book reviews

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

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 Skabout a month 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 Skabout a month 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 Inquisitiveabout a month 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 Inquisitiveabout a month 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 Inquisitiveabout a month 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 Inquisitiveabout a month 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 Inquisitiveabout a month 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 Inquisitiveabout a month 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 Inquisitiveabout a month 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 2 months ago in Lifehack
Between Two Cities, One Unfinished Love
Between Two Cities, One Unfinished Love In 2010, my life quietly changed when I met her. There was nothing dramatic about that moment—no promises, no loud confessions—just a simple meeting that slowly found its place in my heart. She lived in Rawalpindi, surrounded by busy streets and constant movement, while I lived in Swat, among mountains that taught patience and silence. We belonged to two different cities, two different worlds, yet something unspoken connected us from the very beginning.
By Wings of Time 2 months ago in Lifehack
Your House Is Expiring (And You Didn’t Even Know It)
When we hear the word “expiration date,” we automatically think of milk, bread, or leftovers hiding in the back of the fridge. But what if I told you that some of the most unexpected items in your home also expire?
By Areeba Umair2 months ago in Lifehack