After taking a break from listening to audiobooks on Audible, I felt compelled to start the new year with a self-development title that aligns with my 2020 goals. I chose "Living Well, Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life" by Ruth Soukup because that book sounded like the perfect fit and choosing it aligns with my goal to save more and spend less. The book begins with the author's spending ... Read more
Thoughts on “The Burnout Generation” on Audible Originals
When I saw the cover for the Audible Original "The Burnout Generation," I knew I needed to listen to it. It is a follow-up to journalist Anne Helen Petersen's article on millennial burnout written in January 2019. Many people reached out to her after the article, "How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation," was published, sharing their own stories of burnout. Petersen explores burnout by ... Read more
Manifesting Lessons From “Super Attractor”
** This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission on purchases made after clicking these links at no additional cost to you. I was excited to see a new release from Gabrielle Bernstein on the Audible app in September. I feel like I was guided to hear it at the right time. You don't need to have listened to "The Universe Has Your Back" or her other books to understand "Super ... Read more
Simplifying Lessons from “Lightly” by Francince Jay
My most recent Audible listen is "Lightly: How to Live a Simple, Serene and Stress-Free Life" by Francine Jay. What intrigued me about this audiobook is that it's not just about decluttering, it's about simplifying in all aspects of life. It's about making relationships, daily life, your home -- everything -- lighter. I found this came into my life at the perfect time. I'm sharing some simplifying ... Read more
Takeaways From “Lucky B*: A Guide for Exceptional Women to Create Outrageous Success”
My latest audiobook listen was "Lucky Bitch: A Guide for Exceptional Women to Create Outrageous Success" by Denise Duffield-Thomas. If you follow my blog you will know I also recently finished "Get Rich, Lucky Bitch" and "Chillpreneur." I have enjoyed her narration and enthusiasm, which prompted me to buy another of her audiobooks. This one focuses on how she manifested a dream trip around the ... Read more
Money Insights from “Get Rich, Lucky Bitch” by Denise Duffield-Thomas
**This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! Last week I finished "Get Rich, Lucky Bitch: Release Your Money Blocks and Live a First Class Life" by Denise Duffield-Thomas (in audiobook form) after just several days. The book is a guide to her five-step money manifesting process and ... Read more
Thoughts on “Take Control of Your Life” With Mel Robbins
When I first began to listen to this Audible Original, I was skeptical. I don't really believe its premise that you can fully take control of your life or that control is always in your hands. Trying to control everything is what stresses us out in our daily lives. But I wanted to listen to something new that wasn't fiction, so I gave "Take Control of Your Life" by Mel Robbins a chance. This is ... Read more
What I Learned From “Becoming” by Michelle Obama
I've been listening to "Becoming" by Michelle Obama on Audible for a couple of months now. The audiobook is 19 hours long, and I would listen whenever I could — at the gym, in the car, while cleaning. I mentioned in a recent post that I found it to be motivating. Regardless of politics, it's inspiring to see a woman from the South Side of Chicago becoming an accomplished career woman, mother and ... Read more
Healthy Fitness Habits for the New Year With Audible
** This post is sponsored by Audible but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. One of my goals for the new year is to get back on track with my workouts and to prioritize fitness again after a year off. It's not easy to get back into working out, but I have ways I've learned to make fitness enjoyable and to keep me motivated and inspired. I'm hoping these will help you with ... Read more
Lessons From “You Are A Badass Every Day” to Carry Into 2019
I had no idea Jen Sincero, who wrote the original "You Are a Badass" as well as "You Are a Badass at Making Money," was coming out with another book. I was so excited to see this in Audible's bookstore, and I bought it immediately. "You Are a Badass: How to Keep Your Motivation Strong, Your Vibe High, and Your Quest for Transformation Unstoppable" is a short read (with a long title) ... Read more