Best self-help book on Reddit
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#1
James Clear
5.0
(14)
"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."
"These are quite practical."
"I reread every year and take away something new that i can apply to my life each time."
"I highly recommend 'Atomic Habits'."
"I wish I'd read *Atomic Habits* by James Clear when I was your age."
"Both 'Atomic Habits' and 'Tiny Habits' are very popular self help books."
"N/A"
#2
N/A
5.0
(9)
"This one connected with me beyond a superficial level."
"N/A"
"Doing *The Work* proved to me that much of my suffering is caused by my thoughts."
"N/A"
"Completely opened my eyes on how to parent and really communicate with people I love."
"Was very helpful to me when I was really struggling."
"Very compassionate and accessible advice."
"N/A"
"N/A"
#3
Dale Carnegie
4.9
(8)
"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"
#4
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."
#5
Mark Manson
4.9
(7)
"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
Eckhart Tolle
4.8
(6)
"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"
#7
Oliver Burkeman
4.7
(6)
"*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."
#8
David Goggins
5.0
(4)
"Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins."
"Can’t hurt me - David Goggins"
"David Goggins - Can’t Hurt Me."
#9
Bessel van der Kolk
5.0
(4)
"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"
#10
The Four Agreements
5.0
(4)
"Very helpful with interacting with others!"
"N/A"
"N/A"
"N/A"
#11
Marcus Aurelius
4.8
(4)
"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."
#12
Don Miguel Ruiz
4.5
(4)
"Simple but great."
"The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz."
#13
Glennon Doyle
5.0
(3)
"It’s one of my top 3 favorite books."
"N/A"
#14
Stephen R. Covey
5.0
(3)
"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People."
"The 7 habits for Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey."
"7 habits of highly effective people."
#15
Brené Brown
5.0
(3)
"Also the follow-up books, Daring Greatly and Rising Strong."
"Understanding that being vulnerable is brave."
"I love the book The Gifts of Imperfection."
#16
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."
#17
Atomic Habits
5.0
(2)
"I make a habit of reading it every April."
"Atomic habits"
#18
Wayne Dyer
5.0
(2)
"N/A"
"The first self-help book I ever read was 'Your Erroneous Zones by Wayne Dyer'."
#19
Jon Caranganee
5.0
(2)
"Changed my life for the better."
"Changed my life for the better."
#20
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'."
#21
David Burns
5.0
(2)
"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."
#22
Michael Easter
5.0
(2)
"*Irresistible* by Adam Alter."
"The usual five:
The Comfort Crisis —Michael Easter"
#23
The Gift of Fear
5.0
(2)
"N/A"
"Offers some very practical advice for learning to recognise and trust your instincts."
#24
Harriet Lerner
5.0
(2)
"It’s an oldie but The Dance of Anger."
"The dance of anger. Harriet Lerner."
#25
Brianna Wiest
5.0
(2)
#26
Pema Chodron
5.0
(2)
"I also love When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron!"
#27
Angela Duckworth
5.0
(2)
"This book shows that success is *less about talent* and more about passion and perseverance."
#28
Russ Harris
5.0
(2)
"Incredibly helpful."
"The key to a good life is being able to handle your emotions."
#29
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."
#30
Lori Gottlieb
5.0
(2)
"This book helped me feel less alone."
#31
Cal Newport
5.0
(2)
"It changed the way I interact with technology."
"Deep Work by Cal Newport."
#32
Steven Pressfield
5.0
(2)
"It helped me understand procrastination."
"Do the Work and The War of Art."
#33
Sonya Renee Taylor
5.0
(2)
"Cannot recommend enough, even for people who have never struggled with their bodies."
#34
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"
#35
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."
#36
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."
#37
David Allen
4.5
(2)
"Getting Things Done, by David Allen."
"Getting things Done by David Allen."
#38
bell hooks
4.5
(2)
"I’ll add: All About Love by bell hooks"
#39
Seth J. Gillihan
4.5
(2)
#40
Tara Brach
4.5
(2)
"Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach changed my life and my wife’s."
"N/A"
#41
Lindsay Gibson
4.5
(2)
"Adult children of emotionally immature parents by Lindsay Gibson"
"It definitely helped me and gave me perspective that I needed."
#42
Marshall Rosenberg
4.5
(2)
"Completely changed the way I engage with people I care about."
"N/A"
#43
Ryan Holiday
4.5
(2)
"Get Ryan Holiday's books.
Obstacle is the Way"
#44
Matt Haig
4.5
(2)
"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."
#45
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."
#46
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."
#47
Mark Freeman
5.0
(1)
"You Are Not A Rock by Mark Freeman. It’s changing my life"
#48
Søren Kierkegaard
5.0
(1)
"It is a genuinely life changing book if you understand the 'message'."
#49
Stephen Covey
5.0
(1)
"Great framework for life (personal and professional)."
#50
M. Scott Peck
5.0
(1)
"N/A"
#51
Michael Samuels
5.0
(1)
"Definitely made an impact on a shift of how my mindset is."
#52
Bunny Michael
5.0
(1)
"N/A"
#53
Ram Dass
5.0
(1)
"If you struggle with anxiety or troubled thoughts."
#54
Irvine
5.0
(1)
"For general self help."
#55
Be The Love You Seek
5.0
(1)
"Recently, I was really blown away by Be The Love You Seek. It helped me grow up in a lot of ways."
#56
Dr. Julia DiGangi
5.0
(1)
"Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power by Dr Julia DiGangi."
#57
Dan Millman
5.0
(1)
"Changed my life. I finished it and left a toxic 2.5 year relationship on the same day."
#58
Atul Gawande
5.0
(1)
"Being Mortal is a book by a doctor about how people deal with death."
#59
Libby Purves
5.0
(1)
"I was relieved when it supported the idea that a mother doesn't have to sacrifice everything for its child."
#60
William McRaven
5.0
(1)
"They start off small and short to get you winning and then build on the basics."
#61
Alcoholics Anonymous
5.0
(1)
"It really helped me to become an adult."
#62
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
5.0
(1)
"Flow by Mihaly."
#63
Sally M. Winston
5.0
(1)
"Overcoming unwanted and intrusive thoughts."
#64
Gary Keller
5.0
(1)
"They start off small and short to get you winning and then build on the basics."
#65
The Happiness Project
5.0
(1)
"I re-read it every few years."
#66
4000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
5.0
(1)
"One of the best books I read to bring perspective back into my life."
#67
Dr. Ski Chilton
5.0
(1)
#68
The Surrender Experiment
5.0
(1)
"Hands down changed my life."
#69
101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think
5.0
(1)
"Really helped the way I go about life and my attitude/thoughts. Highly recommend!"
#70
The Untethered Soul
5.0
(1)
"Really helped me!"
#71
4,000 Weeks
5.0
(1)
"Changed my life"
#72
Self-Help Books
5.0
(1)
"There are so many books that could help, let me share few"
#73
You Are a Badass
5.0
(1)
"I really really loved 'You Are a Badass'."
#74
Retrain Your Brain
5.0
(1)
"Retrain Your Brain by Seth J. Gillihan"
#75
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
5.0
(1)
"My favourite is Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway."
#76
Dopamine Nation
5.0
(1)
"N/A"
#77
Brendon Burchard
4.0
(1)
#78
Scott Witt
4.0
(1)
"I got a few neat and useful ideas from How to Be Twice As Smart."
#79
Dorothy Rowe
4.0
(1)
#80
Kathryn Schulz
4.0
(1)
"Also it's not really self help but Being wrong Adventures on the Margin of error by Kathryn Schulz."
#81
Brian Tracy
4.0
(1)
"I got 'Eat That Frog' for my kid to try to break his procrastinating, and enjoyed the read."
#82
Robert Fulghum
4.0
(1)
"All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten by American author Robert Fulghum."
#83
Jimmy Carr
4.0
(1)
"Before and Laughter by Jimmy Carr, one of the best straight up books I’ve found."
#84
Dr. Tim Sharp
4.0
(1)
"I recently finished this one on Audible, 'Habits for Mastering Anxiety' by Dr. Tim Sharp."
#85
Katie D'ath
4.0
(1)
"Managing ocd with CBT for dummies - Katie D’ath and Stop obsessing - Reid Wilson."
#86
Alyssa Davies
4.0
(1)
#87
How To Do The Work
4.0
(1)
"My therapist recently recommended this."
#88
On Writing Well
4.0
(1)
"Not exactly a self help book but...helps in so many ways beyond writing."
#89
The Secret Power Within
4.0
(1)
"N/A"
#90
Devon Prince
3.0
(1)
"Someone else in this sub recommended 'Unlearning Shame'."
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