Ever since I was a kid I loved reading, books were my first adventures, and reading fairy tales of princesses and princes in lands far far away ignited my imagination and transported me to a new exciting place. Reading allows me to travel all over the world and to fictional worlds without leaving my bedroom. Books really can be life changing.
I also find that travelling around the world is a great time to get some reading in – waiting at the airport, sitting on the airplane, tanning on the beach or taking a hiking break are all great times to enjoy the comfort of a strong narrative or self-development read.
As an adult, I have started to read self-help and self-development books. Diving into this new genre has allowed me to grow up and develop in so many areas of my life. I feel like each book I read allows me to learn more about myself and transform into someone who is more confident, and more accepting of herself.
If you are interested in starting your self-developing journey or you already love self-help books, check out these 9 books that have changed my life. Click the links to purchase a copy for yourself and let me know how you find it!
9 Books That Changed My Life
You Are A Badass
This is absolutely AHmazing and I believe that everyone should read it. Jen Sincero’s is hilarious, she will make you laugh as she drops awesome truth bombs on you. She will walk you through the process of changing your mindset and seeing your true potential in order to succeed. Self-development is super important no matter who you are or what you are doing in life, and You Are A Badass should be on everyone’s reading list.
The Princess Saves Herself in This One
This is actually not technically a self-help book, but it is a book of poetry that helped me heal my past wounds. The Princess Saves Herself In This One, is a collection of poetry that will inspire you to rise above the pain and poor circumstances in your life and create happiness for yourself.
Get Rich, Lucky Bitch
“Why do most women settle for pennies instead of embracing true wealth? It’s not because you’re not smart or ambitious enough. You’ve just been programmed to block your Universal right to wealth with guilt, shame or embarrassment. Even if you’re unaware of these blocks and fears, you’re probably not earning what you’re really worth. Join Lucky Bitch author Denise Duffield-Thomas on a journey of self-discovery so you can smash through your abundance blocks and join a community of women all around the world who are learning to live large and become truly lucky bitches.” – Indigo.com
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life
“In Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, renowned neuropsychiatrist Daniel Amen, M.D., includes new, cutting-edge research gleaned from more than 100,000 SPECT brain scans over the last quarter century and scientific evidence that your anxiety, depression, anger, obsessiveness, or impulsiveness could be related to how specific structures work in your brain.” -Indigo
She Means Business
“There has never been a better time to say yes! With a computer and an Internet connection you can get your ideas, messages, and business out there like never before and create so much success. In this book, Carrie Green shows you how. Carrie started her first online business at the age of 20—she knows what it’s like to be an ambitious and creative woman with big dreams and huge determination . . . but she also knows the challenges of starting and running a business, including the fears, overwhelm, confusion, and blocks that entrepreneurs face” – Indigo
The Universe Has Your Back
“Through acceptance, surrender, and a commitment to her continually evolving spiritual path, New York Times best-selling author and international speaker Gabrielle Bernstein has been transforming her fear into faith. Her stories and universal lessons provide a framework for releasing the blocks to what everyone most longs for: happiness, security, and clear direction. These lessons can help us relinquish the need to control in order to relax into a sense of certainty and freedom–to stop chasing life and truly live. Ride the swell of your energy and true power to find strength when you are down, synchronicity and support when you are lost, safety in the face of uncertainty, and joy in what might otherwise be pain. Bernstein has secrets to reveal, and she is determined to unleash the presence of your power with the comforting knowledge that the Universe has your back” – Indigo
The Year Of Living Danishly
“When she was suddenly given the opportunity of a new life in rural Jutland, journalist and archetypal Londoner Helen Russell discovered a startling statistic: the happiest place on earth isn”t Disneyland, but Denmark, a land often thought of by foreigners as consisting entirely of long dark winters, cured herring, Lego and pastries. What is the secret to their success? Are happy Danes born, or made? Helen decides there is only one way to find out: she will give herself a year, trying to uncover the formula for Danish happiness. From childcare, education, food and interior design (not to mention ”hygge”) to SAD, taxes, sexism and an unfortunate predilection for burning witches, The Year of Living Danishly is a funny, poignant record of a journey that shows us where the Danes get it right, where they get it wrong, and how we might just benefit from living a little more Danishly ourselves.” – Indigo
The Success Principles
“In The Success Principles, the cocreator of the phenomenal bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, helps you get from where you are to where you want to be, teaching you how to increase your confidence, tackle daily challenges, live with passion and purpose, and realize all your ambitions. Filled with memorable and inspiring stories of CEO’s, world-class athletes, celebrities, and everyday people, it spells out the 64 timeless principles used by successful men and women throughout history—proven principles and strategies that can be adapted for your own life, whether you want to be the best salesperson in your company, become a leading architect, score top grades in school, lose weight, buy your dream home, make millions, or just get back in the job market. Taken together and practiced every day, these principles will change your life beyond your wildest dreams” – Indigo
The Miracle Morning
The Miracle Morning is one of the first self-help books that I have ever read and it has changed my life. This books talks about the power of waking up early and starting your day with intention. While I personally do no wake up at 5 AM, this book has helped me to start each day intentionally. Which has helped my mental health big time.
What books have changed your life that you would recommend I read? Let me know in the comments, we can start a book club!
Happy reading friends!
Love,
