12 Self-Help Books That May Transform Your Life

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Written By Ryan Patton

Adventurer, Tech Geek and Lover of Productivity Hacks. 

Self-help books generally try to provide steps that the reader can take to help them:

  • Reach a specific outcome or expectation
  • Make changes in their lives
  • Lead people towards transformation

Table of Contents

  1. Self-Help Books
  2. The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love 
  3. Gmorning, Gnight!
  4. Radical Acceptance
  5. Threads of Yoga: Themes, Reflections, and Meditations to Weave into Your Practice
  6. Write for Your Life
  7. Your Next Big Idea: Improve Your Creativity and Problem-Solving
  8. The Gifts of Imperfection
  9. How Not To Die
  10. The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8am)
  11. Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
  12. Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges
  13. Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic

Self-Help Books

The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love

Author: Sonya Renee Taylor

When it comes to self-help books, Sonya Renee is an amazing writer to talk about the subject. Not only does the writer share some important ideas about body empowerment, which overall lead to self-love, but also the author is very empathic to the readers, as she is able to put herself in their shoes. The book discusses the best way of how to live life unapologetically, loving yourself and being the highest version that you can possibly be. Not only is this book empowering, but it is also motivational and it can help all of those in need.

Gmorning, Gnight!

Author: Lin-Manuel Miranda

From the creator of Hamilton, this beautiful book has the purpose of inspiring readers to begin their day in the best possible way. The world might be bringing you down, and for those that need some help remembering that they are amazing, this book does a great job in the area of self-help. While this book might be more of a light read, it has the purpose of inspiring its readers in order to encourage them to become the best versions of themselves.

Radical Acceptance

Author: Tara Brach

There is a lot of people out there who go live suffering in silence. Whether they feel like they haven’t accomplished a lot in life, or they live in fear of never reaching success. In various ways, there is a lot of people out there that need some sort of self-help in order to get through with their day and their life. This book can serve as a great help to those that have lost their path and still need to find some clarity to get them going.

Threads of Yoga: Themes, Reflections, and Meditations to Weave into Your Practice

Author: Pamela Seelig

Some people often find help in various wellness techniques. While some people might use some activities as a distraction, others involve themselves in these activities because it helps them to become more focused and aware of themselves and their surroundings. Through this book, readers will learn about connecting with their inner self as a form of self-help. They will be able to use the wisdom of yoga and meditation as a guide to a better life.

Write for Your Life

Author: Anna Quindlen

One of the top sellers by Anna Quindlen, write for your life, talks about what truly matters in life, and through your life path what should stick with you. All feelings and emotions are valid, and therefore this book teaches those readers that need some self-help to write down what they are thinking and feeling in order to make reflections and changes in their life.

Your Next Big Idea: Improve Your Creativity and Problem-Solving

Author: Samuel Sanders

The inspiring self-help guide Your Next Big Idea forwards advice and creative exercises that encourage the development of different ways of thinking. In various ways, this is a step-by-step guide to get people out of their comfort zone and get motivated to live a more creative and fulfilling life.

The Gifts of Imperfection

Author: Brene Brown

This important book is about the lifelong journey from what will people think about me or about what I’m doing? to even those who wonder if they are enough. Brown’s unique ability to blend original research with honest storytelling makes reading The Gifts of Imperfection like having a long, uplifting conversation with a very wise friend who offers compassion, wisdom, and great advice. This book deals with courage, compassion, and connection, in order to help people improve their life.

How Not To Die

Author: Michael Greger, MD

While a lot of self-help books deal with the emotional side, some people believe that people can feel better and lead healthier lives through food. The primary determinant of our health and well-being is what we eat and how we live. In this extraordinary and empowering book, Dr.Michael Greger explains why.

The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8am)

Author: Hal Elrod

This empowering book is transformative, it helps those that don’t really have a clue on where to get started getting their life together, this is a great place to start. This book is quite practical, clear, and very straightforward to the point for people to understand how to help themselves and change their lives for the better.

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

Author: Elizabeth Gilbert

Gilbert leads readers through breaking out of their own creative ruts, finding fulfillment, and facing fear while finding balance. Big Magic tackles the challenges of living, the ups and downs of life itself, and finding your breaking point to build yourself back up again.

Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges

Author: Amy Cuddy

A must-read for anyone looking to achieve their personal best. This book is about facing challenges and motivating yourself to achieve great things in life. Often people question themselves in life, on whether they are good enough, or if they will be able to overcome their challenges, and this book is an amazing help to those that need that extra motivation.

Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic

Author: Lisa Congdon

In various ways, this book helps people to find their own voice. Not only on the creativity side but also in the everyday life, this book serves as a guide to the process of self-discovery. This book will show readers how to identify and nurture their own identity and push through fear and insecurity.

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12 Self-Help Books That May Transform Your Life

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