From its evocative title—rooted in the Japanese term 生き甲斐 (ikigai), roughly “reason for being”—Ikigai: The Japanese Secret of Long and Happy Life sets out not merely to instruct but to invite readers into a subtle, culturally textured philosophy of everyday flourishing. García and Miralles, respectively a software engineer who settled in Japan and a Spanish … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Ikigai: The Japanese Secret of Long and Happy Life By Héctor García and Francesc Miralles
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Viktor E. Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning is both a harrowing testament to human suffering and an extraordinary philosophical inquiry into the nature of meaning itself. Written in the aftermath of Frankl’s experiences in Nazi concentration camps, the book transcends the boundaries of memoir and psychology, offering a synthesis of existential thought and practical resilience. A Memoir … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
Carol S. Dweck’s Mindset: The New Psychology of Success is a profound exploration of the psychological framework that underpins human achievement and potential. Drawing from decades of research in developmental and social psychology, Dweck unpacks the pivotal role of one’s mindset—either fixed or growth—in shaping how individuals approach challenges, setbacks, and opportunities. What makes this book particularly … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – An Apple a Day: Health in Every Realm by Stephen De Silva
Stephen De Silva's An Apple a Day: Health in Every Realm delivers an ambitious synthesis of personal well-being, blending insights from physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational health into a cohesive manifesto for modern living. More than a guide, this book functions as a multidisciplinary inquiry into how we define and pursue holistic health in an era fragmented … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – An Apple a Day: Health in Every Realm by Stephen De Silva
Mindset Monday Book Reviews – Mindset: Actionable Strategies to Develop a Positive Mindset – Achieve Success and Freedom in Life by Michael Andrews
Mindset: Actionable Strategies to Develop a Positive Mindset - Achieve Success and Freedom in Life by Michael Andrews presents itself as a practical guide for readers seeking personal development through mindset transformation. At first glance, it may seem like another addition to the crowded genre of self-help books. However, Andrews’ approach offers more than surface-level platitudes … Continue reading Mindset Monday Book Reviews – Mindset: Actionable Strategies to Develop a Positive Mindset – Achieve Success and Freedom in Life by Michael Andrews
Mindset Monday Book Reviews: Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People
Stephen R. Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is more than a self-help book; it is a philosophical blueprint for personal and professional transformation. Published in 1989, Covey’s work emerged at a time when corporate culture and individual achievement were largely defined by quick-fix solutions and superficial measures of success. Covey, however, offers an antidote … Continue reading Mindset Monday Book Reviews: Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People
Mindset Monday Book Reviews: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Rhonda Byrne's The Secret, first published in 2006, promises a transformative approach to life, centred around the idea of the "Law of Attraction"—the concept that one's thoughts directly shape reality. This book, part self-help, part philosophical inquiry, presents an overarching theme: positive thinking can magnetize success, health, and happiness, while negative thoughts attract the inverse. With … Continue reading Mindset Monday Book Reviews: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Weekend Book Reviews: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way, first published in 1992, remains a seminal work in the realm of creative self-help and artistic development. This influential book offers a comprehensive, twelve-week program designed to foster creativity and overcome artistic blocks. Through a combination of practical exercises, spiritual guidance, and introspective techniques, Cameron provides readers with a roadmap to … Continue reading Weekend Book Reviews: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Mindset Monday Book Reviews: Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves
Emotional Intelligence 2.0, authored by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves, presents itself as a timely, accessible guide to understanding and improving emotional intelligence (EI) in an increasingly complex world. Drawing from the foundational work of Daniel Goleman, who popularized the term in the 1990s, Bradberry and Greaves endeavor to move EI from a theoretical framework … Continue reading Mindset Monday Book Reviews: Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves
Mindset Monday Book Reviews: Elaine N. Aron’s The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms
Elaine N. Aron’s The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You is a pioneering exploration into a trait often misunderstood or undervalued in a fast-paced, stimulus-driven society. Published in 1996, Aron’s book has since become a cornerstone text for those who identify with high sensitivity, as well as for researchers studying temperament and … Continue reading Mindset Monday Book Reviews: Elaine N. Aron’s The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms
The New Renaissance Mindset 