We’re all familiar with how much of a challenge motivation can be: sometimes you get up in the morning ready to take on the world, while other days even getting out of bed feels like an accomplishment.
This is especially important for those who are self-isolating due to the coronavirus pandemic. Life under quarantine can be difficult, and building moments of inspiration and human connection into your daily routine is more important than ever — both to get work done, and as a vital aspect of self-care.
If you’re looking for a little inspiration, or want to feel more connected and motivated in your daily life, here are four things you can do to keep your mind stimulated with the best new audiobooks.
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1. Start Your Day Off Right — With An Audiobook
When your usual schedule has been disrupted and you can’t rely on your ordinary morning routine to start your day, getting into the mindset to work can be difficult. And finding inspiration is doubly hard for those who don’t begin their working day with meetings or other opportunities to brainstorm with colleagues.
Making sure you start the day off on the right foot is an important part of maintaining a sustainable routine, and audiobooks can provide you with a huge productivity boost if you take some time in the morning to listen to motivating titles that will help you get in the game.
For some, being able to plug into one of the latest business or money audiobooks from successful entrepreneurs is a great way to get the creative juices flowing and to get fired up to meet the deliverables of the day.
Others may prefer to turn on self-development classics like James Clear’s Atomic Habits or Sarah Knight’s Get Your Sh*t Together, or get some practical help from audiobooks like BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything.
Those who get motivated by personal narratives, memoirs, and biographies that tell the stories of extraordinary people can be the perfect antidote to a sluggish morning. No matter what your personal tastes are, listening to something inspiring while you make breakfast and drink your coffee is a great way to make sure that by the time you sit down at your desk, you’re ready to tackle whatever the day has in store for you.
2. Why Audiobooks Are The Ideal Exercise Partner
As anyone who has ever worked from home before knows, including exercise as part of your day is a great way to keep your mind sharp and your head in the game. But it isn’t always easy to find the energy for a mid-day run or a turn on the stationary bike, and just as audiobooks can be a stimulating part of your morning routine, they can also help keep your mind fit while you work out your body.
Listening to audiobooks while exercising can help you stay motivated, but if you are having a hard time finding the energy for reps after a hard day, they can also be a kind of treat. If you’ve got a thriller or murder mystery on the go, letting yourself listen to the next chapter while you do some flexed arm curls or sprints can be a powerful motivator.
3. Spice Up Your Cooking With Culinary Audiobooks
One thing just about everyone is doing more of during more of during the coronavirus pandemic is cooking. And while foodies may be rejoicing at the opportunity to explore new recipes and try out new ingredients and techniques, others might be finding the need to make dinner every day a little tiring. Whether you get a kick out of cooking or not, however, you can make the experience more pleasurable by accompanying the task with a culinary-themed audiobook listen.
And when it comes to expanding your gastronomic horizons, you can find some truly wonderful listens through the Audible.ca audiobook library, including recent bestsellers like Samin Nosrat’s Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and Simon Quellen Field’s Culinary Reactions.
Not only will these audiobooks provide you with entertainment and insight while you whip up your next meal, they can also help you understand the underlying principles of cooking so you can develop a healthier and more fulfilling relationship to food.
4. Wind Down Your Day By Listening
Finally, don’t forget to take the time at the end of the day to rest. Slowing down and reducing your use of screen time before bed can help you reduce your anxiety, and gives you something to look forward to at the end of your day. And one of the best ways to relax in the evening is by listening to gripping and immersive audiobooks.
Stories are an essential way that we as humans process the world around us, and sitting down to listen to great fiction either alone or with our partners and children gives us time and space to reflect on and find meaning in our own lives.
Whether you connect with quality fiction from contemporary masters like Richard Wagamese and Delia Owens or want to curl up with a thought-provoking mystery like Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects, taking time at the end of the day to lose yourself in a wonderful story will make the days easier and the nights calmer.
Listening has always played an important role in human cultures, and it’s something that unites our species across time and space. Just as our ancestors told stories on long journeys or around the fire at home, we listen to our favorite audiobooks to feel a sense of connection and centredness during difficult times of isolation and distancing.
Making listening to an intentional part of your day is an excellent way to stay motivated and sharp, but it’s also an essential part of taking time to reflect on and process the day’s events. Either way, making sure you have access to the most compelling new audiobook titles is a great way to keep your mind active.
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