Best self-help books on Reddit
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#1
N/A
5.0
(20)
"I recently read "ATOMIC HABITS"."
"Atomic habits."
"The best ones for me are Atomic Habits."
"The best ones for me are 7 Habits of Effective People."
"- The Mountain Is You."
"- I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki."
"- 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think."
"Maganda din to 😩 Brianna west so gentle."
"Very beginner friendly. You can read any chapter, hindi naman sunod sunod."
"Probably all Robert Greene books."
#2
James Clear
5.0
(12)
"Atomic habits,"
"Atomic Habits is a classic!"
"I loved Atomic Habits and started implementing it in my life."
"Atomic habits"
"Atomic habits is really good at helping you get out of a slump."
"Atomic Habits."
"Atomic Habits."
"Atomic Habits."
"I would highly recommend "Atomic Habits" for building a process."
"Atomic habits - james clear"
#3
Viktor Frankl
5.0
(10)
"And Man's Searchfor Meaning by Viktor Frankl."
"Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl"
"*Man's Search for Meaning* by Viktor E. Frankl"
"Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl is a classic."
"Man's search for meaning - Viktor Frankl"
"Strictly speaking not a self-help book, yet helped me more than any other self-help books."
"Man’s Search for Meaning"
"Try reading "Man's Search for Meaning" by Victor Frankl."
"Man's Search for Meaning."
"Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl."
#4
Mark Manson
5.0
(9)
"The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck"
"'The subtle art of not giving a fuck' by mark manson."
"The subtle art of not giving a fuck"
"It’s really helped my wife with anxiety and becoming over-stimulated."
"It's a twist on the self-help book and very funny."
"The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson."
"The Subtle Art of not giving a fuck by Mark Manson."
"The only book I can really tolerate in that entire industry is “The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck” by Mark Manson."
#5
Ryan Holiday
5.0
(7)
"The daily stoic."
"These two books helped me a great deal to heal my inner child."
"Daily Stoic - Ryan Holiday"
"Ego is the enemy - ryan holiday"
"The Daily Stoic"
"I always reread Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday."
"Ego is the enemy - must have."
#6
Atomic Habits
5.0
(6)
"Atomic habits, The 48 laws of power, Rich Dad Poor dad, Who moved my cheese, The psychology of money, Norwegian wood, Man's search for meaning"
"I'd definitely recommend"
"Atomic habits"
"Atomic Habits"
"1. Atomic Habits"
"2022 was my "self help book" era and ito yung mga tumatak sa akin na books: 1. The Atomic Habits"
#7
Cal Newport
5.0
(6)
"Deep work by Cal Newport,"
"Deep Work talks about how to systematically hone your ability to accomplish meaningful things by focusing on them and eliminating distractions."
"Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport"
"Anything by Cal Newport."
"Deep Work by Cal Newport"
"1. Deep Work by Cal Newport."
#8
David Goggins
5.0
(5)
"I 1000000% recommend Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins for helping you develop a better mindset."
"Can't hurt me by David Goggins."
"The only book you will ever need"
"Can't hurt me just make u beast."
"I also liked "can't hurt me" by David goggins."
#9
Dale Carnegie
5.0
(5)
"How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie."
"How to Win Friends and Influence People"
"He said it helps with letting him know what is expected."
"Sobrang helpful ng book na iyan, gamit na gamit ko sa socialization, and nirereread ko yan every 3 to 6 months, because that's how good it is : )"
#10
Marcus Aurelius
5.0
(5)
"Not self-help, but I reccomend to everyone: Meditions by Marcus Aurelius."
"*Meditations* by Marcus Aurelius"
"Meditations"
"Meditations by Marcus Aurelius...this has become like a bible to me."
#11
Bessel van der Kolk
5.0
(5)
"The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk shows how trauma affects both mind and body."
"The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk. It really helped me see things about myself with my trauma."
"Warn her that it can be very triggering for some people."
"The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk (Self-help + psychology)"
"The Body Keeps the Score"
#12
Jordan Peterson
5.0
(4)
"I would suggest ''12 Rules For Life'' by Jordan Peterson."
"Helps you to concentrate on what’s actually important. Many young people have found that it’s been a really positive influence on their lives."
"Jordan petersons 12 rules"
"12 rules of life - Jordan Peterson"
#13
Devon Price
5.0
(4)
"*Laziness does not exist* by Devon Price."
"*Unlearning shame* by Devon Price."
"*Unlearning shame* by Devon Price"
"*Laziness does not exist* by Devon Price"
#14
Eckhart Tolle
4.8
(4)
"The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle"
"The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle"
"The Power of Now. Change your thoughts, change your life."
"Has really helped me, just got to put it into practice."
#15
Gavin De Becker
5.0
(3)
"I think every woman should read it."
"If I could instill this knowledge on them I think their lives would improve."
"If I could instill this knowledge on them I think their lives would improve."
#16
Lindsay Gibson
5.0
(3)
"Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Lindsay Gibson."
"I like Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson."
"Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents - Lindsay Gibson."
#17
Don Miguel Ruiz
5.0
(3)
"The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz"
"The 4 agreements."
"The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz worked for me."
#18
Ikigai
4.7
(3)
"I'd definitely recommend"
"2022 was my "self help book" era and ito yung mga tumatak sa akin na books: 2. Ikigai"
"Ikigai."
#19
Reasons to Live
4.7
(3)
"Reasons to Live on amazon is a good read."
"Reasons to Live is a great read."
"Reasons to Live on amazon is a good read."
#20
Ichiro Kishimi
5.0
(2)
"The Courage to be Disliked is very good."
#21
David Burns
5.0
(2)
"Feeling Great by David Burns."
"Feeling Good by David Burns"
#22
Stephen Covey
5.0
(2)
"\++ 7 habits of highly effective people."
"Covey's 7 habits is a must read imo."
#23
David Allen
5.0
(2)
"I recommend Ali Abdaals new book Feel Good Productivity."
"Changed my life."
#24
Dr. Julie Smith
5.0
(2)
"'Why has nobody told me this before?' by Dr Julie Smith."
"The usual five: Why has No One Told Me This Before --Julie Smith"
#25
Sonya Renee Taylor
5.0
(2)
"The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor."
"Not just for women but *The body is not an apology*."
#26
Kc Davis
5.0
(2)
"My partner really likes KC Davis. Her book is 'how to keep house while drowning'."
"It's really about not giving a shit what other people think."
#27
Angela Duckworth
5.0
(2)
"Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth"
"Grit by Angela Duckworth."
#28
The Courage to Be Disliked
5.0
(2)
"The courage to be disliked."
"Couraged to be Disliked"
#29
The Mountain Is You
5.0
(2)
"The mountain is you."
"The Mountain Is You, Ikigai, and Atomic Habits."
#30
bell hooks
5.0
(2)
"All About Love by bell hooks"
"All About Love by bell hooks."
#31
Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
5.0
(2)
"This book taught me about myself and other ways that people attach/connect, and launched me to becoming a more confident person."
"It’s probably the single best book to understanding yourself and how you form relationships with others."
#32
Steve Peters
4.5
(2)
"The chimp paradox is great, helped me loads."
"It is good overall to help you better understand yourself."
#33
Dr. Mark Ettensohn
4.5
(2)
"Anything by Dr. Mark Ettensohn is good."
"“Unmasking Narcissism” by Dr Mark Ettensohn."
#34
Simon Sinek
4.5
(2)
"Start with why- simon sinek"
#35
Crucial Conversations
4.5
(2)
"Crucial Conversations"
"I would suggest crucial conversations :)"
#36
Derren Brown
4.5
(2)
"Derren Brown Happy"
"I found Happy by Derren Brown was a very positive book for me."
#37
Daniel Fox
4.5
(2)
"A great one I recommend is Daniel Fox's Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic, and Histrionic workbook."
"A great one I recommend is Daniel Fox's Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic, and Histrionic workbook."
#38
Paulo Coelho
4.5
(2)
"Veronika decides to die by Paulo Coehlo :) "
"Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho"
#39
Pete Walker
5.0
(1)
"Complex PTSD from surviving to thriving - Pete Walker was very good."
#40
Ella Lansville
5.0
(1)
"Covert Narcissist Mother - Ella Lansville (strange read as there isn't a father one, but was still helpful.)"
#41
Danny Wallace
5.0
(1)
"It's not a "self-help" book but Yes Man by Danny Wallace."
#42
Matilda Boseley
5.0
(1)
"Was awesome (I listened as an audiobook on Spotify) and How to ADHD by Jessica McCabe is fantastic too"
#43
Healing Shame
5.0
(1)
"Healing Shame is a great read."
#44
Dopamine Nation
5.0
(1)
"Dopamine Nation is a great read."
#45
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
5.0
(1)
"7 Habits of Highly Effective People."
#46
Developing Confidence Within
5.0
(1)
"Developing Confidence Within: Awakening Your True Being by Jon Caranganee."
#47
Take It All But I Won't Fall
5.0
(1)
"Take It All But I Won't Fall by Dawell Robinson is a new release that will be a great read."
#48
The Chimp Paradox
5.0
(1)
"The Chimp Paradox."
#49
Clever Fox Journals
5.0
(1)
"Clever Fox do some good journals on amazon."
#50
John Gottman
5.0
(1)
"8 dates by John Gottman."
#51
Imi Lo
5.0
(1)
"There is also ''Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity'' by Imi Lo."
#52
Nedra Tawwab
5.0
(1)
"For boundaries - both of Nedra Tawwab's books are great."
#53
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
5.0
(1)
"Flow the psychology of optimal experience by Csikzentmihalyi."
#54
Carolyn Costin
5.0
(1)
"8 keys to recovery from an eating disorder by Carolyn Costin."
#55
Douglas Hofstadter
5.0
(1)
"Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid might help you organize and better understand your thoughts."
#56
Richard Reeves
5.0
(1)
"I hope you love reading as much as I have."
#57
Catherine Gildiner
5.0
(1)
"Goodmorning Monster - Catherine Gildiner"
#58
Natterson Horowitz
5.0
(1)
"Zoobiquity by Natterson Horowitz"
#59
Debbie Mirza
5.0
(1)
"Worthy of Love - Debbie Mirza"
#60
Fiona McGowan
5.0
(1)
"The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control."
#61
Jared Yates Sexton
5.0
(1)
"I hope you love reading as much as I have."
#62
1000+ Little Things Happy Successful People Do Differently
5.0
(1)
"2. 1000+ Little Things Happy Successful People Do Differently."
#63
How Successful People Win
5.0
(1)
"1. How Successful People Win."
#64
Brandon Sanderson
5.0
(1)
"Have helped a lot of people."
#65
Johan Hari
5.0
(1)
"Lost connections by Johan Hari,"
#66
Short Read
5.0
(1)
"This is such a good short read. I read it whenever I feel anxious or not grounded."
#67
Peter Walker
5.0
(1)
"Really like Peter Walkers book about CPTSD surviving to thriving."
#68
Buddhist Books
5.0
(1)
"Try a few Buddhist books and meditation helped me massively."
#69
Jen Sincero
5.0
(1)
"You Are a Badass (honestly anything by Jen Sincero)."
#70
Sharon Eden
5.0
(1)
"For women over 40 years old, I suggest Re-Discovered by Sharon Eden."
#71
K. C. Davis
5.0
(1)
"Female author, neurodiversity and mental health friendly, not spiritual"
#72
Stanley Donwood
5.0
(1)
"It helped me come to terms with the concept of progress through failure."
#73
David Graeber
5.0
(1)
"*Bullshit jobs* by David Graeber"
#74
Dr. Windy Dryden
5.0
(1)
"10 Steps to Positive Living. It's a great little book by Dr Windy Dryden."
#75
Faith G. Harper
5.0
(1)
"Anything by Faith G. Harper"
#77
Haemin Sunim
5.0
(1)
"The things you can see only when you slow down by haemin sunim"
#78
Augusten Burroughs
5.0
(1)
"I really liked Dry by Augusten Burroughs."
#79
Jenny Lawson
5.0
(1)
"Another one is called “Furiously Happy” (Jenny Lawson) It’s just about a woman who struggled/struggles with depression."
#80
Robert Moore
5.0
(1)
"*King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine* by Robert Moore"
#81
Driven to Distraction
5.0
(1)
"Check out _Driven to Distraction _ for an introduction to ADHD and a better understanding."
#82
Tara Brach
5.0
(1)
"Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach"
#83
Stoicism for Inner Peace
4.0
(1)
"Stoicism for Inner Peace."
#84
Love Yourself First
4.0
(1)
"Love yourself first is nice."
#85
Mountain is You
4.0
(1)
"Mountain is you."
#86
Tao Te Ching
4.0
(1)
"Tao Te Ching."
#87
Workbook for Self-Improvement
4.0
(1)
"It’s technically a workbook, so it includes exercises to help you apply what you’re learning."
#88
Danny Mouso
4.0
(1)
"The poetry is a work on its own that was helpful to me."
#89
4.0
(1)
"You don't have to read it from cover to cover."
#90
Jim Kwik
4.0
(1)
"Honestly I didn't finish it because I got distracted and forgot but I will eventually and what I read was great."
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