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The 11 Best Self-Improvement Books for Your Personal Growth! Self help & self-help books to read!

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The list! Best self-improvement books!

Here’s my list! 🙂

Follow your intuition, what’s the first one you want to start with?

1. Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie

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What did I LOVE about that book?

  • Byron’s 4 questions are so simple… but WOW, so powerful! I think about them almost every day! 🙂

  • I accept reality much more now and that brings so much peace. Seriously life-shifting!!

  • I don’t agree with everything she says (and that’s OK!), but I always say: take the best and leave the rest and the BEST in this book is really, really good!!

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2. Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr. Joe Dispenza

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What did I LOVE about that book?

  • Dr. Joe is a scientist so this isn’t just inspirational fluff, it’s backed by real neuroscience!

  • You’ll feel like you finally understand your brain and how to actually change your patterns!!

  • I loved the visuals, the graphs, and how clearly everything’s explained. You’ll walk away feeling smarter and more in control! 🙂

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3. Infinite Possibilities by Mike Dooley

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What did I LOVE about that book?

  • His writing is full of energy, joy, and possibility, it literally lifts you up!! 🙂

  • He reminds you that you create your reality and that’s such a freeing, powerful message!!

  • It’s like having someone lovingly shake your shoulders and say: “You’ve got this!!” Reading this book is an experience!! You’re going to LOVE it!!

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4. Love Money, Money Loves You: A Conversation With The Energy Of Money by Sarah McCrum

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What did I LOVE about that book?

  • What’s your relationship with money? We NEVER get taught how to have a loving, healthy one and this book changes that!! 🙂

  • It’s unlike anything I’d ever read, totally unique and truly refreshing!

  • I LOVED the idea of money talking directly to you, it feels so kind, so supportive… so healing!!

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5. The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

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What did I LOVE about that book?

  • You can use the idea of the compound effect for everything in your life: habits, confidence, relationships, health, money!

  • It’s so obvious once you read it and yet most of us just don’t think like that!

  • It makes success feel doable, because it’s all about small, consistent steps, not some huge, intimidating leap! 🙂

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6. The Emotion Code: How to Release Your Trapped Emotions for Abundant Health, Love, and Happiness by Dr. Bradley Nelson

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What did I LOVE about that book?

  • I truly believe emotions get stuck in the body and this book explains it in such a simple and fascinating way!!

  • You’ll learn an easy technique to release those old stuck emotions, yes, you can actually feel lighter after!

  • It’s so different from anything you ever heard… I LOVED it!!

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7. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

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What did I LOVE about that book?

  • It explains why we (humans) survived when so many others didn’t. Fascinating stuff!!

  • You get the big picture of human evolution, society, culture, beliefs, it’s like understanding the “why” behind how the world works and how YOUR BRAIN works! 🙂

  • It’s SO well structured, moving through centuries in a clear, digestible, and even fun way. You’ll feel wiser after just a few pages!!

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8. The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life by Lynne Twist

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What did I LOVE about that book?

  • This isn’t just about money it’s about how we value ourselves, our time, and our purpose. So deep!!

  • It helped me shift from scarcity to enoughness and wow, it’s such a peaceful place to live from! 🙂

  • You can FEEL the heart and honesty in her words. It’s not about getting rich. It’s about getting free!!

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9. The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer

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What did I LOVE about that book?

  • It teaches you to observe your thoughts instead of believing every one of them, life-changing!! 🙂

  • You’ll finally understand that voice in your head… and how to unhook from it!

  • It feels like a deep, calming breath in book form. Truly peaceful and powerful.

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10. It Is Done!: The Final Step To Instant Manifestations by Richard Dotts

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What did I LOVE about that book?

  • I loved the simplicity! He makes manifesting feel easy, like you just have to let go and allow!

  • There’s a super simple sentence in the book that I repeat often and it really helps shift my energy fast.

  • It’s short, sweet, and packed with truth I’ve read it more than once!! 🙂

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11. Super Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life beyond Your Wildest Dreams by Gabrielle Bernstein

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What did I LOVE about that book?

  • Gabby makes manifesting feel fun, light, and full of trust, not some rigid list of to-dos!

  • It’s spiritual and practical, like having a best friend gently remind you to believe again.

  • I felt so uplifted after reading it, like I was finally allowed to feel good and attract what I want! 🙂

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Top self-help book quotes 

“When you argue with reality, you lose—but only 100% of the time.”
— Byron Katie, Loving What Is

“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.”
— Rumi (quoted in many self-help/spiritual books, including The Untethered Soul)

“Small, smart choices + consistency + time = radical difference.”
— Darren Hardy, The Compound Effect

“The moment you change your perception, is the moment you rewrite the chemistry of your body.”
— Dr. Joe Dispenza, Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself

“Money is not the problem. You are the solution.”
— Sarah McCrum, Love Money, Money Loves You

“You are not your thoughts. You are the observer of your thoughts.”
— Michael A. Singer, The Untethered Soul

“The universe is always conspiring in your favor.”
— Gabrielle Bernstein, Super Attractor

“What you focus on grows, what you think about expands, and what you dwell upon determines your destiny.”
— Robin Sharma, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

“It is done. It is already yours. Now allow it.”
— Richard Dotts, It Is Done!

“Thoughts become things… so choose the good ones!”
— Mike Dooley, Infinite Possibilities

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Why do I like personal self help books so much?

Because they give you these little AHA! moments that actually change how you live your day!! 🙂

I love a good classic like How to Win Friends and Influence People by Carnegie.

And more recent gems like Atomic Habits by James Clear, so practical, so doable!! Or The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, it’s blunt but freeing!!

I also adore The four agreements … it’s a spiritual book and a super practical guide all at once.

These books don’t just inspire, they give you tools. And I’m ALL for that, of course!! 🙂

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Personal development books sum up! Improvement!

No matter where you are in life’s challenges, the right self-improvement books can shift everything! 🙂

Whether it’s learning to stop worrying and start living or simply growing a little each day, self-improvement starts with one powerful page!! 💛

YOU’VE GOT THIS!! 🙂

 

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Hey! I’m Tamara – certified life coach & personal development champion – and I’m here to help you be more self-confident and take control of your life!