If you’re a self-improvement junkie like I am, you’re always looking for something inspiring and motivational to read. I firmly believe you should never stop learning and growing as a person. With that in mind, I’m sharing some of the best self-improvement books in a variety of self-development categories that are important to our overall happiness, peace of mind, and balance.
Here are 44 of what I think are the best self-improvement books on these subjects:
Self-Improvement Books on Confidence
1. Building Confidence: Get Motivated, Overcome Social Fear, Be Assertive, and Empower Your Life For Success., by Barrie Davenport
2. Confidence Hacks: 99 Small Actions to Massively Boost Your Confidence, by Barrie Davenport
3. Confident You: An Introvert’s Guide to Success in Life and Business, by Steve Scott and Rebecca Livermore
Self-Improvement Books on Happiness
4. Habits Of A Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels, by Loretta Graziano Breuning
5. The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World, by Howard Cutler M.D. and Dalai Lama
6. The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking, by Oliver Burkeman
7. The Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World, by Eric Weiner
Self-Improvement Books on Life Purpose
8. The 52-Week Life Passion Project: Uncover Your Life Passion, by Barrie Davenport
9. Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type, by Paul D. Tieger and Barbara Barron
10. The Passion Test: The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose, by Janet Attwood
Simplifying and Simplicity Self-Help Books
11. 10-Minute Declutter: The Stress-Free Habit for Simplifying Your Home, by Barrie Davenport and Steve Scott
12. 10-Minute Digital Declutter: The Simple Habit to Eliminate Technology Overload, by Barrie Davenport and Steve Scott
13. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, by Marie Kondo
Self-Improvement Books on Mindfulness
14. Peace of Mindfulness: Everyday Rituals to Conquer Anxiety and Claim Unlimited Inner Peace, by Barrie Davenport
15. Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation In Everyday Life, by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Self-Improvement Books on Overcoming Stress and Anxiety
16. Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself from Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life, by Judith Orloff
17. When Panic Attacks: The New, Drug-Free Anxiety Therapy That Can Change Your Life, by David D. Burns MD
18. Healing Anxiety and Depression, by Daniel G. Amen and Lisa C. Routh
19. Social Anxiety: Social Anxiety and Shyness Ultimate Guide: Techniques to Overcome Stress, Achieve Self Esteem and Succeed as an Introvert, by Lisa Kimberly
20. Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness, by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Thich Nhat Hanh
Self-Improvement Books on Relationships
21. Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
22. 201 Relationship Questions: The Couple’s Guide to Building Trust and Emotional Intimacy
23. The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts
24. How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving
25. 47 Little Love Boosters For a Happy Marriage: Connect and Instantly Deepen Your Bond No Matter How Busy You Are , by Marko Petkovic
Self-Improvement Books on Good Habits
26. Sticky Habits: 6 Simple Steps to Create Good Habits Stick
27. Habit Stacking: 97 Small Life Changes That Take Five Minutes or Less
28. Mini Habits: Smaller Habits, Bigger Results
29. Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Lack of Focus, Anger, and Memory Problems
30. 23 Anti-Procrastination Habits: How to Stop Being Lazy and Get Results in Your Life
Self-Improvement Books on Motivation and Productivity
31. Self-Discovery Questions:: 155 Breakthrough Questions to Accelerate Massive Action
32. Zen To Done: The Ultimate Simple Productivity System
33. Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
Self-Improvement Books on Overcoming Challenges
34. Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy
35. Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations For Working Through Grief
36. Coping with Difficult People: The Proven-Effective Battle Plan That Has Helped Millions Deal with the Troublemakers in Their Lives at Home and at Work
37. Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened
38. When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, by Pema Chodron
39. Man’s Search for Meaning
Self-Improvement Health and Wellness Books
40. The Blue Zones, Second Edition: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest
41. Healthy at 100: The Scientifically Proven Secrets of the World’s Healthiest and Longest-Lived Peoples
42. Emotional Intelligence 2.0
43. The Yoga Bible
44. Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life
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