book reviews

Reviews of must-read books for self-helpers, home improvers and life hackers alike.

Small Daily Steps, Big Life Changes
In today’s fast-paced world, many people dream of achieving big success quickly. We often admire successful individuals and assume that their achievements happened overnight. However, the truth is quite different. Real success is rarely the result of one big moment. Instead, it is usually built through small daily steps that slowly transform our lives.
By Skabout 7 hours ago in Lifehack
How Reading Transformed My Perspective on Success
Success is a word that means different things to different people. For many years, I believed success was simply about money, status, and recognition. Like many others, I thought that if someone had a high-paying job, a big house, and social respect, they had achieved success. However, my perspective began to change when I developed the habit of reading.
By Ska day ago in Lifehack
Self-Awareness
Self-awareness is the ability to recognize and understand your thoughts, emotions, motives, and behaviors in real time. It sounds simple, but it’s one of the most powerful psychological skills a person can develop. When you know what you feel, why you feel it, and how it shapes your actions, you gain the freedom to respond to life intentionally instead of reacting automatically.
By Sk6 days ago in Lifehack
I Learned How to “Read” a Book in Just One Hour—And Still Remember Everything. AI-Generated.
For years, I believed reading a book properly meant going through every single page, line by line, without skipping anything. It felt like a rule you weren’t allowed to break. If you skipped parts, you weren’t really reading—you were cheating.
By Lukáš Hrdlička9 days ago in Lifehack
Why You Feel Sleepy After Eating (And How to Fix It)
Your eyes get heavy. Your focus disappears. You tell yourself, “Just 5 minutes nap…” If you’ve ever felt sleepy after eating, you’re not lazy. You’re not weak. And you’re definitely not alone.
By Being Inquisitive11 days ago in Lifehack
What I Learned About Mental Health as a Nutrition Student
When I first started studying nutrition, I thought it was about calories. Macros. Vitamins. Food pyramids. But the deeper I studied, the more I realized:
By Being Inquisitive11 days ago in Lifehack
You’re Not Lazy, You’re Probably Undereating
“I’m just lazy.” That’s what so many students tell themselves when they: Can’t focus Feel constantly tired Procrastinate Struggle to wake up
By Being Inquisitive11 days ago in Lifehack
Why You’re Always Hungry at Night
It’s 11:47 PM. You already ate dinner. You even told yourself, “Okay, that’s enough for today.” And yet… you’re standing in front of the fridge again.
By Being Inquisitive11 days ago in Lifehack
Is Your Diet Making Your Anxiety Worse?
Anxiety among university students is rising. But what if your diet is quietly making it worse? Food doesn’t cause anxiety disorders — but it can influence how severe your symptoms feel.
By Being Inquisitive12 days ago in Lifehack
RM20 Healthy Grocery List for Students
Eating healthy as a student in Malaysia feels expensive. But here’s the truth: healthy food doesn’t have to be expensive. It just needs to be strategic.
By Being Inquisitive12 days ago in Lifehack
Why Most University Students Feel Tired All the Time
If you’re a university student who feels tired all the time — even after 7 or 8 hours of sleep — you’re not lazy. And you’re definitely not alone.
By Being Inquisitive12 days ago in Lifehack
Life Hack. AI-Generated.
In the year 2145, the world was a different place. Cities had stretched their iron fingers into the sky, and flying cars zipped between the towering buildings. Technology had advanced so much that problems of the past seemed silly and small. But life still had its challenges, even in this advanced world. People were always looking for hacks to make their lives easier, and many believed a new gadget — the Lifehack — held the answer.
By Hamad Afridi 13 days ago in Lifehack