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Personal Growth Reading Challenge 2018

If you’ve been part of the Becoming Who You Are community for a while, you’ll know reading is a huuuuuge part of my life. Books are a source of education, inspiration and entertainment, and I’m always looking to discover new reads. That’s why I’ve decided to create a personal growth reading challenge for the new year! I intend to use this challenge to make time for books that will improve different aspects of my life.
Here are a couple of notes about the challenge:

  • I’ve included 26 books, which equals a book every two weeks. If you want to read more or less than this, feel free!
  • Some of the topics are deliberately broad (for example, the first two) so you can find books that are relevant to you
  • I’ve included a couple of topics because they are relevant to where I am in my life right now. It might not be so relevant to you—although it could still be interesting—so feel free to substitute these topics for those that relate to your life.
  • You can find a handy checklist graphic to download below. Print it off, put it somewhere you can keep track of your progress, share it with friends, and invite others to join in the fun. The more the merrier!

So, are you ready? Let’s up level our health, happiness, self-discovery and general wellbeing 🙂

The 2018 personal growth reading challenge

A book about…

  1. A subject related to your past
  2. A subject related to your future
  3. Achieving your goals
  4. Money
  5. Love and relationships
  6. Families and childhood
  7. Physical health
  8. Spirituality
  9. Personality
  10. Mental health
  11. A skill you’d like to learn
  12. A subject or current event that piques your interest
  13. A book specifically written for your gender
  14. Spirituality
  15. Career
  16. Emotional intelligence
  17. Psychology
  18. Productivity
  19. The mind-body connection
  20. Minimalism/lifestyle design
  21. Self-care
  22. Journaling
  23. Mindfulness
  24. Creativity
  25. Philosophy
  26. A problem or challenge you’d like to solve/improve


What books do you intend to read? Are there any topics you’d add to this list? Leave a comment and share your thoughts!

Further reading (and inspiration for your challenge): 10 personal growth books that have had a huge impact on my life & 10 must-read books that will help you better your relationships & 10 powerful books on self-care that will enrich your life

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