Will I love The Comfort Crisis?

The premise of this book is that humans thrive when we regularly do hard, uncomfortable things. And because modern society has become so comfortable, we are losing our resilience and the meaning and health benefits that come from doing hard things.

I completely agree with this concept, and it aligns with my own experiences with long-distance running, solo bike trips, and other adventures. The meaning and joy those experiences brought me have been good for my soul. I can’t imagine being the person I want to be without them.

It isn’t just the physical challenge; it is also… show more.

This book seriously changed my life. Easter makes an incredible case for how we’ve gotten way too comfortable and how this is contributing to our overall anxiety.

My favorite part of the book highlights the Japanese concept of “misogi,” where we challenge ourselves to reach our mental and physical peak once a year. When I read this, it inspired me so much that I decided to run my first half marathon. This book will get you stretching yourself in exciting ways and it reminds you that your body and brain are way more capable than you’re giving yourself credit.