{"id":164865,"date":"2020-12-28T02:00:22","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T10:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=164865"},"modified":"2021-01-19T11:49:05","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T19:49:05","slug":"books-read-inspiration-going-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/books-read-inspiration-going-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Books to Read for Inspiration Going Into 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New year, new goals! The start of a new year always brings forth hope and the idea of a fresh start. Every January 1, people feel inspired to be a better version of themselves, to start that project they\u2019ve been putting off, or to accomplish something they\u2019ve always wanted to do. Inspiration is fresh during the first weeks of a new year!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to keep that inspiration going and bring forth your best self, reading inspiring books can help that.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve rounded up the best books to help you start 2021 on the right foot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"size-full wp-image-164871 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/9780762447695_p0_v4_s550x406.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"258\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20163743\/9780762447695_p0_v4_s550x406.jpg 258w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20163743\/9780762447695_p0_v4_s550x406-141x222.jpg 141w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20163743\/9780762447695_p0_v4_s550x406-146x230.jpg 146w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 258px) 100vw, 258px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/You-Are-Badass%C2%AE-Doubting-Greatness\/dp\/0762447699\/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=you+are+a+badass&amp;qid=1608496475&amp;sr=8-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>You Are A Badass<\/em> by Jenn Sincero<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This is a classic self-help book to really light a fire under you. It instills self-esteem and teaches you how to stop doubting your greatness. If you need a little push to be your best self, this is a great place to start.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-164870\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/41ZK1WPgcBL._SX329_BO1204203200_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20163742\/41ZK1WPgcBL._SX329_BO1204203200_.jpg 331w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20163742\/41ZK1WPgcBL._SX329_BO1204203200_-147x222.jpg 147w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20163742\/41ZK1WPgcBL._SX329_BO1204203200_-153x230.jpg 153w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Drop-Ball-Achieving-More-Doing\/dp\/1250071739?linkCode=ogi&amp;tag=sho-links-20&amp;ascsubtag=[artid|2134.a.14586502[src|[ch|[lt|\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less<\/em> by Tiffany Dufu <\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you are overworked, but can\u2019t stop adding things to your to-do list, you need to read this memoir. Dufu was the queen of doing it all and then realized how detrimental that was to her life. She addresses the myth of women having it all, female leadership, and the moment you let go, things will fall into place.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-164869\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/41b6p4DrVFL._SX352_BO1204203200_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20163741\/41b6p4DrVFL._SX352_BO1204203200_.jpg 354w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20163741\/41b6p4DrVFL._SX352_BO1204203200_-157x222.jpg 157w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20163741\/41b6p4DrVFL._SX352_BO1204203200_-163x230.jpg 163w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing\/dp\/1607747308\/?linkCode=ogi&amp;tag=sho-links-20&amp;ascsubtag=[artid|2134.a.14586502[src|[ch|[lt|\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up<\/em> by Marie Kondo<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This is the book that launched the decluttering movement! Kondo takes you through her reasoning behind decluttering and helps you realize which items are actually needed and which items bring you joy. It might inspire a mid-winter cleaning to get your home and belongings in order.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-164868\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/51VF78ukXxL._SX357_BO1204203200_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20163740\/51VF78ukXxL._SX357_BO1204203200_.jpg 359w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20163740\/51VF78ukXxL._SX357_BO1204203200_-160x222.jpg 160w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20163740\/51VF78ukXxL._SX357_BO1204203200_-165x230.jpg 165w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/When-God-Winks-Coincidence-Godwink\/dp\/0743467078\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>When God Winks At You<\/em> by Squire Rushnell <\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">God winks are an interesting concept: they are a theory that nothing in life is a coincidence, and that everything in your life is connected and meant for you. Rushnell explains how God winks happen in all areas of life and gives firsthand (and secondhand) experiences explaining how he has come to this. The stories are inspirational and feel like a warm hug.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-164867\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/51oa5OubGdL._SX322_BO1204203200_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20163739\/51oa5OubGdL._SX322_BO1204203200_.jpg 324w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20163739\/51oa5OubGdL._SX322_BO1204203200_-144x222.jpg 144w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20163739\/51oa5OubGdL._SX322_BO1204203200_-149x230.jpg 149w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1250193605?tag=native07-20&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Don\u2019t Keep Your Day Job: How to Turn Your Passion into Your Career<\/em> by Cathy Heller<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t want to love what they do? Lots of people, now more than ever, want to take their side project and make it into something bigger. If that\u2019s one of your resolutions for the new year, this is a book you need to read. It mixes how-to and inspiration, but either way, you will finish this book feeling revitalized to start your journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-164872\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/51B12SO5RGL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20171239\/51B12SO5RGL.jpg 334w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20171239\/51B12SO5RGL-148x222.jpg 148w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20171239\/51B12SO5RGL-154x230.jpg 154w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/big-magic-elizabeth-gilbert\/1121030101?ean=9781594634727\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Big Magic<\/em> by Elizabeth Gilbert<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Gilbert is the author of <em>Eat, Pray, Love<\/em>\u00a0&#8212; a book that took the world by storm years ago &#8212; and now, it\u2019s time to read\u00a0<em>Big Magic<\/em>. The book focuses on Gilbert\u2019s creative process but also sets forth inspiration on how to live a creative life, how to face our fears, and embrace our curiosities. It\u2019s filled with wonder, joy, and perspective.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-164873 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/9780812985801-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20171331\/9780812985801-1.jpg 260w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20171331\/9780812985801-1-144x222.jpg 144w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20171331\/9780812985801-1-150x230.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/books\/rising-strong-how-the-ability-to-reset-transforms-the-way-we-live-love-parent-and-lead\/9780812985801?nrtv_cid=64bad66951ee8f0eb42992fe0896c2a2747e7cd7ece8892ab5a6d0637af432cd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Rising Strong<\/em> by Brene Brown<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>In <em>Rising Strong<\/em>,\u00a0Brown tackles the very human emotion of failure and positions it in a way that inspires everyone to lean into their failures and truly rise above them. It\u2019s the perfect book to reposition how you look at your strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-164875\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/41JF3XpIdpL._SX321_BO1204203200_-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20172223\/41JF3XpIdpL._SX321_BO1204203200_-1.jpg 323w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20172223\/41JF3XpIdpL._SX321_BO1204203200_-1-144x222.jpg 144w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20172223\/41JF3XpIdpL._SX321_BO1204203200_-1-149x230.jpg 149w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Super-Attractor-Methods-Manifesting-Wildest\/dp\/1401957161?tag=theeverygir-14-bg-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Super Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life Beyond Your Wildest Dreams<\/em> by Gabrielle Bernstein<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you want to focus wholly on who you are as a person in 2021, you might want to crack open this book. She discusses manifestation and learning to live more spiritually. It\u2019ll inspire you from the inside and out.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-164876\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/4186LIB65oL._SX334_BO1204203200_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20172806\/4186LIB65oL._SX334_BO1204203200_.jpg 336w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20172806\/4186LIB65oL._SX334_BO1204203200_-149x222.jpg 149w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20172806\/4186LIB65oL._SX334_BO1204203200_-155x230.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/talking-to-strangers-malcolm-gladwell\/1130509634?ean=9780316478526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About People We Don\u2019t Know<\/em> by Malcolm Gladwell<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>We could all afford to understand others a bit better, which might be a goal of some this coming year. That\u2019s where <em>Talking to Strangers<\/em> comes in. It\u2019s meant to invoke thoughts about how you look at strangers, the news, the world, and yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"size-full wp-image-164878 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/download1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"183\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20174514\/download1.jpeg 183w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20174514\/download1-147x222.jpeg 147w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20174514\/download1-153x230.jpeg 153w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 183px) 100vw, 183px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/books\/atomic-habits-an-easy-proven-way-to-build-good-habits-break-bad-ones\/9780735211292?sscid=c1k4_nd1p1&amp;utm_source=ShareASale&amp;utm_medium=Affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=314743&amp;utm_term=1535322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Atomic Habits<\/em> by James Clear<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>If you are looking to make a true life change, you need to start a new habit. Clear introduces you to a system change and opens your eyes to how to create and stick to new habits. It\u2019ll reshape the way you think about your success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-text\">\n<p>P.S. Want more book recommendations or to connect with fellow literary fanatics? Join our FabFitFun\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/clubs\/bookclub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Club<\/a>\u00a0today to follow along with reading discussions for our pick of the season.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/get-the-box\/?step=getbox&amp;coupon_code=goodiesgalore\"><span class=\"s1\">Use code GOODIESGALORE for 20% off your first box<\/span><\/a>, access to member-exclusive sales, exclusive fitness and cooking content\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/fabfitfun.tv\/\"><span class=\"s1\">FabFitFunTV<\/span><\/a>, and tons more perks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"New year, new goals! 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