Despite how other people’s lives appear in their heavily curated social media feeds, life isn’t smooth-sailing–for anyone. For those of us who are introspective, there are moments that lead to the re-evaluation of who we are as a person or how our life is progressing in general. Even with the wisdom that we acquire from our friends, relatives or significant other—there’s often still a gnawing feeling inside us that we need an expert (or a guru!) to answer all our impending needs for an upgraded life. But success in your career, relationships, or life path isn’t just about knowing all the tips and tricks. Most often, it starts with our holistic well-being as a person.
If you find yourself stuck in a rut and in need of dire upgrade, whether it’s in small or bigger aspect of your life, maybe it’s time that you find the inspiration that can motivate you to move forward. Here are 5 motivating audiobooks that can help you ‘2.0’ your life (and you can listen for free with Audible’s free trial):
The Untethered Soul
The Journey Beyond Yourself
Michael Singer is an author you should know about, but probably don’t. This book is an all-time great IMHO, given the immense power it unleashes to its readers. He gives us the easy steps that allow us to align with our true selves and release the assumptions about the world that don’t serve us (or the world) well. It asks us to analyze the voice in our head and determine if that voice knows what it’s talking about, or full of BS. The page turner should be on every shelf across the globe and read in schools. You’ll feel lighter as the pages turn, and see the day with confidence and truth. It’s an audiobook you’ll listen to more than once. Pop this baby in your headphones on your way to work. You’ll be happy you did…
The Book of Joy
Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
We all know how happiness can create a big difference in a person’s life. Just by knowing where to anchor your emotions and spiritual life, you’re on your way to an upgrade. Despite the trials and adversity I was going through at the time, when I listened to this audiobook my heart felt lighter and my mind felt clearer. By listening to this uplifting audiobook, you will discover the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu’s infectiously happy stories and teachings designed to aid you in searching for a better purpose in this changing world. They will inspire you to find a purpose that is fueled by compassion, and help you to be a joy to yourself and to others. (Even if you think you’re already the happiest and nicest person on Earth.) After all, this is “The Book of Joy”!
10% Happier
How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found a Self-Help That Actually Works
Dan Harris (the Nightline anchor) will take you on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey in this audiobook. With spirituality and self-help, he discovers a way to be happier in an achievable way: through daily meditation “for fidgety sceptics”. Still sceptical? You’re not the only one. Even Dan used to think that meditation was useless and felt powerless to tame the loud voice in his head that was causing negative feelings and actions. But he solved many of his life’s issues when he found out that meditation can do almost everything–from helping us see our life and relationships more clearly, to lowering your blood pressure and even rewiring your brain!
The Happiness Equation
Want Nothing + Do Anything = Have Everything
New York Times best-selling author Neil Pasricha gives us the formula for a happy life through common ideals that are flipped on their head and cast in a completely new light. It includes fascinating lessons such as ‘why success doesn’t lead to happiness’, ‘how to make more money than a Harvard MBA’, ‘why multitasking is a myth’, and ‘how eliminating options leads to more choice’. Personally, I found that it contributed to a shift in how I thought about ‘everything’ in life—and how ‘everything’ contributes to a bigger change. The lessons here are highly relatable and easy to apply in life. Just a tip: you might want to makes notes as you read. It’s full of good references that can be useful in the future.
The 5 Second Rule
Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage
This audiobook teaches you how to: become confident, to break the habit of procrastination and self-doubt, to beat fear and uncertainty, to stop worrying and feel happier, and to share your ideas with courage. It is a very simple yet powerful book that contains stories of people who used the 5 Second Rule and witnessed the drastic changes in their lives. This isn’t your typically extremely motivating book, don’t get me wrong. It simply reminds you that whatever it is that you want to upgrade or achieve lies within you—and no one else. “The secret isn’t knowing what to do—it’s knowing how to make yourself do it.” Ain’t that the truth!
I am happy with what I have now, but sometimes I wanted more. Hhhmm, I am not sure if I fully agree to “Want nothing + Do Anything = Have Everything”, though.
Yeah, people will always want things – it’s human nature. So, I guess “Want nothing” is easier said than done. But still something great to keep in mind.
Never stop learning or growing, be it your job your hobbies or your skills, improvement is necessary and books are the best guide
I agree. I’ve been following Urbanette site and I appreciate audiobook recommendations! I’ve listened to some of them and they are all worth listening to!
What could be better than a book in your journey towards self-improvement as it is said books are your best friend. And like a best friend books would always encourage you towards your betterment.
Audiobooks are a fun way to learn and discover!
Upgrading yourself every year, every day and every minute is really important in this ever-changing world and I think I have found some of the best books in this article.
I would love listening to all these books or maybe some of them. Because it’s truly amazing If just a small effort can make such a huge impact on your life.??
Oh wow! I’m sure you would enjoy and learn from these. From experience, let me tell you that “The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World” is a great one. I’m recommending this audiobook because it gives guidelines for living a more joyful life through Buddhist and Christian perspective!
Books are concentrated source of wisdom. The more you read books the more wisdom you expose yourself to. Thank you urbanette for finding us these wonderful books and helping us moving towards self-improvement.??
The only book that I found interesting is “The 5-second rule: Transform your life, work, and confidence with everyday courage”. I think I will end up listening to that book.
If its there in urbanette’s article it has to be amazing just give it a try. who knows you would end up loving all of the books.
Listening to an audiobook sounds boring. ??I would feel sleepy listing to these audiobooks. It would be better if you had suggested some other ways.
I know it sounds boring but sometimes you should try something and who knows you might end up loving it.
Thankyou urbanette for compiling 4 of these best audiobooks it will be helpful for my personal growth.??
I agree! I find these highly recommended, particularly for those who are desperately wanting change and chance to make life more significant.
Haven’t read or listened to any of these but reading synopsis gave me an idea that these are all beautiful titles that will give me a new outlook on life.
I feel that these titles won’t waste my Audible credit. Thanks!
As a passionate advocate of growth and I constantly search for ways to improve my self and I ran into this article of urbanette which is just perfect and I would love to listen to these audiobooks.
I’ve been a member of Audible for some years now. Never had I cry during my hearing/reading time… That was until I listened to The 5 Second Rule ❤️ So I’d recommend you make it on top of your list 😉