The Best Self Help Books to Read Today

When some people hear the term “self-help,” they roll their eyes with the thought of yet another person with over-inflated self-worth who believes they know something no one else does about life. However, when it comes to self-help, there really are some books that are worth reading and that can give anyone a new perspective on challenging situations.

Most people take plenty of care to protect themselves by doing everyday tasks, like buckling a seatbelt or turning off the stovetop. While this is true, many don’t think much about self-care and how important it is to their mental and emotional health and well-being. The self-help books on this list help anyone put a focus on themselves and being the best person they can be.

“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho

This book features the story of Santiago, who is an Andalusian shepherd boy interested in traveling to find treasure. His home is in Spain and from here, Santiago travels to Tangiers and across the Egyptian desert to encounter the alchemist. The treasure he ultimately finds teaches you the wisdom that comes when you listen to your heart, learn to read the signs along your path and to follow your dreams.

“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey

In this book, you are presented with a principle-centered, integrated, and holistic approach to solve both professional and personal problems. You will encounter spot-on anecdotes and powerful insights along the way. While reading, you will find a pathway for living with the essential principles needed to provide you with the security to easily adapt to change as it occurs and to use the opportunities that this change presents to you.

“See You at the Top” by Zig Ziglar

Zig Ziglar is a highly respected and gifted author and speaker in the field of motivation. In this book, he shares all the secrets he has used while achieving personal success. In the book, Ziglar outlines a proven program for readers to follow to help with self-development.

“The Power of Intention” by Wayne W. Dyer

Don’t worry, this isn’t your usual book on intention. The author has researched intention as being a force within the universe that lets creation occur. The book takes readers on a journey to explore intention – not as something that you do – but as a type of energy that you are part of. Everyone is intended here, through this invisible power that is called intention. With this book, you can begin to learn how to co-create your life by harnessing the power of intention.

“Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway” by Susan Jeffers

Everyone has fears. It doesn’t matter what your fear is, you can push through it – once and for all – with the help of this book. While reading, you will discover how you can move from the position of being a victim to a creator. It includes a ten-step process that helps you learn to turn off all the negative talk that is going on in your head and teaches you the right way to create more meaning in your life by overcoming your biggest fears.

“Life Insurance & Modified Endowments” by Christian J. DesRochers

This book breaks down everything about life insurance and its importance to you. This topic confuses lots of people, even though understanding it should be necessary, as it deals with your finances, money, and family life. You may be confused now, but after reading this book, you will be educated on the true definition of life insurance, the IRC 7702 plan, and modified endowment rules. On top of that, you will learn about the history and background of these policies to gain a greater understanding of why they’re in place and their purposes to lead you to a better future.

“The Science of Getting Rich” by Wallace D. Wattles

This book was first published in 1910. It takes all the mystery out of accumulating wealth and helps to break it down into a more scientific formula. This text has been divided into 17, individual, fast-to-read, no-nonsense chapters that teach you how you can conquer your mental barriers and how creation, rather than competition, is the most effective way for you to attract wealth.

Are You Ready to Help Yourself?

As you can see, there are more than a few self-help books out there that will help you achieve your goals and ambitions, no matter what they are or how challenging they may seem. Check out one or all of the books to learn to be the best you possible and to make the most of the life you have.