Which self-help books do you think are worth reading?
Because of the Rachel Hollis-types, I’m a little wary of the self-help genre in general. I’m interested to see which books people might suggest reading though! Are there any that you think are worth the hype?
I liked “Becoming Bulletproof”. Mostly because of interesting anecdotes but also in general worth reading.
tcox0010 on
Can’t Hurt Me was phenomenal. It’s more of a bio about overcoming adversity, but it’s an inspiring read.
Thatbookishgirlbethy on
To hell with the hustle was one of the only self-help books I really enjoyed. Definitely worth reading if you struggle with anxiety
stormchaserokc on
My office required me to read: Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. I went into it with badittude but found it a quick and helpful read.
levendi7 on
Happiness by Matthieu Ricard. Goes through the science and philosophy that supports cultivating altruism, compassion and loving-kindness as a means of fostering true happiness within oneself. It also includes guides and techniques for doing so.
ATXBookLover on
*Atomic Habits* is full of actionable, evidence-backed strategies for breaking bad habits and replacing them with good ones! “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”
grynch43 on
None of them. The one thing I have noticed about people who read self help books is that they are ALWAYS reading self help books.
I have been interested in the new schwarzenegger (Be Useful) book, but haven’t seen anyone read it in the book reddits yet. I might just take the plunge.
nocouncilnirvana on
I loved Laziness Does Not Exist by Dr. Devon Price and Untamed by Glennon Doyle, for very different reasons.
Historical_Hope_4176 on
Whatever you do don’t read “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle – or maybe/especially don’t listen to the audio book. I hated her narration and it was so corny. Don’t get me wrong, I still took small things from the themes and messages, but none I haven’t heard before. Was a little cliche for my liking. Almost too organized, if that’s even possible to dislike lol.
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I liked “Becoming Bulletproof”. Mostly because of interesting anecdotes but also in general worth reading.
Can’t Hurt Me was phenomenal. It’s more of a bio about overcoming adversity, but it’s an inspiring read.
To hell with the hustle was one of the only self-help books I really enjoyed. Definitely worth reading if you struggle with anxiety
My office required me to read: Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. I went into it with badittude but found it a quick and helpful read.
Happiness by Matthieu Ricard. Goes through the science and philosophy that supports cultivating altruism, compassion and loving-kindness as a means of fostering true happiness within oneself. It also includes guides and techniques for doing so.
*Atomic Habits* is full of actionable, evidence-backed strategies for breaking bad habits and replacing them with good ones! “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”
None of them. The one thing I have noticed about people who read self help books is that they are ALWAYS reading self help books.
I thought [Spark Change: 108 Provocative Questions for Spiritual Evolution](https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/isbn/9781683644583/) was really good. I also really liked [The Four Agreements](https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/isbn/9781878424310/).
I have been interested in the new schwarzenegger (Be Useful) book, but haven’t seen anyone read it in the book reddits yet. I might just take the plunge.
I loved Laziness Does Not Exist by Dr. Devon Price and Untamed by Glennon Doyle, for very different reasons.
Whatever you do don’t read “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle – or maybe/especially don’t listen to the audio book. I hated her narration and it was so corny. Don’t get me wrong, I still took small things from the themes and messages, but none I haven’t heard before. Was a little cliche for my liking. Almost too organized, if that’s even possible to dislike lol.