me dream bigger dreams, create intentional goals, be more productive and live a fuller life. Here are some of my favorites…

Breaking Busy by Alli Worthington

This book was a true eye-opener to me this past year and I am so thankful I discovered this great read! It gave me the courage to let some things go so I could concentrate on my true passions. Before reading this book I felt consumed by too many responsibilities and obligations that I felt guilty about saying no to. I felt stuck and unable to move forward in my life, but this book gave me permission to let go of the good things in my life to make room for even greater things. Feeling stuck, too? Let Alli’s story and tips inspire you today.

Make It Happen by Lara Casey

If you’re struggling, burnt out and ready for a change in your life then this is a MUST read. Find the courage to acknowledge and surrender your fears so you can finally make things happen in your life. Lara will give you the pep talk you need to inspire you to move forward towards your dreams and live a life with purpose.

Love Your Life, Not Theirs: 7 Money Habits for Living the Life You Want by Rachel Cruze

Need to make some financial goals this year, but you struggle with budgeting? Learn to stop the comparison trap that often makes us overspend and live our lives outside our means with these 7 money habits.

The Fringe Hours by Jessica Turner

Who doesn’t need to get more done? Learn how to be more productive by investing in your greatest commodity…yourself! Don’t push your own needs aside, but instead take advantage of the little pockets of time when you can do the things you love. Use Jessica’s tips and take back your life today!

Unstuffed: Decluttering Your Home, Mind & Soul by Ruth Soukup

What can I say? I’m a big Ruth Soukup fan ever since I enrolled in Elite Blog Academy. Although I took pride in my ability to live life “unstuffed” since I didn’t have a cluttered home, the book helped me realize I still had room for improvement. Yes, mind and soul needed decluttering! I felt stressed, overwhelmed and unbalanced before I read this book and used Ruth’s practical tips. If your life needs balance, this book is worth the read.

Design Your Day by Claire Diaz-Ortiz

Need help setting SMART goals and being more productive in your work days? Learn the DO LESS method to achieving goals with proper planning. This book is small and a quick read, but is packed with information to help you be productive and successful.

Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy

I never used to be a procrastinator until I started working from home. Brian helped me put a stop to that by teaching me how to eat my frogs. Whaaaattt? You HAVE to read this book to find out what that means so you can stop procrastinating your life away, too!

The Happiness Dare: Pursuing Your Heart’s Deepest, Holiest, and Most Vulnerable Desire by Jennifer Dukes Lee

So, are you ready to dare to be happy? Do you want to enjoy life more, laugh more, live more? Learn your happiness style and how to overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of your personal happiness so you can overcome. Got 5 minutes? That’s all it takes to start adding some happiness to your daily life. Let Jennifer share with you how!

The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands by Lysa Terkeurst

One of the biggest lessons I learned this past year was learning to say no to others so I could say yes to God. A real-life people pleaser, I had to learn to let guilt go as I was breaking the busy in my life. Let Lysa guide you as you learn to give your best yes, too!

Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy by Emily Ley

If you’ve ever read my bio, you know I believe in making room for what matters most in life. Emily reminds us in her book to embrace a simple life so we have more room for those important things. Learn how to give up perfection (I’m working on it!), organize and prioritize your days you can accomplish what really matters to you. Oh, did I mention this book is simply beautiful and looks GREAT on my bookshelf?? I just had to share that detail with you, too.