7 Books You Should Be Reading For a Much-Needed Mindset Shift in 2021

To say that 2020 was a rough year for everyone is literally the understatement of the century.

But beyond the challenges in shifting our social norms, getting used to a remote-first work life, and embracing new forms of communication and connection, this has been an interesting year for personal growth. The pandemic has affected everyone in different ways, but the one thing we have all shared throughout the experience is the need to adjust together.

Personally, I used last year as an opportunity to examine aspects of my life I otherwise wouldn’t have thought to question: the ways in which I had relied on my social life and friends and how I filled my time to the brim, the everyday routines (like my workouts and dance classes) that gave my days structure before the pandemic, and so on. Quarantining and social distancing, in an unintended sort of way, created space and gave me more opportunities to reflect on my life, my habits, and my natural state.

For me, in “real life,” travel is the ultimate source of inspiration: learning about new cultures, seeing new views, meeting and sharing experiences with new people…this is what fuels my energy and growth.

So without the ability to travel this year, I’ve found myself reading, watching, and consuming media…