THRIVE WITHIN NOW

When Becoming  was first released, it quickly became more than just a memoir — it became a global conversation. In this Becoming by Michelle Obama book review, we’ll explore why this powerful memoir continues to inspire readers in 2025 and how the Audible version, narrated by Michelle Obama herself, adds a deeper emotional layer to the experience. Written by Michelle Obama, Becoming  is not just about life inside the White House. It is about identity, resilience, vulnerabili

For a long time, I thought showing up meant saying yes. Yes to plans when I was exhausted. Yes to being the “strong one.” Yes to listening, supporting, fixing — even when I had nothing left to give. Somewhere along the way, showing up became tangled with overextending. I believed that being a good friend, partner, or family member meant being endlessly available. And slowly, quietly, that belief started to wear me down. That’s why reading The Art of Showing Up  felt so ground

There was a time in my life when everything felt heavier than usual. Nothing was wrong  in a way I could easily explain. I was still functioning. Still showing up. Still doing what needed to be done. But inside, I felt tired in a way sleep didn’t fix. Motivation was low. Joy felt muted. I kept telling myself, “Just push through. This phase will pass.” The harder I pushed, the worse it got. Then I discovered Wintering  by Katherine May , and suddenly, everything made sense. I

by Matt Haig Some books have an eye on you (yes, you). The Comfort Book doesn’t ask you to better yourself. A reminder that being human — messy, contradictory and a little bit lost — is O.K. In the words of Matt Haig, it’s “ for those days when you need a bit of hope, a bit of reassurance, a bit of light .”. Right off the bat, we’re given one of the simplest and most powerful lines in the book. “It is okay to be sad .” No explanation. No justification. Just permission. A Boo