Many of us are on a journey to improve ourselves, our businesses, and our quality of life. One of the best ways to do this from home is by reading self-improvement books. Written by experts who have been where we are now, the right book can fuel your self-improvement journey. While there is an endless supply of self-improvement books out there, you don’t want to spend all your time reading and not doing. That’s why we recommend reading just these five to get you going on your self-improvement journey.
Atomic Habits
Your stack of self-improvement books is never complete without at least one ultimate guide to habits. That’s precisely what this book is. Since its publication, Atomic Habits has generally been regarded as the gold-standard guide on how to actually build lasting habits and change your life. With scientific data backing his recommendations and a large variety of methods, there’s something for every type of person in this book, no matter what type of habit you’re trying to build or quit.
Don’t Overthink it
This self-improvement book is for those of us that get overwhelmed by seemingly insignificant things like what to cook for dinner or what order we should do things in. If you ever feel like this, Don’t Overthink It will be SO relatable and will give you some concrete strategies for how to move past indecisiveness and not get overwhelmed as often. Each chapter ends with a set of questions to help guide you in following the strategies laid out within the chapter.
The Lazy Genius Way
The Lazy Genius Way follows a similar trajectory and layout as Don’t Overthink It, but focuses more on learning to prioritize what areas of life you want to improve in and excel in while learning to let go of others that maybe aren’t as important to who you are as a person. The author offers suggestions for simplifying many areas of life, or for being “lazy” about those areas that aren’t most important to you so that you have the energy to not be lazy in other areas. If you often feel the pressure to be perfect in everything, this is a great book to learn to let go of some of that pressure.
The 4-Hour Workweek
While many of these self-improvement books can be used to improve your business and work mindset, this one is more geared towards entrepreneurs. If you’re looking for practical advice on how to minimize the number of hours you work and get the most out of your day to decrease stress and inject more joy into your life, grab a copy of The 4-Hour Workweek.
Untamed
Layed out in a series of “mini-essay” chapters, Untamed explores a spectrum of ideas related to societal expectations, self-liberation, self-love, and even some social justice. The beauty of this self-improvement book is that while not every chapter, experience, or lesson will pertain to your personal life and interests, there is something for everyone and Glennon Doyle’s stories are still touching and inspiring. It’s hard not to feel emboldened and “untamed” after reading this book and reflecting on when and how you might have lost some of your wild. If a manual of advice on how to live your daily life isn’t your style, this collection of personal stories and reflections is a great way to get yourself thinking about your own emotions and experiences in a healthy way.
