Start the New Year with these inspiring audiobooks and films

The start of a new year is a great time for people to start improving their lives with intentional changes like building mental strength finding motivation that actually starts and breaking unhelpful patternsThis list brings together bestsellers and impactful movies by Audible and other platforms that focus on discipline selfbelief and personal growthFrom audiobooks that challenge how you think live and respond to setbacks to films and series that capture real journeys of resilience and ambition these titles are designed to inspire action rather than just reflectionWhether yoursquore resetting habits chasing bigger goals or looking for steady motivation these bestsellers and watches will give you a boost to start the year with focus and purposeListenDopamine DetoxDopamine Detox is a practical and actionoriented guide to regaining focus and the ability to eliminate distractions in a world where we are constantly bombarded with fastpaced stimuliThe book written by Thibaut Meurisse explains how overexposure to quick dopamine hits from social media screens and endless stimulation has led to a decrease in overall motivation and has made it harder to focus on important tasksRather than relying on an abstract theoretical explanation this book provides actional and simple steps to reset onersquos habitual behaviours declutter onersquos mind and rebuild their discipline to complete necessary tasks efficientlyThis book is designed to assist those who wish to start the year with more focus greater productivity and better control over their attentionThe Courage To Be DislikedThe Courage to Be Disliked is a thoughtprovoking guide to building an authentic and purposedriven life by challenging longheld beliefs about happiness success and selfworthThe book draws on Adlerian psychology to show that much of what holds us back either the fear of judgement past experiences and the need for approval is something we choose to carry and is not something we are destined to acceptIchiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga encourage readers to take responsibility for their lives live beyond their constraints and find the courage to pursue what truly matters making this a powerful listen for anyone who wishes to start the year with confidence and clarityMitiharaMitihara is a celebration of mindful eating seasonal living and Indiarsquos rich food heritage while blending physical nutrition guidance with cultural wisdom Written by celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar the book explores how traditional whole foods and simple eating habits can nourish not just the body but the mind and spirit tooThrough a mix of carefully curated vegetarian recipes reflections on seasonal eating and personal stories Mitihara encourages listeners to slow down savour nourishing food reconnect with naturersquos rhythms and rethink modern approaches to health and wellbeingMitihara will provide gentle yet insightful recommendations for anyone wanting to start the year with a healthier more mindful relationship with foodThe Heart of Yoga How to Become More Beautiful and HappyThe Heart of Yoga How to Become More Beautiful and Happy explores one of the most timeless human questions can yoga truly make us happy and if so how In this reflective work Osho goes beyond yoga as a physical or wellness practice and turns the focus toward its deeper spiritual purposeHe also presents ten insightful talks through Patanjalirsquos Yoga Sutras that examine happiness jealousy comparison and the inner conflicts that prevent people from feeling fulfilled even when their material needs are met Osho challenges the idea that happiness is easy to accept in others revealing how competition ego and insecurity often stand in the wayThrough Oshorsquos teachings the book invites listeners to understand happiness not just as something to chase but as a state of inner harmony something that allows one to feel connected not just to people but to life itselfService AudibleWatchF1F1 The Movie is a high energy sports drama set in the unforgiving world of Formula One racingThe film stars Sonny Hayes Brad Pitt a former F1 driver whose career was cut short by a devastating crash only to pull him back to the sport years later to help rescue a struggling teamAs Sonny returns to the grid he must prove his relevance and mentor young talent Joshua Pearce Damson Idris while navigating the pressures of elite racing alongside team owner Javier Bardem and technical director Kerry CondonBeyond the adrenaline and spectacle the film is deeply motivating centred around second chances resilience and the belief that it is never too late to start again making it an inspiring watch to kick off the New Year with renewed drive and focusPlatform Amazon Prime Video12th Fail12th Fail is an inspiring true story directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra that follows the remarkable journey of Manoj Kumar Sharma Vikrant Massey a young man from a small town who fails his 12thgrade exam only to rise against all odds and achieve his dream of becoming a respected Indian Police Service IPS officerWith his partner Shraddha Joshi Medha Shankr Sharma beats poverty systemic challenges and repeated setbacks with relentless commitmentBased on the bestselling book by Anurag Pathak 12th Fail celebrates grit perseverance and the power of resilience as Sharma prepares for and conquers Indiarsquos toughest civil services exam making it a deeply motivating watch to kick off the New Year with renewed determination and belief in your potentialPlatform JioHotstarGully BoyDirected by Zoya Akhtar Gully Boy is a gripping and motivational drama that chronicles the ascent of Murad Ahmed Ranveer Singh a young man from the slums of Mumbai who transforms his life through rap musicMurad channels his struggles frustrations anger and aspirations into raw powerful lyrics pushing past societal barriers selfdoubt and limited opportunities making a mark in the music industryCostarring Safeena Firdausi Alia Bhatt the film captures emotion grit and the creative drive of someone who wishes to break free from constraints and express his voiceWith its themes of ambition identity and resilience Gully Boy is a deeply inspiring watch that encourages viewers to pursue their passion making it an excellent starting point for those eager to embrace the New Year with confidence purpose and resolvePlatform Amazon Prime VideoSrikanthSrikanth is an inspiring biographical drama directed by Tushar HiranandaniThe film follows Srikanth Bolla Rajkummar Rao a visually impaired man who refuses to let his disability define his potentialBorn blind into a modest farming family Srikanth faces societal bias and systemic barriers in education and employment yet his determination sees his fight for educational rights earning a scholarship to stay at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT and ultimately returning to India to build a thriving business that empowers people with disabilitiesThe film highlights courage resilience and motivates viewers to kick off the New Year with belief in overcoming challenges and redefining whatrsquos possiblePlatform Netflix