book reviews
Reviews of must-read books for self-helpers, home improvers and life hackers alike.
How to Set and Achieve SMART Goals. AI-Generated.
We’ve all set goals at some point—whether it’s losing weight, starting a side hustle, or learning something new. But let’s be honest: how many of those goals do we actually follow through on? For me, it used to be a cycle—excited one day, distracted the next. That changed when I discovered the SMART Goals framework. It's not just another productivity buzzword—it really helps you get specific, stay realistic, and actually see progress.
By Sherooz khan6 months ago in Lifehack
When Shadows Remember
They started remembering things that never happened. Small things, at first—a song that made them cry though they’d never heard it. A street they’d never walked down but knew every crack in. A dream of drowning in a river they'd never seen… but woke up gasping, lungs full of terror.
By Muhammmad Zain Ul Hassan6 months ago in Lifehack
“One Week Without a Mirror”
One Week Without a Mirror By.. Iftikhar Habib It started with a challenge. I was scrolling mindlessly through social media when I came across a post that said: “Spend a week without mirrors. You’ll see yourself more clearly.” I scoffed, but something about the idea lingered. Maybe it was the timing—I'd just spent the better part of an hour analyzing a selfie I never posted. Or maybe I was tired of being so aware of my reflection that it felt like I was living in a permanent state of judgment.
By iftikhar habib6 months ago in Lifehack
You Support Me, I’ll Support You Back
You Support Me, I’ll Support You Back In a quiet village nestled between hills and forests, lived two childhood friends, Ayaan and Rafiq. They were born just weeks apart, learned to walk holding each other’s hands, and went to the same village school under the shade of a massive neem tree. From paper boats in rainy puddles to stolen mangoes in the summer, they shared everything.
By Huzaifa Dzine6 months ago in Lifehack
The Impact of Sugar on Your Brain. AI-Generated.
Sugar is everywhere — in your morning cereal, your evening chai, your “just one bite” dessert. While we all know that too much sugar isn't great for the body, what’s less talked about is how it affects something even more powerful: your brain.
By Sherooz khan6 months ago in Lifehack
The Power of Positive Thinking: Does It Really Work?. AI-Generated.
We’ve all heard it before: “Just think positive!” It sounds simple. Maybe too simple. But does positive thinking actually work, or is it just wishful thinking in a world that often feels anything but kind?
By Sherooz khan6 months ago in Lifehack
Why I Tossed Out 90% of My Stuff and Started Over at 32.
A perfect fit for this lifestyle change story that focuses on mindset, decluttering, and living intentionally. At 32, I stood in the middle of my apartment surrounded by piles of my stuff—drawers empty, closets falling apart, shelves bare—and I felt strangely free.
By Echoes of Life6 months ago in Lifehack
On a night filled with roaring thunder, are you feeling afraid, or lost in memories?
“Echoes of the Soul on a Thunderous Night” In the long river of life, there are always some special moments—like shooting stars streaking across the night sky—that, though fleeting, leave deep marks on our hearts. A night filled with roaring thunder is exactly such a magical moment.
By Malingficient6 months ago in Lifehack
Do you truly understand those around you?
Do You Really Know the People Around You? On life’s stage, we are surrounded by all kinds of people—family, friends, colleagues—like stars scattered across our lives. Yet, we can’t help but ask ourselves: Do we truly know the people around us?
By Malingficient6 months ago in Lifehack
Is writing meant to soothe others, or to heal the writer?
Writing: A Dual Journey of Comforting Others and Healing Oneself Writing is like a bridge that spans the chasms of the soul, connecting the inner worlds of the writer and the reader. It serves both as a remedy for the writer’s own healing and as a balm to comfort others — radiating a unique brilliance where self-redemption and emotional solace intertwine.
By Malingficient6 months ago in Lifehack
Growing Up Between Two Worlds: The Hybrid Identity Struggle
Growing Up Between Two Worlds: The Hybrid Identity Struggle I’ve always felt like a bridge suspended between two shores—neither land fully mine, yet neither completely foreign. I am the child of two worlds, but I struggle to find a place where I belong.
By Huzaifa Dzine6 months ago in Lifehack
