I'd Rather Be Reading

For the season four finale, Rachel would rather be reading about a paradigm shift in our understanding of anxiety and mental health. This book is an absolute game-changer and a must read. The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response by Dr. Ellen Vora We'll be on hiatus for a while -- never hesitate to reach out at helloidratherbereading@gmail.com! So proud to be part of this community with you.

This week Rachel would rather be reading about how to become a better leader through digging into community. Mastering Community: The Surprising Ways Coming Together Moves Us from Surviving to Thriving by Christine Porath

This week Rachel would rather be talking to her new friend Madeleine about letting yourself off the hook and shelving today's to do list -- and learning how to NOT do the thing today. I Didn't Do the Thing Today: Letting Go of Productivity Guilt by Madeleine Dore

This week Rachel would rather be reading about life as an heiress -- one can dream, right? Heiresses: The Lives of the Million Dollar Babies by Laura Thompson Stay tuned after the chat for some spring book picks, everything from fashion to beauty to memoirs to social change and more!

This week Rachel would rather be reading about the three women who married a generation of Kennedy men -- Jackie, Ethel, and Joan. What were their lives like as the women of Camelot? Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot by J. Randy Taraborrelli

This week, Rachel would rather be reading about how to take her life to the next level and usher in her own version of The Big Life. The Big Life: Embrace the Mess, Work Your Side Hustle, Find a Monumental Relationship, and Become the Badass Babe You Were Meant to Be by Ann Shoket Visit Ann's website to find out about the community she is building!

This week, Rachel would rather be reading about how ubiquitous social media has become -- and how being seen isn't necessarily being known. There is so much good in this discussion! Who Are You Following? Pursuing Jesus in a Social Media Obsessed World by Sadie Robertson Huff

This week, Rachel would rather be reading about personal finance, investing, and growing her money, honey. Miss Independent: A Simple 12-Step Plan to Start Investing and Grow Your Own Wealth by Nicole Lapin

This week Rachel would rather be reading about the American criminal justice system by someone who knows it well. American Injustice: Inside Stories from the Underbelly of the Criminal Justice System by David S. Rudolf

This week Rachel would rather be reading about how to eat healthier! Thankfully Michele Promaulayko, former editor-in-chief of both Cosmopolitan and Women's Health, is here to help. Sugar Free 3: The Simple 3-Week Plan for More Energy, Better Sleep, and Surprisingly Easy Weight Loss by Michele Promaulayko