I am a Millennial. We are considered those that are age 22-37 during 2018. Since I'm 30, I like to think of myself as smack in the middle of the Millennial generation. It's a broad range of range of ages and life stages. You may be in college, or you may be married with 4 children in the suburbs...you never know what you are going to get when you say "Millennial".
With each life stage, I tend to favor a book that reflects most what I needed at that time in my life. Here are some of my favorites during each life stage (or ones I wish I would have found during that life stage)!
With each life stage, I tend to favor a book that reflects most what I needed at that time in my life. Here are some of my favorites during each life stage (or ones I wish I would have found during that life stage)!
Working Woman- Lean In.
Every working woman should read this every year, I've started to make it a habit for me. I read it before Lorelai was in the picture, and now that I'm a working mom. I take something away each time I read it.
College/Lower 20's- Adulting. This book is hilarious, but is also full of great tips that every single 20-something should know.
New to the workforce (or anyone who hasn't done this yet)- Strengthsfinder. This isn't your typical book, it is a test you do to find out your strengths. Understand yourself better, why you work well with some and how to work better with others. This has incredibly valueable information to help you succeed.
Every working woman should read this every year, I've started to make it a habit for me. I read it before Lorelai was in the picture, and now that I'm a working mom. I take something away each time I read it.
College/Lower 20's- Adulting. This book is hilarious, but is also full of great tips that every single 20-something should know.
New to the workforce (or anyone who hasn't done this yet)- Strengthsfinder. This isn't your typical book, it is a test you do to find out your strengths. Understand yourself better, why you work well with some and how to work better with others. This has incredibly valueable information to help you succeed.
You are the Parent of Kids (Age 2+). Smart Money, Smart Kids. It's never too early to start talking about money with your children. This is a great place to start, common-sense approach about the topic of money when you are raising children.
You Have A New Baby (aged 0-2 years).- Preparing for Baby. I cannot stress the importance of this book. From making wills, college savings, life insurance...this is so important.
Newlywed (But really anyone could use this)- Love Your Life Not Theirs. If this book doesn't just sum up the entire problem with the Millennial generation...I don't know what does. I suggest newlyweds specifically look at this because if you start off with this mindset, it can seriously help prevent you from making some terrible life choices down the road. But its a great read for anyone needing to get back on track and stop trying to "keep up with the Joneses".
Pregnant- Boundaries. A grandbaby brings on all kinds of family dynamics issues. This was a great book for taking a step back and considering how to handle some of those issues.
Stay At Home Mom- The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers. I say that this is for the stay-at-home mom because it was pretty down on the working mom and spending too much time outside the home. However, it had some awesome tips about getting rid of all that "mom guilt".
You Have A New Baby (aged 0-2 years).- Preparing for Baby. I cannot stress the importance of this book. From making wills, college savings, life insurance...this is so important.
Starting Your Own Business- Business Boutique. I can't say I used this for starting any of our businesses, but whether you are looking at quitting your job to work for yourself, or start a side-hussel this walks you through step-by-step of things to consider and encourages you to go for it!
Struggling with Money Management- The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke. I love Suze Orman. Even though the book is getting outdated, it still has so much great content that people need to hear when you are struggling with money.
Learning to Simplify- A Simplified Life. First, this is by far the prettiest book I've ever read. Make sure to get the hard cover because it is just gorgeous. It makes you feel good even reading it. Simple, fast, but helps you get in the mindset of simplifying your life.
House hunting- Before You Buy. This was practical, realistic, and I loved that it encouraged buyers to be educated in the home buying process. It also encourages people to do the unheard of nowadays...put 20% down!!
House hunting- Before You Buy. This was practical, realistic, and I loved that it encouraged buyers to be educated in the home buying process. It also encourages people to do the unheard of nowadays...put 20% down!!
Newlywed (But really anyone could use this)- Love Your Life Not Theirs. If this book doesn't just sum up the entire problem with the Millennial generation...I don't know what does. I suggest newlyweds specifically look at this because if you start off with this mindset, it can seriously help prevent you from making some terrible life choices down the road. But its a great read for anyone needing to get back on track and stop trying to "keep up with the Joneses".
Pregnant- Boundaries. A grandbaby brings on all kinds of family dynamics issues. This was a great book for taking a step back and considering how to handle some of those issues.
Feel Good Inspirational-Girl Wash Your Face. It doesn't have a lot of actionable items in my opinion, but overall its a good book to read for some inspiration on how you could better your life and become the person you want to be.
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