Best self-help book on Reddit
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#1
James Clear
5.0
(20)
"Atomic Habits by James Clear."
"Atomic Habit. Changed my outlook and have been living my ‘new’ way for the past 3 years."
"Atomic Habits"
"Atomic Habits by James Clear and Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker."
"Atomic Habits by James Clear and Healing ADD by Daniel Amen really helped me."
"Atomic Habits is a great book."
"Really recommend this one. It's dating advice, but the main idea is working on yourself—facing anxiety, not being needy, being confident, having self-worth, etc."
"I liked Atomic Habits. It's about forming better habits."
"A self-help book that made a genuine difference for me."
"Also worth signing up for his weekly newsletter via email."
#2
Eckhart Tolle
4.9
(13)
"A New Earth - Tolle."
"The power of now by eckhart tolle. life changing"
"The book that made the biggest difference in my life ever was *The Power of Now*"
"I listen to it all the time to retrain my brain."
"Changed the way I approach almost everything."
"It saved my life and I am forever grateful."
"How to win friends and influence people."
"N/A"
"I really enjoyed The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle."
"N/A"
#3
N/A
4.6
(12)
"I loved a lot " the body keeps the score"."
"The Body Keeps the Score"
"Was very helpful to me when I was really struggling."
"I've recommended this book so may times and everyone has found it helpful."
"Very compassionate and accessible advice."
"N/A"
"N/A"
"Look up the book Hold Me Tight. It might help crystalize some of the "dances" you were doing."
"“How to Be Miserable: 40 Strategies You Already Use”. It’s a very easy read."
"How to Keep House While Drowning"
#4
Dale Carnegie
4.9
(10)
"Your bible on social interactions."
"It is such an amazing book."
"How to win friends and influence people."
"This is a classic and I know the title makes it sound like a way to manipulate."
"If you’re looking to improve socially."
"There's a reason How to Win Friends and Influence People is one of the best selling books in history."
"Its is amazing for self-help."
"Very practical"
#5
Mark Manson
4.9
(8)
""The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" by Mark Manson"
"The title is slightly deceptive."
"It has become one of my top books of all time."
"The book draws heavily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approaches."
"The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson."
"The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson should definitely by up there!"
"I don't know if it's exactly a self help book... The subtle art of not giving a fuck."
#6
David Goggins
5.0
(7)
"Can’t hurt me by David Goggins"
"But listen to the audiobook for the full experience."
"I found it a super powerful book, and have read it anytime I need."
"Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins."
"Can’t hurt me - David Goggins"
"David Goggins - Can’t Hurt Me."
#7
Emily Nagoski
5.0
(7)
"Emily Nagoski, Come as You Are and Burnout"
"Amazing insight into my body and the impacts of culture."
"The part on completing the stress cycle alone is worth the purchase price."
"Brene Brown Rising Strong."
"I liked Burnout by Emily Nagoski."
#8
Don Miguel Ruiz
4.7
(7)
"The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz"
"The Four Agreements By Don Miguel Ruiz. I always recommend this to everyone. This book changed my life!!!"
"The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz"
"Simple but great."
"The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz."
#9
Oliver Burkeman
4.7
(7)
"*The Antidtote* --Oliver Burkeman"
"*Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?* --Julie Smith."
"I loved Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman... enjoy life for what it is."
"Four Thousand Weeks. This book reminded me that I’m human."
"*The Antidote* --Oliver Burkeman."
"N/A"
"*The Antidote* --Oliver Burkeman."
#10
The Four Agreements
5.0
(6)
"The book that has best guided my pursuit of peace and happiness is The Four Agreements."
"The 4 Agreements"
"Very helpful with interacting with others!"
"N/A"
"N/A"
"N/A"
#11
Bessel van der Kolk
5.0
(6)
"I recently bought the body keeps the score but hadn't started it."
"The Body Keeps the Score."
"You may want to look into The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk."
"The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk."
"Brene Brown Rising Strong."
"N/A"
#12
Marcus Aurelius
4.8
(6)
"Certain passages in Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius are life changing."
"Meditations by Marcus Aurelius"
"Meditation by Marcus Aurelius."
"Meditations by Marcus Aurelius... How to Make Friends and Influence People."
"Or go for Meditations by Marcus Aurelius."
"Explains the stoicism philosophy."
#13
Brené Brown
5.0
(4)
"The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, which encourages people to reassess expectations and recognize inherent worth."
"Also the follow-up books, Daring Greatly and Rising Strong."
"Understanding that being vulnerable is brave."
"I love the book The Gifts of Imperfection."
#14
Atomic Habits
5.0
(4)
"I'd recommend Atomic Habits, its a great read/listen about applying small changes to make a huge differences."
"I make a habit of reading it every April."
"Atomic habits"
"N/A"
#15
Stephen R. Covey
5.0
(4)
"“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey."
"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People."
"The 7 habits for Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey."
"7 habits of highly effective people."
#16
David Burns
5.0
(4)
"Feeling Good by David Burns. Changed my chronic depression from a 9 out of 10 pain to a 2 out of 10 pain."
"Helped me so much that it inspired me to go back to school to become a therapist."
"N/A"
"It’s essentially a cognitive-behavioral therapy self-practice guide, a primer for how to rewrite the scripts and the things you’re telling yourself that are doing harm."
#17
Tara Brach
4.5
(4)
"Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach changed my life and my wife’s."
"Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach"
"N/A"
#18
Ryan Holiday
4.5
(4)
"Ego is the enemy by Ryan holiday"
"Get Ryan Holiday's books.
Obstacle is the Way"
#19
Pema Chodron
5.0
(3)
"It is a helpful book for transforming/moving through pain and suffering."
"I also love When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron!"
#20
Viktor Frankl
5.0
(3)
"It's been helping me"
"It’s life changing."
#21
Glennon Doyle
5.0
(3)
"It’s one of my top 3 favorite books."
"N/A"
#22
Cal Newport
5.0
(3)
"It's not just about work..."
"It changed the way I interact with technology."
"Deep Work by Cal Newport."
#23
Angela Duckworth
5.0
(3)
"Grit by Angela Duckworth"
"This book shows that success is *less about talent* and more about passion and perseverance."
#24
Gavin deBecker
5.0
(3)
"The Gift of Fear by Gavin DeBecker"
#25
David Allen
4.7
(3)
"*Getting Things Done* by David Allen was life-changing for me."
"Getting Things Done, by David Allen."
"Getting things Done by David Allen."
#26
Matt Haig
4.7
(3)
"The Midnight Library by Matt Haig"
"Not traditionally “self help” category, but The Midnight Library really helped my depression."
"It helped me really think about the direction my life would have p."
#27
Harriet Lerner
4.7
(3)
"It’s an oldie but The Dance of Anger."
"The dance of anger. Harriet Lerner."
"The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner"
#28
Lindsay Gibson
4.3
(3)
"Adult children of emotionally immature parents by Lindsay Gibson"
"Adult children of emotionally immature parents by Lindsay Gibson"
"It definitely helped me and gave me perspective that I needed."
#29
Napoleon Hill
5.0
(2)
"I wouldn't be close to the human being of today without this book."
"Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill."
#30
Louise Hay
5.0
(2)
"It suited the time of life I was in."
#31
Chris Voss
5.0
(2)
"Never split the difference by Chris Voss"
"Never Split the Difference. How To Win Friends and Influence People"
#32
Epictetus
5.0
(2)
"Enchidirion by Epictetus"
"Or the Enchiridion."
#33
Seneca
5.0
(2)
"Itld show you the way to a ore simple and peaceful life."
"Breakfast with Seneca is the father of stoicism distilled down into specific lessons per chapter."
#34
Susan Jeffers
5.0
(2)
"Feel the fear and do it anyway by Susan Jeffers"
"The only self-help book I actually like and find it to be useful"
#35
Brianna Wiest
5.0
(2)
#36
Jon Caranganee
5.0
(2)
"Changed my life for the better."
"Changed my life for the better."
#37
Jen Sincero
5.0
(2)
"It's a more energetic, motivational read that encourages you to believe in your own power and take control of your life."
#38
Russ Harris
5.0
(2)
"Incredibly helpful."
"The key to a good life is being able to handle your emotions."
#39
Michael A. Singer
5.0
(2)
"The Unteathered Soul by Michael A. Singer"
"Everyday Mindfulness for OCD by Jon Hershfield / The Untethered Soul by Michael Alan Singer"
#40
Sonya Renee Taylor
5.0
(2)
"Cannot recommend enough, even for people who have never struggled with their bodies."
#41
Steven Pressfield
5.0
(2)
"It helped me understand procrastination."
"Do the Work and The War of Art."
#42
Adam Grant
5.0
(2)
"Think again by Adam Grant."
"Think again ~ Adam Grant."
#43
Gary John Bishop
5.0
(2)
"Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life by Gary John Bishop."
"The only self-help book I’ve ever made it to the end of is ‘Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life’."
#44
Michael Easter
5.0
(2)
"*Irresistible* by Adam Alter."
"The usual five:
The Comfort Crisis —Michael Easter"
#45
Ram Dass
5.0
(2)
"{{Be Here Now by Ram Dass}}"
"If you struggle with anxiety or troubled thoughts."
#46
Wayne Dyer
5.0
(2)
"N/A"
"The first self-help book I ever read was 'Your Erroneous Zones by Wayne Dyer'."
#47
Devon Price
5.0
(2)
"A must read for every academic."
#48
Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life
5.0
(2)
"Get out of your mind and into your life."
"Get out of your mind and into your life."
#49
Jessica McCabe
5.0
(2)
"How to ADHD by Jessica McCabe has brought me to tears multiple times — the first book I’ve truly felt seen in."
"How To ADHD by Jessica McCabe"
#50
Atul Gawande
5.0
(2)
"Read Atul Gawande- Being Mortal."
"Being Mortal is a book by a doctor about how people deal with death."
#51
Charles Duhigg
5.0
(2)
"They start off small and short to get you winning and then build on the basics."
"The Power of Habit. Charles Duhigg"
#52
Michael Singer
5.0
(2)
"The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer."
"Recognizing what is and isn’t important and/or real when it comes to internal validation or criticism."
#53
Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi
5.0
(2)
"Thank me later"
#54
Lori Gottlieb
5.0
(2)
"This book helped me feel less alone."
#55
The Gift of Fear
5.0
(2)
"N/A"
"Offers some very practical advice for learning to recognise and trust your instincts."
#56
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
5.0
(2)
"Really excited to take recommendations from this post."
"For me it’s either 'The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck' or 'Atomic Habits'."
#57
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
5.0
(2)
"Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents."
"Is excellent imo."
#58
Mitch Albom
5.0
(2)
"It showed me that there's beauty in life, in the ordinary."
"While it is not a commercial self-help book, it changed my perspective on life."
#59
Marshall Rosenberg
4.5
(2)
"Completely changed the way I engage with people I care about."
"N/A"
#60
Seth J. Gillihan
4.5
(2)
#61
Daniel Goleman
4.5
(2)
"I would highly recommend Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman."
"N/A"
#62
Kristin Neff
4.5
(2)
"Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff, PhD"
"N/A"
#63
Dr. Julie Smith
4.5
(2)
"Just reading through all of it when the anxious thoughts arrive are really helpful to me."
"Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? - Dr. Julie Smith."
#64
bell hooks
4.5
(2)
"I’ll add: All About Love by bell hooks"
#65
Brandon Sanderson
4.5
(2)
"This book came to me during a very dark time in my life."
"The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson."
#66
Robert Greene
4.5
(2)
"It's a very powerful book that I've recommended to many people."
"The 48 Laws of Power, by Robert Greene."
#67
Brene Brown
4.5
(2)
"*The Gifts of Imperfection* by Brene Brown"
"Brene brown books & the body is not an apology"
#68
Harry Browne
4.0
(2)
"There is some good stuff about what you let affect you."
"You do not have to agree with all he preaches, but there is some good stuff about what you let affect you and your life."
#69
The Simple Path to Wealth
4.0
(2)
"The Simple Path to Wealth."
"N/A"
#70
Mark Epstein
5.0
(1)
"Almost anything by Mark Epstein, but in particular, GOING TO PIECES WITHOUT FALLING APART, and ADVICE NOT GIVEN."
#71
Nicole LePera
5.0
(1)
"Try Nicole LePera, many folks in my circles find her helpful."
#72
Julia Cameron
5.0
(1)
"The Artist’s way by j. Cameron"
#73
Komives and Wagner
5.0
(1)
"Idk if this counts as self help but Leadership For a Better World by Komives and Wagner."
#74
Pat Love
5.0
(1)
"It’s not sexual incest, it’s more about when parents share inappropriate information which they should share with an adult."
#75
Women Who Love Too Much
4.0
(1)
"Women Who Love Too Much."
#76
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
4.0
(1)
"The Monk Who Sold his Ferrari."
#77
Everything Is Fucked: A Book About Hope
4.0
(1)
"Everything is fucked: A book about hope."
#78
365 With Self-Discipline
4.0
(1)
"365 with self-discipline."
#79
Mindset
4.0
(1)
"Love her."
#80
The Art of Laziness
4.0
(1)
"The art of laziness."
#81
The Mountain Is You
4.0
(1)
"The mountain is you."
#82
The Prophet
4.0
(1)
"N/A"
#83
Henry Cloud
4.0
(1)
"Boundaries by Henry Cloud."
#84
The Secret
4.0
(1)
"N/A"
#85
Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
4.0
(1)
"Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans."
#86
Mark Wolynn
4.0
(1)
"It didn't start with you by Mark Wolynn."
#87
Audible
3.0
(1)
"There is this book called 'Letting go' on audible I'm thinking of getting."
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