Become Your Best Self This Year With These 8 Self-Help Books

If you’re not too into self-help books, this one’s for you. This book explores improving your life by not trying to be positive about everything – but actually learning to care less about the things that don’t matter so you can focus your energy on the things that do.

If you struggle with self-sabotage, this book is here to teach you all about why we self-sabotage and how to stop it. It’s written in “bite-size” paragraphs, making it easier to take in and digest what the words are actually saying. This book has been said to be one of the best self-books ever – according to “Book-Tok”.

After reading this book, the goal is not only to declutter your home but also to declutter your mind in a way – as it can go hand-in-hand. Marie Kondo, a Japanese cleaning consultant guides us through properly organizing and decluttering piece by piece, leaving only the pieces that spark joy. This book is so popular is even lead to its own Netflix series! 

This book explores self-love, the power of letting go, and the wisdom that comes when we truly get to know ourselves through poetry. If you love poetry and are trying to learn to love yourself more (which we all should be), give this book a read!

Out with the bad habits and in with the good. This book gives a practical guide on how to change your habits using a framework called the Four Laws of Behaviour Change. It’s safe to say we all have some habits we could work on!

As implied in the title – this book is full of gentle reminders, for the moments when you need them most. It’s a great book to keep on hand or by your bedside table to refer back to and treat yourself to some extra comfort.

Another one from Brianna Wiest worth reading is 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think. It will literally re-frame how you approach different topics and teach you to embrace negative thinking. This book is said to be a life-changer!

Self-care goes hand-in-hand with self-help! Which is why we had to include The Five Minute Journal. This book – or journal, provides everything from daily affirmations to journal prompts. It’s a great and healthy way to start your day with some positive self-reflection!