Did you know that President Harry S. Truman once said, “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” Reading is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. Every book has the potential to teach you something new, challenge your thinking, encourage your heart, or inspire you to take your next step. Every page helps you become a little wiser than you were the day before. Use this reading log to keep track of the books you’ve completed, the authors who have inspired you, and how you would rate each one. My hope is that this printable encourages you to read more! Click below to watch and learn more in the YouTube video. Keep scrolling for the link to download the printable.
My Favorite Books
Do you need some reading inspiration? I love to read personal development books. Here is a list of the books I would save if the boat was sinking. I would also love to know your favorite books. Email Kellie@HappySuccessRanchRetreats.com to let me know what I should read next.
Don’t forget you can also listen to these books on Audible. I also want to encourage you to start a book club and read these books together with others. There is something so powerful about gathering as a community and discussing. Your life will be changed if you read these books!
Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins
Let Them by Mel Robbins
The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster by Darren Hardy
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
1st Things 1st by Stephen Covey
Do Less by Kate Northrup
The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor
7 Strategies for Wealth and Happiness by Jim Rohn
Business is Personal by Bethenny Frankel
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Faith Driven Entrepreneur by Henry Kaestner, J. D. Greear, and Chip Ingram
The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John Mann
Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
The Connector’s Way by Patrick Galvin
The Trusted Way by Patrick Galvin
Your Best Life Now by Joel Osteen
The TenX Rule by Grant Cardone
Happy For No Reason by Marcie Shimoff
Warrior: My Path to Being Brave by Lisa Guerrero
The Bible
This reading log is designed to help you build a habit of lifelong learning. Each time you finish a book, record the title, author, the date you completed it, and give it a rating. As your list grows, you’ll have a wonderful record of the ideas, stories, and lessons that have shaped your life. Every book is an opportunity to learn something new. Challenge yourself to read at least ten minutes a day or at least one chapter a day. Little bits add up over time, which is an idea I learned from one of my favorite books, The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson. You might even choose a reading goal for the year and use this tracker to watch your progress one book at a time. There’s a second page with the list of my favorite books, and a spot at the bottom for you to add books you want to read. Be sure to write them down so you don’t forget!
One of the most powerful things you can do for yourself is identify your core values. Your values are the beliefs and principles that guide your decisions, shape your behavior, and influence the direction of your life. Think of them as your inner lighthouse, helping you navigate opportunities, relationships, and challenges. When you know your values, it’s easier to determine what fits and what doesn’t.
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Here’s how to use your printable. Look at the list included in the printable and circle the words that stand out to you. Which values consistently drive your attention, choices, and actions?
As you narrow your list, challenge yourself to identify your top three core values. These are the values that have likely been woven throughout your life. Once you’ve identified them, learn them as well as you know your phone number. Let them become a filter for your decisions and a guide for how you spend your time, energy, and attention. Write your top 3 values in the lighthouse and use them to guide your life.
My three guiding values are: Love, Happiness & Making a Difference
One of the most powerful exercises I experienced came from a branding workshop by Michele O’Hara of Luminous Brands Consultancy where, instead of introducing ourselves with words, we were asked to draw a picture of ourselves at our happiest. Not our job title. Not our accomplishments. Just a picture of what joy looked like in our lives. It was such a beautiful reminder that happiness leaves clues. When you begin paying attention to the moments that make you feel most alive, peaceful, fulfilled, and connected, you start discovering more about your purpose, your calling, and the life you were created to live.
Click below to watch and learn more in my YouTube video.
Use the space on the page of the printable to draw yourself at your happiest and reflect on what brings you genuine joy. What are you doing? Who are you with? How do you feel? And now my question for you is, if this drawing is you at your happiest, are you doing it? Are you living out that drawing? Sometimes the path forward begins by reconnecting with what lights you up inside.
Do you struggle to get things done each day or week? I know the feeling, which is why I created a new printable for you to help you tackle everything and prioritize. Keep reading to learn more about time blocking your day and week to be more productive.
As you look ahead, consider giving each day of the week a specific focus, whether it’s client work, marketing, admin tasks, or creative time, so you can concentrate on one area at a time and avoid feeling overwhelmed. Remember, a goal is what you’re working toward, and your to-do list is how you get there, one small step at a time.
Start your mornings with purpose by focusing on your most important tasks first, when your energy is highest. As you move through your week with this simple system, you’ll feel more organized, clear, and at peace. And at the end of each day, don’t forget to celebrate what you did accomplish with a daily YAY.
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Here’s the free printable daily and weekly planner, plus some information on how to use it.
Take a few moments at the start of your week to plan ahead. As you look at your schedule, consider giving each day a specific focus within your business and life. Instead of trying to do everything every day, allow yourself to concentrate on one area at a time, like client work, marketing, admin tasks, or creative planning. When you group similar tasks together and focus on one category each day, it creates space for deeper work, less overwhelm, and more clarity. This simple rhythm can help you feel more organized, intentional, and at peace as you move through your week. A goal is what you’re working toward… your to-do list is how you get there, one small step at a time.
Daily Planner
Take a few moments to time block your day and plan what you want to accomplish. One simple shift that can make a big difference is going to bed just a little earlier, so you can wake up earlier and begin your day with purpose. Try to resist hitting the snooze button. Give yourself that quiet time to ease into your morning.
As you plan your day, focus on your most important tasks first when your mind is fresh and your energy is highest. When you put the most meaningful things at the beginning of your day, everything else tends to fall into place more easily. Small, intentional steps like this can help you feel more focused. At night, be sure to celebrate when you get so many tasks completed. It’s your celebration “yay” at the end of the day!
The sun is shining. Flowers are popping. Blossoms are blooming. Spring is here. It’s the perfect time for you to spring clean your life. Each box below represents a category in your life that could use a little more focus. Brainstorm what tasks you need to get done in each category to help lighten your load and lighten your life to feel happier and healthier with more of a bounce in your step as we go into this next season.
The key to this printable is to take things one task at a time so things don’t feel so overwhelming.
Your thoughts can shape the direction of your life. It’s easy to fall into patterns of negative thinking, but the good news is that you have the ability to change the way you think. When a negative thought appears, you can pause and choose to reframe it into something more positive and empowering. Thoughts are powerful things. They can either lift you up or weigh you down. By learning to “reframe your brain,” you can turn everyday frustrations into opportunities for gratitude and growth. This simple shift in thinking can help create a happier mindset and a brighter future.
The thoughts you think every day shape the direction of your life. Negative thoughts can quietly take away your joy, energy, and confidence, while positive thoughts can help you see new possibilities and brighter opportunities. This simple exercise is designed to help you become more aware of the thoughts running through your mind and give you the chance to reframe them. When a negative thought appears, pause and rewrite it into a more positive and empowering perspective. For example, instead of thinking “I hate the rain,” you might reframe it to “I love the flowers and trees the rain helps grow.” By practicing this shift, you train your brain to focus on what is good, hopeful, and possible. Remember, thoughts are powerful. When you reframe your thinking, you can help guide your life in a more positive direction.
Click below to download the free printable to help you reframe and retrain your brain.
