Thrive

What is it about?

This book is written by Arianna – the original founder and editor of the Huffington Post. It is largely a biography detailing Huffington’s breakdown due to work burnout. It was this personal experience that has seen her advocate for different measures of business success and this includes self-care. Huffington argues that we need to slow down, get plenty of rest, connect with others and come from a giving perspective to ensure we maintain optimum health. It’s an inspirational read about self-care for leaders.

Why should I read it?

Huffington raises some excellent points about self-care and how to achieve it. This is a good book for anyone feeling tired, exhausted or burned-out. She provides ideas, strategies and insights into how we can wrestle back self-care over work habits.

Is it a challenging read?

It’s an easy read written in a conversational style.