This hit home for me, so I tested it out with something small but persistent: taking out the trash.

Normally, if I was the one dragging the garbage to the curb, I’d feel annoyed—Why am I the only one who does this? Why hasn’t anyone else taken care of it?

But this time, I stopped myself and shifted my perspective. Instead of frustration, I reframed it as:

I am of use to my household by doing this task.

And honestly? It made a difference. It didn’t make taking out the trash fun, but it stripped away the resentment. I wasn’t carrying extra frustration over what other people weren’t doing. I just did what I needed to do and moved on.

It’s a small shift, but it changes everything.

These are the kinds of books that make you pause, reflect, and maybe even take a deep breath when you need it most. They’re about those little mindset shifts that can lead to big breakthroughs and the moments that help us grow. I’m excited to dive into these titles this year, and I hope you discover a must-read too.