We all go through periods where we feel really motivated and want to make a change to our lives. There are also times when we can experience the complete opposite, feeling less motivated and finding it difficult to reach our full potential.
In periods like this, we need to avoid distractions and find a way to pick ourselves up. A good way to do this is to read books about self-importance. However, there are so many different self-improvement books to choose from, it is difficult to find the best one. That is why we have compiled a list of some of the best self-improvement books.
Now, these books are not going to be life-changing. You aren’t going to read a book about becoming rich and then suddenly becoming a millionaire, it isn’t that easy. You must put the practices in place to make these life changes and become a better version of yourself. So, let’s take a look at some of the best self-improvement books.
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Atomic Habits is one of the most popular self-improvement books out there. It is a fantastic book that helps transform your relationship with the habits you currently have. A lot of research goes into this book, including research and relevant topics.
The basis of the book surrounds the ‘Four Laws of Behavior Change’ which are ‘Make it Obvious, Make it Attractive, Make it Easy and Make it Satisfying’. James also breaks down the difficulty of forming new habits using these laws so it allows you to create a framework that you can put into habit to form new habits. With this approach, you will soon start to see that forming good habits can be much easier than anticipated.
Something else that James acknowledges within the book is your identity-based habits. It explores habits are not something that we do, they are what makes us who we are.
It is a simple book to read and doesn’t overwhelm you with jargon that you have never read before. It also provides relatable situations so you can really connect with the book. Atomic Habits has sold over 20 million copies and translated into over 60 languages. Not to mention it has a 4.6/5 on Amazon, 4.3/5 on Goodreads and 4.7 on Google so as you can see, it is highly rated.
How To Be A Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci
For those who are intrigued by stoicism, this book is a great place to start. It is very philosophical, very well-written and modernised. It ticks all the boxes you need when learning about stoicism.
There is a lot of stoicism and there are many practices that you can put in place and with its modern outlooks, this is very easy to do.
Although being a stoic is quite outdated because of modern life, there are many practices that you can put in place to create a better version of yourself. For example, accepting the things we cannot change and focusing on those things we have control over. The book discusses a lot of historical lessons and will help you to live a happier life. So even if you don’t want to be a full-time stoic, it can make you more accepting in life.
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
We all want to be wealthy but it is something that we all struggle with in life. Poor life decisions can cause more debt and that can put everything on hold in terms of becoming financially stable. Luckily for us, there are plenty of self-improvement books regarding wealth and Napoleon Hill’s ‘Think and Grow Rich’.
This book is the oldest on the list so far as it was written during The Great Depression., one of the most financially troubling times in US history. Napoleon blends both philosophy and actionable advice to help transform the reader’s mindset into a prosperity-focused mindset. He acknowledges that thoughts are powerful and how it can influence
The book is broken down into 13 steps and discusses multiple aspects of desire, faith, autosuggestion, specialised knowledge and much more. As Napoleon offers real-life examples, it is easy to relate, making it easier to understand and put things into perspective. Some people find it difficult to apply Napoleon’s teachings.
Another reason why this book is good is because it offers more than just financial help. It also provides you with personal traits such as determination, resilience and faith in your own capabilities. This book is a classic and can be difficult to read.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen R. Covey
Up next, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and this is a classic. This book is one of the classics and it was released in 1989. Covey will offer not just Wisdom but also practical tips that are timeless, making them all relevant today.
These 7 habits offer both personal and professional success. It aims to help you master proactivity, goal setting and understanding creating priority lists. Additionally, it includes self-improvement tips helping you to build the right mindset.
What is good about this book is that it is more about a paradigm shift and changing how we view the world. Additionally, it helps to provide a perspective shift to see life and relationships through a different pair of eyes.
There are several different perspectives on this that help encourage a new perspective that will transform your life. For example, it helps to develop a new “win-win” mindset as well as understanding people before you want to be understood. A trait that very few people have as it is difficult to master.
Summary
There are hundreds of books that you can read but very few can impact your life. The books we have mentioned can certainly impact your life if you put them into practice which can be the difficult part. Consider summarising the book once you have finished or even summarise the chapter that you have written. This allows you to refer back to the book and understand what it has taught. People read self-improvement books to help develop better habits and remove the bad habits from their lives. This could be anything from smoking, not exercising or waking up late in the morning. Now, these books won’t tell you about the alternatives to smoking such as nicopods, however, they will teach you how to develop new habits that will benefit you. They will teach you how to become more wealthy by changing your lifestyle to cater to your financial needs.