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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck| Book Review

Published on March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 by AayushiLeave a comment

Title: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Author: Carol S. Dweck
Genre: Non-fiction, Self-Help
Publish Date: Jan 1, 2006
# of Pages: 276
Rating: 4/5

(Goodreads) After decades of research, world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., discovered a simple but groundbreaking idea: the power of mindset. In this brilliant book, she shows how success in school, work, sports, the arts, and almost every area of human endeavor can be dramatically influenced by how we think about our talents and abilities. People with a fixed mindset — those who believe that abilities are fixed — are less likely to flourish than those with a growth mindset — those who believe that abilities can be developed. Mindset reveals how great parents, teachers, managers, and athletes can put this idea to use to foster outstanding accomplishment.

In this edition, Dweck offers new insights into her now famous and broadly embraced concept. She introduces a phenomenon she calls false growth mindset and guides people toward adopting a deeper, truer growth mindset. She also expands the mindset concept beyond the individual, applying it to the cultures of groups and organizations. With the right mindset, you can motivate those you lead, teach, and love — to transform their lives and your own.

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Exploring Yoga: More Than Exercise, a Life Philosophy

Published on February 8, 2024 by AayushiLeave a comment

In today’s fast-paced world, where fitness trends come and go with the seasons, yoga stands as a timeless practice that transcends mere physical exercise. It’s a philosophy, a way of life, and a journey of self-discovery. My own understanding of yoga underwent a profound transformation when I embarked on the path of becoming a certified yoga teacher. Through this journey, I realized that yoga is not just about contorting the body into impressive postures; it’s a holistic approach to well-being that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit.

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Ashtanga yoga, one of the many branches of this ancient tradition, offers a comprehensive framework for personal development. Derived from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, it consists of eight limbs, each representing a different aspect of practice. Delving into these elements opened my eyes to the depth and richness of yoga beyond its physical manifestations.

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The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas | Book Review

Published on December 4, 2023 by AayushiLeave a comment

Title: The Hate U Give
Author: Angie Thomas
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publish Date: Feb 28, 2017
# of Pages: 444
Rating: 5/5
Buy it*: Amazon

Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.

Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil’s name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr.

But what Starr does—or does not—say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.
Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this is a powerful and gripping YA novel about one girl’s struggle for justice.

Having delved into Angie Thomas’s “The Hate U Give” nearly two years ago, I recently came to the realization that I had yet to put my thoughts into words. Now, as I finally pen down this long-overdue review, the impact of the book still lingers in my memory.

The book revolves around Starr Carter and dives deep into issues like unfair treatment based on race, identity struggles, and the heavy impact of societal biases. Thomas tells Starr’s story in a way that keeps you hooked, mixing moments that tug at your heartstrings that keeps you glued to the pages.

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Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brene Brown | Book Review

Published on June 5, 2023March 18, 2024 by Aayushi

Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice from Dear Sugar by Cheryl Strayed| Book Review

Published on March 19, 2023 by AayushiLeave a comment

Title: Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice from Dear Sugar
Author: Cheryl Strayed
Genre: Non fiction, Self Help, Memoir
Publish Date: July 10, 2012
# of Pages: 400
Rating: 5/5

(Goodreads) For more than a decade, thousands of people have sought advice from Dear Sugar–the pseudonym of bestselling author Cheryl Strayed–first through her online column at The Rumpus, later through her hit podcast, Dear Sugars, and now through her popular Substack newsletter. Tiny Beautiful Things collects the best of Dear Sugar in one volume, bringing her wisdom to many more readers. This tenth-anniversary edition features six new columns and a new preface by Strayed. Rich with humor, insight, compassion–and absolute honesty–this book is a balm for everything life throws our way..

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