30 Most Inspiring Self-Help Books To Refresh The Way You Think

Fashion designer Anya Hindmarch's simple guide to life is perfect as a gift for anybody whose life might feel like it needs a little helping hand in the right direction.

From practical tips and quick fixes, to observations about confidence and creativity, this go-to handbook will show you how to live a little better – and why sometimes, the answer can be as simple as washing your hair.

In this pocket-sized book, psychotherapist Philippa Perry shows you how to approach life’s big problems particularly as it pertains to your relationships. Perry's philosophy is simple: if you can get those relationships on a functional and even keel, then the other tricky stuff that life throws your way becomes easier to manage.

The blurb for Adele-approved book Untamed reads: ‘When women learn to please, we forget who we are.’ The part memoir, part self-help book clocked up 68,000 sales in its first week out in March 2020 — and for good reason too. Doyle's book encourages readers to trust their instincts more, in turn helping them to become more at peace with themselves.

Taking to Instagram to gush about the book, Adele said in 2020: ‘If you’re ready - this book will shake your brain and make your soul scream. I am so ready for myself after reading this book! It’s as if I just flew into my body for the very first time. Whew!’

It's time to unlearn everything you've been programmed to understand about how to be courageous with the help of Girls Who Code founder, Reshma Saujani. Saujani's book focuses on ways in which women are primed to be perfect (and therefore feel inadequate when they don't achieve what they set out to) before offering advice to ensure you're making courageous decisions in everyday life, whether that's standing up for yourself or quitting your job and pursuing your true passion. For anybody who feels like they're at a crossroads in their life, this book will change your perspective.

Ever wondered what the neuroscience is behind manifestation? That’s precisely what The Source covers, including the myriad ways in which manifestation can work. Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist and senior lecturer at MIT and in her revered self-help book she reveals the science that supports The Law of Attraction as an effective tool for self-discovery.

Susan Cain perfectly articulates why the binaries of being an introvert or an extrovert are outdated. Having practiced corporate law for seven years, Cain explores this concept in order to bring new life to the definition of introverts and extroverts. Prepare for your mind to be blown.

Daniel Kahneman, who won the Nobel Memorial Prize for Economics in 2002, interrogates the human condition by explaining behavioural economics, and how certain human behaviours can be analysed in order to make different, or better choices.

Kahneman seminal book helps us to analyse how we can separate ourselves from ‘fast’ or irrational thinking to lead better, calmer more logical lives.

Overthinkers rejoice. Me vs Brain is all about unpicking the anxiety-inducing thoughts, feelings and worries that can take a toll on us daily, which Hayley Morris knows all too well.

Otherwise known as 'the brain girl', Morris wants to make it clear that she is normal, as is everyone like her. From imaginary arguments to sleepless nights, Morris has experienced the various realities of having an overworked brain, and has used it to create this guide that delves into topics such as dating and menstrual health. Here's to taking steps towards feeling more confident in our skin.

For many, career ladders are a thing of the past. Instead, a flexible work arrangement, undefined next steps and, as this book title suggests, a squiggly employment history are more and more common. According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, as of June 2022, more than 6.5 million people in the UK expect to quit their job in the next 12 months. This book helps to ease the stress and overwhelming feelings that can arise from moving frequently and fluidly between roles. It highlights the opportunities, freedom and fulfilment that can follow.

Featuring personal case studies from highly successful people, it inspires career growth and happiness, your way.

If you want to fiercely own your morning routine and wake up to your full potential, let The Miracle Morning be your guide. Author Hal Elrod provides transformative tips for maximising your days by allowing time to do the things you love. By following his advice, you'll wake up feeling more motivated, energised and focused. Ever found yourself creating a vision board of your dream life? Read this and bring it to life.

Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis are the founders of award-winning career development company Amazing If. They are using their success in business to help others become confident self-directed leaders. This tool guide is a subversive take on self-help books, as it helps us to seek out our inner coach to feel assured we can make transformative changes in our professional life on our own accord. Develop self-awareness and 'own' your career with the powerful duo's insightful tips which will see you through even the toughest days.

Get ready to unlearn everything you know about dieting and weight loss. Brought to you by registered dietician Rachael Hartley, who champions inclusive nutrition, intuitive eating and body image healing, it focuses on a non-restrictive approach to healthy eating. Cutting through toxic messaging, she demonstrates how gentle nutrition allows for nourishing our bodies throughout the day while taking pleasure from food. It includes 50 nutritious recipes, too.

Dr Julie teaches powerful training techniques that will help you develop resilience no matter how hard your experiences have been.

Easy to digest, this book comes in the form of bite-size entries, enabling you to turn to a specific section and tackle a particular problem or challenge. It will boost your self-confidence and motivation, whether you're feeling anxious, facing criticism or grappling with a low mood.

Navigating our finances can have a strenuous affect on our mental health, and becoming more at peace with spending, prioritising and budgeting becomes much easier when we have a healthy relationship with our finances. That's where Melanie Eusebe comes in. She shares tools and resources to help you revive your approach to money and manage your financial happiness, regardless of the economy.

This topical and continually relevant book is one for every office worker, with provocative reporting and interviews featuring workers and managers to highlight key issues around office work. Fairness, flexibility and inclusivity are all covered, and rather than just being about remote working, this book sets out to renew our relationship with the office.

You've heard about the importance of sleep and the effect a lack of it has on the body. This book, however, gives a refreshing, in-depth insight into the subtleties of sleep - the right body position to adopt, the times that are conductive, the stages of sleep that heighten awareness and more. It unplugs how to get to sleep efficiently and wake up feeling well-rested. Not to mention, it gives a practical guide around the benefits of napping.

Our days are often peppered with feel good memes and positive quotes such as 'good vibes only'. While mood boosting on occasions, they can often make us feel as though taking time to grieve from a break up, for example, or to understand career pressures should be soothed simply by positive affirmations.

As opposed to leaving less space for taking time to process feelings, this honest guide sees sought-after therapist Whitney Goodman share tangible, practical and applicable advice. Her words of wisdom are based on everyday examples and client stories.

Many of us are conditioned to believe that our thoughts are who we are. In fact, you can actually control your thoughts and learn how to make wiser decisions, stop obsessing over certain issues, keep your brain active and live with happier and healthier thoughts.

Do you ever find yourself lying awake at night totally and completely consumed by your thoughts, that are more often than not negative? Well, it's time to put an end to that and read this book as you'll learn how to control overthinking, how to stop anxiety and worrying, how to stay calm and sleep better.

This is Sunday Times bestselling author psychotherapist Anna Mathur's second book and it's all about finding balance and appreciating your self-worth - two things we really struggle with. If you're looking to improve your self-esteem and confidence, then this is the book for you.