14 Books to Help You Slow Down and Cheer Up

Alexandra Kuykendall, writer, blogger, and mother to four daughters, was feeling overextended and drained. She decided to do an experiment on her own life. She made the decision to take nine months to "rekindle her love of her ordinary life." What emerged was her book Loving My Actual Life. Kuykendall's book not only acts as inspiration but also a how-to book about incorporating one new thing every month that will help you uncover a more fulfilling life. If you're looking to reevaluate the weight of expectations and fully embracing the importance of living in the now, this is the perfect read for you!