This book was the first self-help book that I already know I will re-read and enjoy for the rest of my life. This ignited my mission to recapture some of my old optimism and curiosity in human nature for the new year as well as watching the fantastic TV show Ted Lasso. I also appreciate that toxic positivity exists and should be examined whilst I’m on my year long mission, so listen to me discuss my thoughts and how I’m going to change my mindset this year. GoodReads Summary: The new uplifting book from Matt Haig, the New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library, for anyone in search of hope, looking for a path to a more meaningful life, or in need of a little encouragement. “It is a strange paradox, that many of the clearest, most comforting life lessons are learnt while we are at our lowest. But then we never think about food more than when we are hungry and we never think about life rafts more than when we are thrown overboard.” The Comfort Book is Haig’s life raft: it’s a collection of notes, lists, and stories written over a span of several years that originally served as gentle reminders to Haig’s future self that things are not always as dark as they may seem. Incorporating a diverse array of sources from across the world, history, science, and his own experiences, Haig offers warmth and reassurance, reminding us to slow down and appreciate the beauty and unpredictability of existence.