Daily Wisdom Books for Everyday Motivation in the New Year
As the new year approaches, many of us look for ways to improve ourselves and our lives. Whether we’re trying to exercise more, lose weight, improve our mental health, or be better to the people we love, we call all use a bit of daily motivation in 2023.
One great resource to help us throughout the year are daily wisdom books. These books offer a short daily passage with practical advice, motivation, or wisdom to help you navigate the challenges of life.
If you're ready to take on the new year with a renewed sense of purpose, consider adding one of these titles to your reading list.
Reading a passage every day makes for a valuable, easy-to-track New Year’s resolution. And if you need help with creating your own New Year resolution, check out our post on how to set a New Year Resolution you can actually keep.
365 Tao: Daily Meditations
Deng Ming-Dao
365 Tao is a collection of daily meditations that offer taoist wisdom and guidance for living in harmony with the natural world. The book's author, Deng Ming-Dao, offers insights and teachings from ancient taoist sages, as well as his own modern interpretations of taoist principles. One of the key messages of 365 Tao is the importance of finding balance and harmony in all areas of life. This can be especially helpful as we navigate the new year and all of the challenges and changes it may bring. By following the teachings of 365 Tao, you can learn to let go of unnecessary distractions and focus on what truly matters.
A Calendar of Wisdom: Daily Thoughts to Nourish the Soul
Leo Tolstoy
A Calendar of Wisdom is a collection of daily insights from across time. It’s sources include the Bible, Plato, Aristotle, the stoic philosophers, artists, judges, and more. Leo Tolstoy assembled the ideas in the book over several years to bring philosophical thought to a broader audience, and he felt it was one of the most important pieces of work he produced. A Calendar of Wisdom is a great reminder that the pursuit of wisdom is an ongoing process that requires constant learning and reflection. There is always more to learn and discover, and we can find new ways to grow and improve ourselves no matter how far in the year we are.
The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
Ryan Holiday & Stephen Hanselman
The Daily Stoic is a collection of daily passages that explore the principles of stoicism. The book presents a modern interpretation of the wisdom of ancient stoic philosophers, including Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. One of the key messages of the stoics is that we have control over our own thoughts and actions, but not over outcomes or external events; we have the power to shape our own lives and attitudes, even when faced with challenges or setbacks. By incorporating stoic thought int your daily routine, you can ideally learn to cultivate resilience, focus, and inner peace.
Pantheon: Daily Motivation in an App
If you’re looking for an extra way to stay motivated for your fitness and wellness goals in 2023, Pantheon is a daily motivation app designed to help you move more and feel better. Every day starts with a new quote from our favorite philosophers, artists, and thinkers from history. Pantheon then gives you a personalized movement goal and daily challenges to help you move and meditate. Invite your friends to share your fitness achievements or compete on a weekly leaderboard. Pantheon is free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.