My Weekly Bookishness ~ 12/8/2023

All things bookish!

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What I Read:

I haven't finished a book in a LONG time.  I have been reading my daily devotional which will be completed on December 31st.  I've also been reading one chapter of Luke each day during December as a count-up to Christmas.

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What I'm Reading:

Blurb:

No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving—every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights.

Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field.

Learn how to:
- Make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy);
- Overcome a lack of motivation and willpower;
- Design your environment to make success easier;
- Get back on track when you fall off course;
...and much more.

Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.

First Lines:

On the final day of my sophomore year of high school, I was hit in the face with a baseball bat.

56%/Page 56

If you have ever wondered, "Why don't I do what I say I'm going to do?

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What I'll (Probably) Read Next:

Blurb:

Many Christian women find great encouragement and joy in and through women's Bible studies. However, popular Bible teacher Jen Wilkin is concerned that sometimes we let our emotions rule our study of Scripture and forget that the Bible is primarily about God, not us. Challenging hungry women to go deeper in their study of Scripture, this book will help you refocus your efforts on feeding your mind first and foremost. Whether you're young or old, married or single, this accessible volume will energize and equip you for Bible study aimed at transforming both the heart and mind.

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Book Haul:

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Book Blogger Hop:

Q.  Where do you like to read the most? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)

A. I usually either read on/in my bed or at my desk.  In the summer months, I also like to read while sitting on my porch swing.  Reading beside the lake is also a favorite spot.

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Bookishly Yours,

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