Motivational books can help improve many areas of your life.
Motivational books can be very useful tools to help with just about any aspect of your life with which you may be struggling. The subjects of motivational books range from the broad -- improve your life in general -- to the specific -- such as modify personal habits or develop healthier relationships. The sheer number of motivational books from which to choose can be intimidating, however, so it is helpful to understand get the most out of them.
Instructions
1. Choose the right book for your situation. Know exactly what kind of changes you wish to make and then search for a few books at your local library or online. To narrow your choices even further ask your local librarian for specific recommendations and check out book reviews. Professional book reviews are helpful but even more useful are user reviews such as those posted on various online commercial sites. These reviews are from people who have read the books and can tell you exactly what was helpful and what was not.
2. Take notes as you read. Highlight important sections in the book and write down what seems most important in a notebook. This will help you to follow the advice given in the book and provide you with a systematic guide, in your own words, for achieving your goals.
3. Use only the advice that applies to you. Even when choosing carefully, some of the advice in the book simply will not apply to your situation. For example, say you want to lead a more active lifestyle but do not need to lose weight. Most likely, a motivational book on adding more activity to your life will have at least one section on losing weight safely. ince this does not apply to you, feel free to skip that part of the book. Focus on what is important to you and ignore the rest.
4. Modify the advice as necessary. Perhaps at first, you need to follow everything step by step, but once you begin to see some changes, feel free to tweak the program so that it works for you. These books are intended to improve your life, so make them work for you, in ways that are comfortable and convenient.
5. Don't give up. Sometimes, even when following all of these steps, a particular book will prove to be less than helpful. Instead of blaming yourself, find a different book.
