You don’t always have to read books on mindfulness to increase your overall happiness and life satisfaction. Reading others’ stories can give people insight and expand their horizons. A study in 2012 found that those who read about someone else’s “awe-inspiring” story had decreased stress, increased satisfaction, and volunteered more often! So, pick up an adventure book next time you are at the library. Here are some personal favorites:
- Tracks by Robyn Davidson
- Ghost Rider: Travels On The Healing Road by Neil Peart
- Tuk-Tuk To The Road by Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent
- Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston
- The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel
Happy reading!
