Personal Improvement

Ready for a change? It’s never too late to focus on personal growth. Improve your mind, outlook, and relationships with a book from the Lititz Public Library.

Body into Balance : An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-CareBody into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care by Maria Noel Groves
Herbalist believes symptoms like headaches, indigestion, fatigue and allergies are clues to imbalances in the body and shares natural remedies to maintain optimal health.

Born for This: How to Find the Work You Were Meant to Do by Chris Guillebeau
People who are excited to go to work every morning have jobs that turn their passion into paychecks and provide hours of meaningful work.

Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living by Krista Tippett
Award-winning broadcaster distills the insights of scientists, theologians, poets, activists and others into a hopeful masterclass in living.

Happily Ever after... and 39 Other Myths about Love : Breaking Through to the Relationship of Your DreamsHappily Ever After… and 39 Other Myths About Love: Breaking Through to the Relationship of Your Dreams by Linda and Charlie Bloom
Therapists deconstruct misconceptions about marriage and replace them with realistic, practical, and loving practices.

Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy
Step-by-step guide shares principles that help people design life with the end in mind by determining in advance the desired outcome and designing the path to get there.

Doing Good is Simple by Chris Marlow
Don’t overcomplicate how to become a powerful force for good in the world.

The Art of People : 11 Simple People Skills That Will Get You Everything You WantThe Art of People: 11 Simple People Skills That Will Get You Everything You Want by Dave Kerpen
Develop influence by becoming the person others like, respect and trust through understanding and connecting with colleagues, customers and partners.

Pre-suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini
The secret to effective persuasion lies in the key moment before messages are delivered when psychological strategies can prepare listeners to be more receptive.

Without Rival: Embrace Your Identity and Purpose in an Age of Confusion and Comparison by Lisa Bevere
Stop seeing others as rivals and make deep connections that bring out the best in yourself.

Highly Sensitive People in an Insensitive World: How to Create a Happy Life by Ilse Sand
The characteristics of being highly sensitive are explained with tips about how to overcome common difficulties, such as low self-esteem and the exhausting effects of socializing.

Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It : Life Journeys Inspired by the Bestselling MemoirEat Pray Love Made Me Do It: Life Journeys Inspired by the Bestselling Memoir
Nearly fifty readers of Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love share stories about how the book influenced their lives and helped them set out on paths they never thought possible.

Simply Happy: A Crash Course in Chicken Soup for the Soul Advice and Wisdom by Amy Newmark
Discover simple ways to create a happy, confident and positive life.

People Tools: 54 Strategies for Building Relationships, Creating Joy and Embracing Prosperity by Alan C. Fox
Learn simple, straightforward tools to help build a better, happier, more successful life, such as developing self-confidence, improving communications skills and finding constructive ways to resolve conflict.

Snap Strategies for Couples: 40 Fast Fixes for Everyday Relationship Pitfalls by Dr. Pepper Schwartz and Dr. Lana Staheli
Clear and sensible strategies focus on the difficulties that cause fights, addressing unhelpful behaviors and giving solutions for moving relationships forward.

Talking to Crazy : How to Deal with the Irrational and Impossible People in Your LifeTalking to Crazy: How to Deal with the Irrational and Impossible People in Your Life by Mark Goulston
Unlock the mysteries of the irrational mind and find out how to deal with personal or workplace relationships that feel confusing, stressful or hopeless.

Unstuffed: Decluttering Your Home, Mind and Soul by Ruth Soukup
Personal stories and practical action plans empower readers to shed the stuff that’s weighing them down.

November 18, 2016