Looking to start your journey toward self-improvement? Our curated list of self-help books covers a variety of categories to meet your unique goals, whether you're seeking guidance on personal growth, emotional resilience, relationships, or productivity. Each book is thoughtfully selected to inspire and empower, offering actionable insights and practical wisdom. Check back often as we continue to expand this list with new recommendations to support your ongoing transformation.
Advocating for Yourself
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz (2016)
You Owe You: Ignite Your Power, Your Purpose, and Your Why by Eric Thomas (2022)
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery by Brianna Wiest (2020)
Anxiety, Stress, & Burnout
Taming Your Amygdala: Brain-Based Strategies to Quiet the Anxious Mind by Catherine Pittman (2022)
The Art of Letting Go: Stop Overthinking, Stop Negative Spirals, and Find Emotional Freedom by Nick Trenton (2023)
Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety by David Burns (2020)
Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach (2004)
When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection by Gabor Maté (2011)
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski (2019)
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund Bourne (2020)
Full Catastrophe Living (Revised Edition): Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinn (2013)
BIPOC
Permission to Come Home: Reclaiming Mental Health as Asian Americans by Jenny Wang (2022)
For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts by Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez (2021)
Living Resistance: An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day by Kaitlin B. Curtice (2023)
Lead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change by Stacey Abrams (2019)
Growth & Empowerment
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey (2004)
The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem: The Definitive Work on Self-Esteem by the Leading Pioneer in the Field by Nathaniel Branden (1995)
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell (2005)
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck (2007)
The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power by Katherine Morgan Schafler (2023)
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown (2018)
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (2018)
Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life ... And Maybe the World by William H. McRaven (2017)
The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower: 52 Stories to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Thoughts, Find Happiness, and Live Your Best Life by Tenpa Yeshe (2023)
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy (2019)
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero (2013)
Healing & Trauma
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Lindsay Gibson (2015)
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk (2015)
Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma by Mariel Buqué (2024)
The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity by Nadine Harris (2018)
What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey (2021)
Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing & Liberation by Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant (2022)
It's Not You: How to Identify and Heal from NARCISSISTIC People by Ramani Durvasula (2024)
Whole Again: Healing Your Heart and Rediscovering Your True Self After Toxic Relationships and Emotional Abuse by Jackson MacKenzie (2019)
LGBTQ+ & Non-Binary
Queer Up: An Uplifting Guide to LGBTQ+ Love, Life and Mental Health by Alexis Caught (2022)
The Shadow Work Journal: LGBTQ+ Edition: Embracing the Spectrum by Callie Parker (2023)
The Book of Non-binary Joy: Embracing the Power of You by Ben Pechey and Sam Prentice (2022)
Life Isn’t Binary: On Being Both, Beyond, and In-Between by Alex Iantaffi and Meg-John Barker (2020)
Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon and illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky (2020)
The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World, Second Edition by Alan Downs (2012)
Men
The Way of Men by Jack Donovan (2012)
Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins (2018)
King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering Masculinity Through the Lens of Archetypal Psychology - A Journey into the Male Psyche and Its Four Essential Aspects by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette (1991)
Miscellaneous
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle (2000)
Unburdened Eating: Healing Your Relationships with Food and Your Body Using an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Approach by Jeanne Catanzaro (2024)
The Gift of Our Compulsions: A Revolutionary Approach to Self-Acceptance and Healing by Mary O’Malley (2004)
Overall Well-Being
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford (2023)
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker (2017)
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World by Haemin Sunim (2017)
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron (1992)
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles (2017)
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson (2016)
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) by Don Miguel Ruiz (1997)
Master Your Emotions: A Practical Guide to Overcome Negativity and Better Manage Your Feelings (Mastery Series) by Thibaut Meurisse (2018)
What's in the Way Is the Way: A Practical Guide for Waking Up to Life by Mary O’Malley (2016)
The Feel Good Handbook by David Burns (2022)
Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think by Dennis Greenberger and Christine Padesky (2015)
The Art of Body Acceptance: Strengthen Your Relationship with Yourself Through Therapeutic Creative Exercises by Ashlee Bennett (2021)
Parenting
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Dan Siegel (2015)
Mom Genes: Inside the New Science of Our Ancient Maternal Instinct by Abigail Tucker (2022)
Parenting the Strong-Willed Child: The Clinically Proven Five-Week Program for Parents of Two- to Six-Year-Olds by Rex Forehand and Nicholas Long (2017)
The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting (Therapeutic Parenting Books) by Sarah Naish (2018)
Unconditional: A Guide to Loving and Supporting Your LGBTQ Child by Telaina Eriksen (2022)
Relationships
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find--and Keep--Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller (2012)
Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt (2019)
The Human Magnet Syndrome: The Codependent Narcissist Trap by Ross Rosenberg (2022)
How to Listen, Hear, and Validate: Break Through Invisible Barriers and Transform Your Relationships by Patrick King (2021)
How to Stop Being Toxic: Quit Manipulative Behaviors, Avoid Hurting the People You Love, and Start Healthy Relationships by Tom Stokes (2023)
Self Care and Compassion
Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) by Pooja Lakshmin (2023)
How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis (2022)
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff (2015)
Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of RAIN by Tara Brach (2019)
Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend (2017)
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives by Lori Gottlieb (2019)
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab (2021)
Women
Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés (1996)
Self-Love Workbook for Women: Release Self-Doubt, Build Self-Compassion, and Embrace Who You Are (Self-Love Workbook and Journal) by Megan Logan (2020)
ADHD Toolkit for Women by Sarah Davis and Linda Hall (2023)
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