In 'Present Over Perfect', Shauna Niequist shares a series of essays that chronicle her personal journey from trying to be the perfect person to learning to live in the present. The book invites readers into the authentic and often messy aspects of life, highlighting the importance of letting go of the need for perfection and instead finding balance and fulfillment in everyday moments. Niequist reflects on her experiences with faith, family, and personal growth, offering practical and inspiring insights for those seeking a more authentic and meaningful life[1][3][4].
In 'Dopamine Nation,' Dr. Anna Lembke delves into the scientific discoveries that explain why overindulgence in high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli leads to pain. The book combines personal narratives from her clinical practice with the latest psychology research to illustrate how to find contentment and connectedness by keeping dopamine in check. Lembke discusses the impact of modern addictions, such as those related to smartphones, food, and other behaviors, and provides strategies for managing consumption and transforming lives. The book emphasizes the importance of balancing the science of desire with the wisdom of recovery[1][3][5].
You don't REALLY want more stuff. In fact, our desire for most things that we buy goes much deeper than just wanting that cute new sweater for our next date night or the organizational bins to have your produce neatly displayed in your fridge. There's always more hidden and deeper meaning behind our desires and this is exactly what I'm breaking down with my guest Renee Benes in this week's episode of the podcast. Renee is a self-proclaimed shopaholic turned minimalist who took her family's journey of downsizing by 2,000 square feet and turned it into a global brand. She has been sharing her life stories and lessons of living with less in hopes of inspiring other people to design lives that feel bigger than stuff. In this conversation with Renee we talk about the deeper meaning behind why we want the things we do and whats really motivating your purchases at a core level. Enjoy!
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