31st Aug 2022

​​10 books everyone should read for self-improvement

​​10 books everyone should read for self-improvement.

 Reading books to change your life is a great way to become a better version of yourself in all aspects. In recent years, reading self-help, development books and listening to podcasts have all been shown to improve lives, especially when the lessons learned from them are put into practice. But remember that reading self-help books won't instantly change your life for the better. They won't be useful if you're just reading them through like a textbook without giving the material much thought. Instead, you should treat these books as tools and guides, take the time to really digest what you’re reading, and then apply the principles to your life.

If you’re ready to start making the changes that will transform your life this year, here are 10 self-improvement books to read in 2022.

 

All are available to buy through https://uk.bookshop.org/ - an online bookshop with a mission to support local, independent bookshops financially.

 

1. Atomic Habits by James Clear

 

One of the most challenging things to do is to break bad habits and adopt better ones. We are routine-oriented creatures that place a strong emphasis on ritual and association. This book will show you how to make little adjustments that, over time, will have a big impact. Start with your habits if you want to make big strides in your life.

 

"Every action you take is a vote for the person you wish to become."

 

https://uk.bookshop.org/books/atomic-habits-the-life-changing-million-copy-1-bestseller/9781847941831

 

2. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

 

This 1936 self-help classic offers fundamental guidelines for impressing others and winning them over. You'll gain popularity and influence quickly by using deceptively easy strategies like smiling, listening, and showcasing your appreciation for others

 

 "Every man I meet is my superior in some way. In that, I learn of him."

 

https://uk.bookshop.org/books/how-to-win-friends-and-influence-people/9789387873209

 

3. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

 

This classic, which is also among the best books on self-help, shows that success and wealth are almost always the results of qualities and abilities that anyone can develop. Before creating a strategy to realise our dreams and goals, those of us who want to be successful must first assess our attitude towards our goals and dreams, before making a plan to achieve them.

 

“A quitter never wins - and - a winner never quits.”

 

https://uk.bookshop.org/books/think-and-grow-rich/9789387873230

4. The Power of Now: A Guide To Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle.

 

This ground-breaking self-improvement book illuminates the link between the mind and suffering and provides a clear framework for putting an end to suffering and finding inner peace. Your relationships and general quality of life will improve if you adhere to this manual for living in the present and letting go of your ego.

 

“If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place.” 

 

https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-power-of-now-20th-anniversary-edition/9780340733509

 

 

 

5. Feeling Good by David D. Burns

 

In Feeling Good, the foundational ideas of cognitive-behavioural therapy are explained. It describes how to recognize and let go of typical cognitive distortions in order to enhance one's mood and life. This book also offers suggestions for enhancing communication abilities. In order to help the reader recognize cognitive distortions and swap them out for healthy beliefs, exercises are provided throughout the book.

 

“There is only one person who could ever make you happy, and that person is you.” 

 

https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-feeling-good-handbook/9780452281325

 

 

6. The 5 am Club by Robin Sharma

 

Robin Sharma is a leadership expert who enjoys assisting others in increasing their productivity. His book Elevate Your Life illustrates the revolutionary nature of getting up early for success. By using a fictitious narrative about a billionaire mentor instructing a struggling artist and an entrepreneur. Even those who simply love sleeping in will be persuaded by his compelling argument that to be truly excellent, we must start our days with intention and purpose.

 

“Take excellent care of the front end of your day, and the rest of your day will pretty much take care of itself. Own your morning. Elevate your life.” 

 

https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-5-am-club-own-your-morning-elevate-your-life/9780008312831

 

7. The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide by James Fadiman

 

Fadiman outlines best practices for safe, sacred psychedelic journeys learned through his more than 40 years of experience in this guide to the immediate and long-term effects of using psychedelics for spiritual, therapeutic, and problem-solving purposes. These include the benefits of utilizing a sensitive guide during a session (and how to be one) as well as the significance of the setting and pre-session intention. He dispels the myths and misconceptions about psychedelics that are widespread in textbooks, clinics, and online while cautioning that they are not for everyone. Fadiman demonstrates how psychedelics, when used wisely, can result in scientific and spiritual breakthroughs in addition to healing.

 

“To maximize the usefulness of realizations that may occur during your psychedelic voyage, it is invaluable to write out beforehand what you hope to learn, experience, understand, or resolve.”

 

https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-psychedelic-explorer-s-guide-safe-therapeutic-and-sacred-journeys/9781594774027

8. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey

 

This book, one of the all-time best-sellers in the self-help genre, emphasizes the behaviours of people who are particularly proficient at navigating their environment. It goes on to explain how you can stand out from the crowd and improve your chances of success by adopting a set of seven principles that many successful people use to lead fulfilling lives.

 

“To change ourselves effectively, we first had to change our perceptions.” 

 

https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people/9780762408337

9. 101 Essays that will change the way you think by Brianna Wiest

 

Brianna Wiest discusses putting purpose before passion, embracing negativity, finding wisdom in routine, and becoming conscious of the cognitive biases that shape your perspective on life. It contains 101 brief pieces, each of which focuses on a different subject. The book's central concept is "how to be happy." The book's primary goal is to assist readers in taking a fresh look at their lives and themselves. Wiest emphasizes the significance of self-love and optimistic thinking for achieving the comfort we are all seeking.

 

“The things you love about others are the things you love about yourself. The things you hate about others are the things you cannot see in yourself.”

 

https://www.amazon.com/Essays-That-Will-Change-Think/dp/1945796065

10.  Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins

 

David Goggins has been several things, a Navy SEAL, an Army Ranger, ultramarathon runner, ultra-distance cyclist, triathlete, inspiring speaker, and holder of the Guinness World Record for most pull-ups performed in a single session of 17 hours: 4,030. All these achievements are all a part of his life journey. However, he was not always so determined and motivated. David shares his transformational journey, including how he went from being a 297-pound exterminator to one of the toughest men on the planet, in his inspirational autobiographical self-help book.

He has overcome unspeakable suffering and tragedy in life—and still managed to overcome obstacles and achieve his goals. And in Can't Hurt Me, he combines his life story with several methods to help you master your mind, overcome obstacles, and achieve your objectives.

 

“the human body can withstand and accomplish a hell of a lot more than most of us think possible, and that it all begins and ends in the mind.” 

 

https://uk.bookshop.org/books/1605842878_can-t-hurt-me-master-your-mind-and-defy-the-odds/9781544512273

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