The new year often comes with fresh goals, new routines, and a desire to reset. Whether you’re looking to build better habits, transform your mornings, embrace sustainability, or unlock your creative side, the right book can make all the difference.

From mastering small changes with Atomic Habits to rethinking your relationship with waste in Year of No Garbage, we’ve rounded up five inspiring reads to help you start the year with purpose, clarity, and maybe even a bit of balance.

Here’s to tiny changes, bold ideas, and a year of growth.

Atomic Habits - Tiny Challenges, Remarkable Results: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results

Whatever your resolutions are, James Clear’s Atomic Habits is the ultimate guide to mastering habits. Clear explains how small, consistent changes can snowball into life-changing results. Whether you’re tackling big goals or fine-tuning your daily routine, this book is full of actionable strategies to help you build good habits and break bad ones with ease.

The Miracle Morning: The 6 Habits That Will Transform Your Life Before 8AM

At our office, the "morning person energy" debate is real—some of us can’t imagine life without a snooze button, while others thrive with hour-long self-care routines before sunrise. I personally can admit that I made the switch and became a morning person last year, and it’s been a game changer. Hal Elrod’s The Miracle Morning is a powerful guide to doing just that. With six intentional habits—from meditation to exercise—it shows how transforming your mornings can boost personal growth and set you up for success before 8AM. Ready to give it a try?

Year of No Garbage: Recycling Lies, Plastic Problems, and One Woman's Trashy Journey to Zero Waste

Of course, we’re all for adopting new sustainable habits. Year of No Garbage by Eve O. Schaub is an eye-opening and entertaining dive into her year-long quest to go zero-waste. With surprising truths about our everyday consumption and plenty of inspiration, this book will have you rethinking trash and motivate you into a cleaner lifestyle. 

The School of Life18 - How to Stay Sane

If last year felt like the world was pulling you in many different directions, How to Stay Sane by The School of Life is your guide to staying grounded. Packed with practical tips nurturing mental health, and finding balance, it’s the perfect read for anyone who wants to start the year at peace. 

The Creative Act: A Way of Being

The Creative Act by Rick Rubin takes a deep dive into the process of creativity, exploring how it’s not just about artistic output but a way of engaging with the world. If your New Year’s resolutions include tapping into your creative potential or finding new ways to express yourself, Rubin’s wisdom offers a thought-provoking perspective on how to live a more creative and fulfilled life.