During this home confinement time, I find myself doing more reading than sewing. Perhaps this is because I have a closet full of clothes and am not going anywhere.  I have 2 books that I would highly recommend, the first written by licensed hypnotherapist, Shirley Davalos. MASSAGE FOR THE MIND is a book which can give you the tools to take control of negative thoughts and fears, neutralizing their power over you. Reading what she has overcome will definitely inspire you.  If you find yourself obsessing over the same thoughts over and over again, read this book, it can help you!

My brother and I are 3 years apart in age and very close. We are sort of armchair philosophers. Why are so many people outwardly successful people unhappy in their lives? Given the number of hours many individuals work, is there really room in their lives for anything else? What happens to joy? If you are a person who often feels empty, isolated and depressed, despite your outward success, you need to read this book, RETHINKING SUCCESS is written by Douglas Holladay, who happens to be my brother. Doug has worked in high powered jobs, including Goldman Sachs as well as being a special ambassador in South Africa. He is the founder and director of Path North, an organization that promotes meaning and purpose among leaders and executives.  Doug also teaches a class at Georgetown University on how to be successful in both your professional and personal life. This book, full of interesting stories, will help you redefine success and get more out of life than you are currently getting. Too many wonderful people have lost their way toward finding personal happiness. Let this book begin a more joyful journey.

 

Both of these books are available on Amazon.