book reviews

Reviews of must-read books for self-helpers, home improvers and life hackers alike.

How to Stop Procrastinating and Finally Get Things Done
Have you ever sat down to start a project, only to find yourself scrolling through social media, reorganizing your desk, or watching videos about productivity instead of actually being productive?
By Kim Jon7 months ago in Lifehack
How to Stop Overthinking: 7 Strategies to Free Your Mind and Find Peace
Overthinking is like being stuck in quicksand—every attempt to get out pulls you deeper into anxiety and self-doubt. You think and rethink, dissect every word you said in a conversation, imagine all the things that could go wrong in the future, and criticize yourself for what you should have done differently.
By Kim Jon7 months ago in Lifehack
The Garden That Healed Me. AI-Generated.
I never imagined that carrots, tomatoes, and spinach would help me recover from the most difficult phase of my life. But they did—quietly, patiently, and with more love than I thought possible from anything rooted in dirt.
By Sherooz khan7 months ago in Lifehack
Hydrate Your Body, Nourish Your Skin: The Ultimate Guide to Staying Refreshed and Radiant
Fact: Contrary to popular belief, moderate amounts of coffee and tea contribute to your daily fluid intake. While it’s true that caffeine has a mild diuretic effect, it doesn’t offset the hydrating benefits you get from these beverages when consumed in normal amounts. So, if you enjoy a cup of coffee or a soothing mug of tea, know that you’re still helping your body stay hydrated.
By Kim Jon7 months ago in Lifehack
Smiling Outside, Dying Inside: The Pain No One Sees
I don’t remember exactly when I learned to fake my smile. Maybe it was in high school, when people started asking me why I looked so serious. Or maybe it was in college, when everyone seemed to be effortlessly happy, and I felt like an alien trapped behind glass. All I know is that somewhere along the line, I decided it was easier to pretend I was fine than to explain the truth I didn’t even understand myself.
By Kim Jon7 months ago in Lifehack
The Day I Almost Gave Up: What Saved Me in the End
I never thought it would get that bad. I was the kind of person who would always say, “I’m fine,” even when I wasn’t. Maybe it was pride. Maybe it was fear. Maybe it was the way we’re all conditioned to pretend we have everything together. Whatever the reason, I wore my composure like armor, hoping no one would notice the cracks forming underneath.
By Kim Jon7 months ago in Lifehack
My Brother, My Best Friend
Aarav was ten when Arjun was born. To him, the tiny baby with a scrunched-up nose felt like a fragile miracle. At first, he didn’t understand why this new person commanded so much attention from their parents, but when Arjun wrapped his tiny fingers around Aarav’s thumb for the first time, something deep inside him clicked. From that moment, Aarav promised himself he would be more than a brother to Arjun — he would be a best friend.
By Abdullah khan7 months ago in Lifehack
Moonlight in Your Name
The wind carried the scent of jasmine that night, a fragrance only he ever noticed. Aayan stood at the edge of the lake, the moon above him calm and perfect, like the silence she used to love. He closed his eyes. It had been exactly three years since she disappeared without a word—vanished like smoke, leaving behind only memories and one lingering question: Why?
By TrueVocal7 months ago in Lifehack
The Old Woman Who Disappeared Before My Eyes
The Old Woman Who Disappeared Before My Eyes It was a quiet Sunday morning. The kind of morning where the world still seems half-asleep — hushed, sacred, untouched. I was walking back home from Fajr prayer. The streets were still cold with the remnants of night, the sky dipped in a soft, dim blue. Birds were only just beginning to stir, and the trees stood still like sentinels. The lane I walked was always empty at this hour.
By Noman Afridi7 months ago in Lifehack
The 1-Minute Rule That Changed My Life Forever
I never thought a single minute could hold the power to change a life. But it did—mine. It all started on a Wednesday morning, in the middle of what I called my “grey phase.” Life had dulled into routine. I was 29, stuck in a job I hated, in a city that didn’t feel like home. My apartment, once my safe haven, had become a symbol of everything I was avoiding: unopened mail, half-eaten meals, and dreams shelved like dusty books I didn’t dare open anymore.
By TrueVocal7 months ago in Lifehack
Keeping Your Heart Strong: A Review of New Research and Simple Lifestyle Tips.
Your heart is one of the most vital organs in your body, tirelessly working day and night to keep you alive. With every beat, it pumps life through your veins, delivering oxygen and nutrients to your entire body. And yet, heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death globally.
By DR. Allama iqbal8 months ago in Lifehack
10 Tiny Habits That Changed My Life in Just One Year
Change doesn’t always require dramatic action. In fact, the most powerful transformations often begin with small, consistent habits that seem almost insignificant at first. Over the past year, I committed to adopting just a handful of tiny habits—simple routines and mindset shifts—that gradually rewired the way I live, think, and approach challenges. Here are the 10 tiny habits that truly changed my life over the past 12 months.
By Anwar Jamil8 months ago in Lifehack