Anyone have a favorite self help book that changed their life and why?
Anyone have a favorite self help book that changed their life and why?
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Anyone have a favorite self help book that changed their life and why?
When Anger Hurts. I read this for a communications class and it had really useful info.
Practical Enlightenment by Ariel & Shya Kane. Fabulous instruction on how to truly live in the moment instead of the past or the future.
Fearless Creating: A Step-by-Step Guide To Starting and Completing Your Work of Art, by Eric Maisel
Mourning Into Dancing. It talks about the mourning in the different stages of life, not just the kind related to death. I read it every year or so because it gives me insight into the sadnesses and losses that effect our ability to live in our most joyful state
Sounds like one I could use, thanks!
Does it also include deaths? I need that.
This book is pretty amazing! Changed my perspective a ton.
I know it sounds vulgar, but it really is great….
This was just recommended by an old friend of mine. He says we all need to read it. I just his judgement.
@Kevin it’s SO good. I was skeptical but am going back through it again highlighting like crazy!
Recommended to me also. I’ll see if my library has it.
Too funny, a friend of mine also recommended it, lol.
You all need to read it!! ?
“Co-Dependent No More” & “Why Does He Do That?” Helped me finally understand and leave an abusive marriage.
Assertiveness for Earth Angels by Doreen Virtue.
The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama and everything by Thich Nhat Hahn or Pema Chodron
Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr’s Virgin River Series. Not really a self help novel, but it helped me with what was happening in my life and helped me to see the light
I loved that book and the whole series.
Absolutely – I was hooked from the very first. Now I have the entire series and I’m not letting it go any time soon
Because forgiving is the most difficult when there is no apology and when it comes to oneself.
The Bible
Especially the Bible ?❤?
Yes!
Because we need to understand and accept that something is not wrong with us as we are so prone to believe and cause our own suffering.
Some years ago, 15-16 years maybe, I read a book on adult children of alcoholics, of which I am one. It wasn’t life-changing by any means but it helped me realize that I was not as screwed up as I thought, or at least I’m not alone in the screwed-upness.
The Sidetracked Sisters’ Happiness File
Book by Pam Young and Peggy Jones
I have Tony Robbins complete set and I have also been to his Unleash The Power Within seminar twice. Was amazing and life changing. Both times I went home and started something, bought a rental property etc. not for everyone but it really motivated me and the fire walk gave me a real confidence boost in myself. Good luck on your journey x
The Four Agreements.
Who Will Cry When I Die- Robin Sharma
Richard Bach’s Illusions … not exactly a self-help book, but full of very wise thoughts. Made me understand that life really is what we choose it to be.
Option B by Sheryl Sandberg. Brilliant and inspirational book about building resilience in the face of adversity!
Simple abundance —- as a matter of fact I need a new copy, it just centers me as I go through or my life.
Daring Greatly by Brene Brown (and all of her other books too! ). 😀
Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl. It gets a bit heavy into logotherapy in the last half, but I am inspired that this man’s holocaust experiences essentially became his own psychological “field study”.
In my mid-twenties I read The Dance Of Anger by Harriet Lerner. It changed my perspective and allowed me to change the way I interacted with people. To this day I apply what I learned from that book and it has changed my life by helping to bring clarity and serenity to it.
True Refuge by Tara Brach
I will have to look for this, I ❤ her book Radical Acceptance
I also like that one a lot!
Care of the Soul
Story of a Soul by St. Therese of Lisieux – I consider it self-help because it is a tremendous book in conquering vice, loving difficult people, loving God, and being simple.
My favorite saint!
@Melanie Mine, too!
The Reenchantment of Everyday Life.
A Return to Love by Marrianne Williamson.
Depends what area of your life you need help in..general area liked The Secret.. issues with men….read Why Men Like Bitches…
Morning Pages by Julia Cameron
Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art. It’s not just for artists, but for anyone working toward a goal.
The Easy Way to Stop Smoking by Allen Carr
Did it help?
It did! I had to read it several times before it really stuck, but I just celebrated 1 year smoke free in november!
@Traci omg congrats! I’m desperate for anything
Thanks! It’s worth it. You don’t stop until you’re done the book, so even if it doesn’t click for you, you won’t have given anything up.
A Woman After Gods Own Heart by Elizabeth George.
Fabulous!!
Never Give Up (J. Meyers)
Great question! Every self-help book I’ve ever started, I’ve gotten bored and didn’t finish.
Maybe you should see someone about that . . . 😉
Living Fearlessly, by Sheila Walsh.
Managing Your Emotions, by Joyce Meyer.
The Power of a Praying Wife, by Stormie Omartian (and all of them, parent, woman etc)
Creative Correction by Lisa Welchel, and the photo.
Brene Brown’s Daring Greatly! Completely changed the way I live my life, especially when I read the rest of her books.
The Power of Now.
Option B ❤️
The untethered soul was a good one and on the creative front I loved Big Magic
Thank you for all the recommendations.
Quiet The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. It’s really the only self help book I’ve read, but it was really eye-opening and informative, esp (or even though?) I’m highly introverted myself.
I don’t know if it’s technically “self help” but Mel Robbins 5 Second Rule and Journal have seriously changed my life. Learning more about the science of the brain along with ways to make my brain be loyal to my heart and passions have been reviving and renewing. I had fallen into a not so great place and I have learned how to be happy being me again.
I love The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin.
Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle Melton. It’s about a very specific time and situation in her life, but has so much wisdom for every situation!
I read that last year and then was very disappointed to learn within a month or so of finishing that she and her spouse did divorce. I was so hopeful at the end…
“Man’s Search For Meaning” by Viktor Frankl
“YOU Are A Badass” –Not only is the author hilarious, but it gave me a who new perspective on life! Also, The Secret.
The Five Love Languages!!!
Bible
The Tao of Pooh
The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears
Book by Mark Batterson
The Power of Intention
The life changing magic of tidying up. I read it 3 years ago and it completely transformed my mindset on stuff (though I don’t talk to my stuff…). Releasing stuff from my life allowed room for me to change my eating/health/wellness which lead me to reading it starts with food at the end of 2016. My life is so much simpler, I spend less time trying to organize all my stuff, I’m healthier then I ever imagined and off migraine medication, and I’ve lost 60lbs.
I would say Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, for the writing and life advice. Also liked Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, which I am not done with yet
Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins and Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg
The compound effect, it is great to listen to in the car too!
I love all Stephanie Dowricks books esp: Forgiveness and Other Acts of Love and Choosing Happiness, Life and Soul Essentials.
@Desiree here is another nonfiction post in a group that’s great.
I’m not much for self-help books, but I will say that Women Who Run with the Wolves changed me and my outlook dramatically. I’ll read or listen to just about any of Estes’ books.