{"id":133297,"date":"2019-01-16T11:00:40","date_gmt":"2019-01-16T19:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=133297"},"modified":"2019-01-28T13:50:10","modified_gmt":"2019-01-28T21:50:10","slug":"must-read-books-live-happier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/must-read-books-live-happier\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-Read Books to Help You Live Happier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This year, we&#8217;re making the resolution to read more, and what better way to kick off 2019 than with the theme of bettering ourselves?<\/p>\n<p>From living in the moment and appreciating small victories to learning how to manage our finances, below are 10 motivating books that will help us work towards an overall happier life.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-133381\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/51lWEJ4WdFL._SX324_BO1204203200_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15102130\/51lWEJ4WdFL._SX324_BO1204203200_.jpg 326w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15102130\/51lWEJ4WdFL._SX324_BO1204203200_-145x222.jpg 145w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15102130\/51lWEJ4WdFL._SX324_BO1204203200_-150x230.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Judgment-Detox-Release-Beliefs-Living\/dp\/1501168967\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Judg<\/em><em>ment Detox<\/em>\u00a0by Gabrielle Bernstein<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re someone who tends to be hard on yourself, this is the book for you. Bernstein shares her step-by-step guide to living a life free of judgment and full of compassion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-133384\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/41hebWPk4eL._SX322_BO1204203200_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15102253\/41hebWPk4eL._SX322_BO1204203200_.jpg 324w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15102253\/41hebWPk4eL._SX322_BO1204203200_-144x222.jpg 144w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15102253\/41hebWPk4eL._SX322_BO1204203200_-149x230.jpg 149w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Letting-Go-Leo-Broke-Perfection\/dp\/1504392701\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Letting Go of Leo<\/em>\u00a0by Simi Botic<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The black and white mentality never serves anyone.\u00a0Botic shows you how to break up with perfectionism by sharing personal stories, which taught her that life itself can be better than any fantasy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-133385\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/41FHXFRckjL._SX319_BO1204203200_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15102501\/41FHXFRckjL._SX319_BO1204203200_.jpg 321w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15102501\/41FHXFRckjL._SX319_BO1204203200_-143x222.jpg 143w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15102501\/41FHXFRckjL._SX319_BO1204203200_-148x230.jpg 148w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bright-Side-Up-Happier-Right\/dp\/0399537279\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Bright Side Up<\/em>\u00a0by Amy Spencer<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>If you need a little optimism in your life, grab this book to brighten any day. Spencer shares her secrets on how to stop waiting for happiness and start appreciating the <em>now<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-133389\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/819XCfhG7gL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15103348\/819XCfhG7gL.jpg 1650w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15103348\/819XCfhG7gL-148x222.jpg 148w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15103348\/819XCfhG7gL-153x230.jpg 153w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15103348\/819XCfhG7gL-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15103348\/819XCfhG7gL-407x610.jpg 407w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Finnish-Way-Finding-Wellness-Happiness\/dp\/0143132997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Finnish Way<\/em>\u00a0by Katja Pantzar<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Did you know Finland was named the happiest country in 2018? The Finnish must be doing something right \u2013 this book tells you how to live the Finnish way in order to become your happiest self.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-133387\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/41WIbflfG2L._SX323_BO1204203200_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15102815\/41WIbflfG2L._SX323_BO1204203200_.jpg 325w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15102815\/41WIbflfG2L._SX323_BO1204203200_-145x222.jpg 145w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15102815\/41WIbflfG2L._SX323_BO1204203200_-150x230.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment\/dp\/1577314808\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Power of Now<\/em>\u00a0by Eckhart Tolle<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Do you always dwell on the past or plan for the future? Becoming a more present person can be challenging, but Tolle will help you get there by teaching you to let go of your ego and live\u00a0in the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-133388\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/91ILDdvFJ4L.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15103248\/91ILDdvFJ4L.jpg 1576w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15103248\/91ILDdvFJ4L-146x222.jpg 146w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15103248\/91ILDdvFJ4L-151x230.jpg 151w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15103248\/91ILDdvFJ4L-768x1170.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15103248\/91ILDdvFJ4L-401x610.jpg 401w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Girl-Stop-Apologizing-Shame-Free-Embracing\/dp\/1400209609\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Girl, Stop A<\/em><em>p<\/em><em>o<\/em><em>l<\/em><em>ogizing<\/em>\u00a0by Rachel Hollis<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Leave people pleasing behind and stop apologizing! Hollis teaches you to do just that, which in turn helps you gain confidence and achieve your goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-133390\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/GUEST_c71e26a0-3d20-4645-88d9-eeeb0b9de38a.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15103801\/GUEST_c71e26a0-3d20-4645-88d9-eeeb0b9de38a.jpeg 488w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15103801\/GUEST_c71e26a0-3d20-4645-88d9-eeeb0b9de38a-222x222.jpeg 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15103801\/GUEST_c71e26a0-3d20-4645-88d9-eeeb0b9de38a-230x230.jpeg 230w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15103801\/GUEST_c71e26a0-3d20-4645-88d9-eeeb0b9de38a-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/This-Messy-Magnificent-Life-Field\/dp\/1501182463\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>This Messy Magnificent Life<\/em>\u00a0by Geneen Roth<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Life can be messy, but you can learn to embrace it. This eye-opening book shows you how to be open, curious, and gentle with yourself and to see the beauty in ordinary things.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-133391\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/51FZ0mHwS3L.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15104055\/51FZ0mHwS3L.jpg 333w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15104055\/51FZ0mHwS3L-148x222.jpg 148w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15104055\/51FZ0mHwS3L-153x230.jpg 153w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond\/dp\/1594634718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Big Magic<\/em>\u00a0by Elizabeth Gilbert<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This is the ultimate book for anyone looking to be more creative this year. Gilbert inspires you to find the magic in yourself in order to live a more curious and free-minded life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-133392\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/41bqbdkBAtL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15104220\/41bqbdkBAtL.jpg 313w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15104220\/41bqbdkBAtL-139x222.jpg 139w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15104220\/41bqbdkBAtL-144x230.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Have-Your-Cake-Skinny-Jeans\/dp\/0988954419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>How to Have Your Cake and Your Skinny Jeans Too<\/em>\u00a0by Josie Spinardi<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Forget dieting in 2019 because you can now have your cake and skinny jeans too (seriously!). Spinardi shows you how to give up the crash diets and eat what you want while still losing weight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-133393\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/814Lma608zL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15104406\/814Lma608zL.jpg 1696w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15104406\/814Lma608zL-147x222.jpg 147w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15104406\/814Lma608zL-152x230.jpg 152w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15104406\/814Lma608zL-768x1159.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15104406\/814Lma608zL-404x610.jpg 404w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/You-Are-Badass-Making-Money\/dp\/0735222975\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>You Are A Badass At Making Money<\/em>\u00a0by Jen Sincero<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Money-management is never a fun topic, but Sincero brings excitement to the task with her expert tips that teach you to take control of your\u00a0finances and start saving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Looking for love in 2019? <a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/best-love-dating-relationship-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out 10 must-read books about love, dating, and relationships<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"This year, we're making the resolution to read more, and what better way to kick ...","author":1265,"featured_media":133394,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[260],"tags":[425],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15105509\/books.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/15105509\/books-386x200.jpg","formated_date":"January 16, 2019","category_name":"Life","category_icon":"https:\/\/d3vodd1ws13xud.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10113832\/entertainment.svg","author_name":"","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#fce885","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133297"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1265"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=133297"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133297\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/133394"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=133297"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=133297"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=133297"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}