Self-help books are packed with great advice and a motivational spirit that can make you feel good. Sometimes, reading self-help books feels like receiving a piece of advice that you always wanted to hear. Whether you are going through a difficult time in your career, troubled relationships or feeling a sense of identity crisis, self-help books might offer the help or advice you need.
Looking for the best self-help books? We have put together a list of some of the must read books that will inspire and motivate you.
If you haven’t read Jen Sincero’s, You Are a Badass, do yourself a favour and order your copy immediately. Hilarious, refreshing and helpful, this how-to guide inspires you to set big goals and reach them, learn to love yourself and create a life you truly love. It is among the must-read books for women who are willing to make changes that matter.
As fascinating as its name, this fable about four characters will indeed touch the strings of your heart. The story invites the reader to relate to these characters, observe their reactions and learn from them. To put it simply, the book is about adapting to the changes as they come. No wonder it is one of the best selling self help books of all time.
This timeless self-help book has to be on this list! Released in 1936, this book is one of the best sellers of all time. So, there’s no doubt that this book has helped readers with its rock-solid advice for making an excellent first impression and influencing people. This self-help classic can act as a ladder for success in your professional and personal lives.
The list of must read self help books will remain incomplete without mentioning The Four Agreements. Wondering what is it about? Here’s an insight! The book is based on ancient Toltec wisdom that teaches us to transform our lives with four agreements. The first one, speak with honesty, integrity, and truthfulness. The second one, don’t take things personally. The third one, avoid making assumptions. And the fourth one, always give your best. Trust us, you will feel a myriad of emotions reading this piece of art.
If you ask any avid reader about good self help books, they will definitely tell you about this book. It explains the 7 principles that can make a person more effective both personally and professionally. The best part - these 7 habits are broken down into small chunks, making them easier to understand and follow.
If we had to choose a book everyone should read at least once during their lifetime, it would be this one. Well, Eckhart’s message in this one is simple, living in the now (present) by releasing your attachment to the past and future is the best way to improve the quality of life. This self-improvement book will motivate you to fully embrace the present moment.
A life-changing book based on an age-old Japanese ideology, Ikigai has been on many book lovers’ wishlist! If you are waiting to find the purpose of your life (ikigai), this is a must-read book. It also sheds light on the importance of a healthy lifestyle for longer and happier lives. To call it one of the best self help books is not an exaggeration!
Suffering are a part of life and we cannot avoid them. But what we can do is try to find meaning in our suffering, learn from them and move forward - this is exactly what this ground-breaking book conveys. The book lets you see through the eyes of a survivor of nazi concentration camps and tells how we can find meaning in our lives, even in the worst events. This book is very powerful and it will help you see the light even in the darkest of days.
Shining a light on habit formation, this book is a most practical guide on how you can create good habits and break bad ones. Sure, it can be difficult to quit bad habits, but we have to start somewhere! This No. 1 New York Times bestseller offers a proven framework to create good habits.
Another of Dale Carnegie’s great works! Focusing on the ways to conquer your personal or professional worries, this masterpiece is undoubtedly one of the best books to read for self improvement. Don’t worry, you will get a full set of tools and techniques that will help you worry less and lead a wonderful life.
Do you ever wish someone could simply hand over a step-by-step guide for ways to stay in the present moment? Well, this book does it for you! If your minds are stuck with the thoughts of the past and future, just like many of us, this book will explain to you ways to practice mindfulness!
There’s no way we would have missed out on this legendary self-improvement book. First things first, the rich in the title might seem like the author is talking about material gain, but the book is much more than that! It actually puts emphasis on positive thinking, decision-making and persistence. A friendly reminder, opt for the original version that was published in 1937 as the edited versions omit some of the most critical information.
For those looking for ways to improve their productivity, this book might be the best companion. In this book, David Allen shares methods of stress-free performance that can help in achieving our goals. The premise of the book reflects on how productivity depends on our ability to have clear and organised thoughts. Getting Things Done is indeed one of the best self help books to read to unleash creative potential and achieve effective productivity.
Brace yourself for a dose of raw, refreshing and honest life through entertaining stories as you read this book. Without an ounce of sugarcoating, the author has focused on how important it is to embrace our fears, faults and uncertainties. A much-needed moment of real-talk for today’s generation, this book is definitely a must-read.
Get along on the author’s journey to the happiest year of her life with The Happiness Project. The author’s year-long effort to enhance her happiness will tell you how to increase the positive emotions in your life, embrace happiness and get rid of the negative feelings that capture your mind and soul.
You must have already decided which self-help book you are going to read next! So, what are you waiting for? Get your hands on the book and start reading right away!
