Best self-help books on Reddit

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#1

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4.9
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"I recently read "ATOMIC HABITS"."
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"Atomic habits."
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"The best ones for me are Atomic Habits."
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"The best ones for me are 7 Habits of Effective People."
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"- The Mountain Is You."
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"- I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki."
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"- 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think."
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"Maganda din to 😩 Brianna west so gentle."
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"Very beginner friendly. You can read any chapter, hindi naman sunod sunod."
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"Probably all Robert Greene books."
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#2

James Clear

5.0
(10)
"I loved Atomic Habits and started implementing it in my life."
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"Atomic habits"
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"Atomic habits is really good at helping you get out of a slump."
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"Atomic Habits."
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"Atomic Habits."
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"Atomic Habits."
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"I would highly recommend "Atomic Habits" for building a process."
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"Atomic habits - james clear"
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"Atomic Habits"
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"Atomic Habits by James Clear. I developed my reading hobby with the help of this book."
#3

Viktor Frankl

5.0
(9)
"Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl"
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"*Man's Search for Meaning* by Viktor E. Frankl"
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"Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl is a classic."
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"Man's search for meaning - Viktor Frankl"
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"Strictly speaking not a self-help book, yet helped me more than any other self-help books."
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"Man’s Search for Meaning"
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"Try reading "Man's Search for Meaning" by Victor Frankl."
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"Man's Search for Meaning."
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"Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl."
#4

Mark Manson

5.0
(9)
"The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck"
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"'The subtle art of not giving a fuck' by mark manson."
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"The subtle art of not giving a fuck"
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"It’s really helped my wife with anxiety and becoming over-stimulated."
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"It's a twist on the self-help book and very funny."
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"The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson."
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"The Subtle Art of not giving a fuck by Mark Manson."
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"The only book I can really tolerate in that entire industry is “The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck” by Mark Manson."
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#5

Ryan Holiday

5.0
(7)
"The daily stoic."
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"These two books helped me a great deal to heal my inner child."
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"Daily Stoic - Ryan Holiday"
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"Ego is the enemy - ryan holiday"
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"The Daily Stoic"
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"I always reread Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday."
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"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"
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"I'd definitely recommend"
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"Atomic habits"
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"Atomic Habits"
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"1. Atomic Habits"
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"2022 was my "self help book" era and ito yung mga tumatak sa akin na books: 1. The Atomic Habits"
#7

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."
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"The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk. It really helped me see things about myself with my trauma."
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"Warn her that it can be very triggering for some people."
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"The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk (Self-help + psychology)"
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"The Body Keeps the Score"
#8

David Goggins

5.0
(5)
"I 1000000% recommend Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins for helping you develop a better mindset."
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"Can't hurt me by David Goggins."
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"The only book you will ever need"
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"Can't hurt me just make u beast."
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"I also liked "can't hurt me" by David goggins."
#9

Marcus Aurelius

5.0
(4)
"*Meditations* by Marcus Aurelius"
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"Meditations"
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"Meditations by Marcus Aurelius...this has become like a bible to me."
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#10

Dale Carnegie

5.0
(4)
"How to Win Friends and Influence People"
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"He said it helps with letting him know what is expected."
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"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 : )"
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#11

Jordan Peterson

5.0
(3)
"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."
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"Jordan petersons 12 rules"
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"12 rules of life - Jordan Peterson"
#12

Don Miguel Ruiz

5.0
(3)
"The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz"
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"The 4 agreements."
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"The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz worked for me."
#13

Gavin De Becker

5.0
(3)
"I think every woman should read it."
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"If I could instill this knowledge on them I think their lives would improve."
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"If I could instill this knowledge on them I think their lives would improve."
#14

Lindsay Gibson

5.0
(3)
"Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Lindsay Gibson."
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"I like Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson."
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"Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents - Lindsay Gibson."
#15

Cal Newport

5.0
(3)
"Anything by Cal Newport."
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"Deep Work by Cal Newport"
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"1. Deep Work by Cal Newport."
#16

Eckhart Tolle

4.7
(3)
"The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle"
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"The Power of Now. Change your thoughts, change your life."
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"Has really helped me, just got to put it into practice."
#17

Reasons to Live

5.0
(2)
"Reasons to Live on amazon is a good read."
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"Reasons to Live is a great read."
#18

Ikigai

5.0
(2)
"I'd definitely recommend"
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"2022 was my "self help book" era and ito yung mga tumatak sa akin na books: 2. Ikigai"
#19

Ichiro Kishimi

5.0
(2)
"The Courage to be Disliked is very good."
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#20

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."
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"It’s probably the single best book to understanding yourself and how you form relationships with others."
#21

The Mountain Is You

5.0
(2)
"The mountain is you."
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"The Mountain Is You, Ikigai, and Atomic Habits."
#22

David Burns

5.0
(2)
"Feeling Great by David Burns."
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"Feeling Good by David Burns"
#23

Sonya Renee Taylor

5.0
(2)
"The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor."
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"Not just for women but *The body is not an apology*."
#24

Dr. Julie Smith

5.0
(2)
"'Why has nobody told me this before?' by Dr Julie Smith."
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"The usual five: Why has No One Told Me This Before --Julie Smith"
#25

The Courage to Be Disliked

5.0
(2)
"The courage to be disliked."
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"Couraged to be Disliked"
#26

David Allen

5.0
(2)
"I recommend Ali Abdaals new book Feel Good Productivity."
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"Changed my life."
#27

Kc Davis

5.0
(2)
"My partner really likes KC Davis. Her book is 'how to keep house while drowning'."
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"It's really about not giving a shit what other people think."
#28

David R. Hawkins

5.0
(2)
"Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R. Hawkins"
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"His book called Healing and Recovery really helped me especially."
#29

Devon Price

5.0
(2)
"*Laziness does not exist* by Devon Price"
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"*Unlearning shame* by Devon Price"
#30

Dr. Mark Ettensohn

4.5
(2)
"Anything by Dr. Mark Ettensohn is good."
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"“Unmasking Narcissism” by Dr Mark Ettensohn."
#31

Daniel Fox

4.5
(2)
"A great one I recommend is Daniel Fox's Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic, and Histrionic workbook."
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"A great one I recommend is Daniel Fox's Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic, and Histrionic workbook."
#32

Simon Sinek

4.5
(2)
"Start with why- simon sinek"
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#33

Paulo Coelho

4.5
(2)
"Veronika decides to die by Paulo Coehlo :) "
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"Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho"
#34

Mitch Albom

4.0
(2)
#35

Napoleon Hill

5.0
(1)
"Think and grow rich"
#36

Pema Chodron

5.0
(1)
"When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron"
#37

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."
#38

Developing Confidence Within

5.0
(1)
"Developing Confidence Within: Awakening Your True Being by Jon Caranganee."
#39

John Gottman

5.0
(1)
"8 dates by John Gottman."
#40

Carolyn Costin

5.0
(1)
"8 keys to recovery from an eating disorder by Carolyn Costin."
#41

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

5.0
(1)
"7 Habits of Highly Effective People."
#42

Augusten Burroughs

5.0
(1)
"I really liked Dry by Augusten Burroughs."
#43

Haemin Sunim

5.0
(1)
"The things you can see only when you slow down by haemin sunim"
#44

Make Your Bed

5.0
(1)
"Make your bed by admiral mcraven"
#45

Algorithms to Live By

5.0
(1)
"Algorithms to live by"
#48

The Power of Now

5.0
(1)
"It helped me with overthinking."
#50

The Psychology of Money

5.0
(1)
"2022 was my "self help book" era and ito yung mga tumatak sa akin na books: 3. The Psychology of Money"
#51

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

5.0
(1)
"2022 was my "self help book" era and ito yung mga tumatak sa akin na books: 4. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck"
#52

Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals

5.0
(1)
"A really great read abt time management and what that means in a society that equates productivity with our self worth !! really different from any self-help book i’ve read before :)"
#53

Faith G. Harper

5.0
(1)
"Anything by Faith G. Harper"
#54

Dopamine Nation

5.0
(1)
"Dopamine Nation is a great read."
#55

Angela Duckworth

5.0
(1)
"Grit by Angela Duckworth."
#56

Dr. Windy Dryden

5.0
(1)
"10 Steps to Positive Living. It's a great little book by Dr Windy Dryden."
#57

David Graeber

5.0
(1)
"*Bullshit jobs* by David Graeber"
#58

Ginger Dean

5.0
(1)
"Also Loving Me After We by Ginger Dean. More about what NOT to do after leaving and how to heal."
#59

K. C. Davis

5.0
(1)
"Female author, neurodiversity and mental health friendly, not spiritual"
#60

Michelle Mays

5.0
(1)
"I think 'The Betrayal Bind' by Michelle Mays helps with betrayal trauma, no matter if your partner works on it or not, no matter if you leave or stay."
#61

Healing Shame

5.0
(1)
"Healing Shame is a great read."
#62

Sharon Eden

5.0
(1)
"For women over 40 years old, I suggest Re-Discovered by Sharon Eden."
#63

Jen Sincero

5.0
(1)
"You Are a Badass (honestly anything by Jen Sincero)."
#64

12 Rules for Life

5.0
(1)
"12 rules for life."
#65

Lundy Bancroft

5.0
(1)
"Why Does He Do That, by Lundy Bancroft"
#66

Jonice Webb

5.0
(1)
"This one was helpful for me: Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect."
#67

Oliver Burkeman

5.0
(1)
"Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman."
#68

Pete Walker

5.0
(1)
"Pete Walker's book was thrilling because of how much I related to it. It is *the* book to read about CPTSD."
#69

Untethered Soul

5.0
(1)
"Untethered soul."
#70

Nedra Tawwab

5.0
(1)
"For boundaries - both of Nedra Tawwab's books are great."
#71

Donald Miller

4.0
(1)
"Hero on a mission - Donald Miller."
#72

Richard Bach

4.0
(1)
"Richard Bach, his books might help you see another view of life."
#73

Dennis Greenberger

4.0
(1)
"I was recommended Mind over Mood by Dennis Greenberger."
#74

Geoff Thompson

4.0
(1)
"The Elephant And The Twig by Geoff Thompson."
#75

Cameron Diaz

4.0
(1)
"It's good for everyone, but a bit more focused on women's health."
#76

Paul Kalanithi

4.0
(1)
#77

Bo Lozoff

4.0
(1)
"We're All Doing Time by Bo Lozoff is one that I found to be pretty helpful."
#78

Mo Gawdat

4.0
(1)
#79

Robert Kiyosaki

4.0
(1)
#80

Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

4.0
(1)
"Get yourself on a waiting list and a couple of books I would recommend in the meantime are Real Self Care by Dr Pooja Lakshmin."
#81

Chris Voss

4.0
(1)
"Nagagamit ko to sa negotiations."
#82

Giovanni

4.0
(1)
#83

Seneca

4.0
(1)
"Letters from a Stoic by Seneca."
#84

Beverly Engle

4.0
(1)
""It wasn't your fault" by Beverly Engle helps heal from debilitating shame."
#85

Derren Brown

4.0
(1)
"I found Happy by Derren Brown was a very positive book for me."
#86

Dr. Ilardi

4.0
(1)
"The one by Dr. Ilardi is a book for people who are depressed, but it's useful in more ways than one."
#87

Robert Greene

4.0
(1)
"Somewhat dark, pero nagagamit ko sya in instances where I need to protect myself, and my interests."

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