Self-Help Books
 
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You are a bad ass : how to stop doubting your greatness and start living an awesome life
by Jen Sincero

Offers a blunt and irreverent guide to achieving the money, relationships, career, and happiness that one desires through recognizing and doing away with self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors
Seize Your Life : How to Carpe Diem Every Day
by Jasmine Brett Stringer

When people hear the words ''seize your life'' or ''seize the day,'' they often think they have to do something grand, adventurous, or exotic or something that has a monetary cost associated with it. We all have the ability to Carpe Diem every day through awareness, action, and appreciation. Seize Your Life is a collection of practical and actionable guidance intended to inspire and empower you to Carpe Diem Every Day.
Unhooked : how to quit anything
by Frederick Woolverton

A specialist in treating addictions and a former patient outline a method of controlling any kind of addiction--including substance abuse and other compulsive behaviors that mask emotional pain--by understanding the underlying pain
Girl, stop apologizing : a shame-free plan for embracing and achieving your goals
by Rachel Hollis

The best-selling author of Girl, Wash Your Face and founder of TheChicSite.com urges women to stop feeling self-conscious about their ambitions and to start pursuing their dreams with confidence, outlining specific behaviors that promote moving forward
Make your bed : little things that can change your life...and maybe the world
by William H. McRaven

The former Navy SEAL, former JSOC commander and decorated Admiral at the head of the operation that took down Osama bin Laden shares uplifting life lessons and recommendations for changing the world for the better by taking small, motivational steps throughout the day. 150,000 first printing.
Grit : the power of passion and perseverance
by Angela Duckworth

Argues that focused persistence is more important than talent in enabling high achievement, drawing on the author's pioneering research and experiences as the daughter of a hard-to-please parent to counsel caregivers, educators, athletes, students and businesspeople on how to promote optimal performance through perseverance.
The year of less : how I stopped shopping, gave away my belongings, and discovered life is worth more than anything you can buy in a store
by Cait Flanders

"In her late twenties, Cait Flanders found herself stuck in the consumerism cycle that grips so many of us: earn more, buy more, want more, rinse, repeat. Even after she worked her way out of nearly $30,000 of consumer debt, her old habits took hold again. When she realized that nothing she was doing or buying was making her happy--only keeping her from meeting her goals--she decided to set herself a challenge:she would not shop for an entire year. The Year of Lessdocuments Cait's life from July 2014 to June 2015, during which time she bought only consumables: groceries, toiletries, gas for her car. Along the way, she challenged herself to consume less of many other things besides shopping. She decluttered her apartment and got rid of 70 percent of her belongings; learned how to fix things rather than throw them away; researched the zero waste movement; and completed a television ban. At every stage, she learned that the less she consumed, the more fulfilled she felt. What started as a simple challenge quickly became a lifeline, however, as Cait found herself in a number of situations that turned her life upside down. In the face of hardship, she realized why she had always turned to shopping, alcohol and food--and what it had cost her, for so many years. By not being able to reach for any of her usual vices, Cait changed habits she'd spent years perfecting and discovered what truly mattered to her"
Adulting : how to become a grown-up in 535 easy(ish) steps
by Kelly Williams Brown

If you graduated from college but still feel like a student . . . if you wear a business suit to job interviews but pajamas to the grocery store . . . if you have your own apartment but no idea how to cook or clean . . . it's OK. But it doesn't have to be this way.

Just because you don't feel like an adult doesn't mean you can't act like one. And it all begins with this funny, wise, and useful book. Based on Kelly Williams Brown's popular blog, Adulting, makes the scary, confusing "real world" approachable, manageable -- and even conquerable.
Women rowing North : navigating life's currents and flourishing as we age
by Mary Bray Pipher

The best-selling author of Reviving Ophelia presents a guide to wisdom, authenticity and bliss for women as they age, exploring how the myriad roles and challenges of women can help promote balance and a transcendent sense of well-being
The defining decade : why your twenties matter and how to make the most of them now
by Meg Jay

A clinical psychologist describes why she believes the years between ages 20-29 can be the most defining decade of adulthood and offers tips on making the most of work and relationships during this still-formative time in a person's life. 35,000 first printing.
A weekend to change your life : find your authentic self after a lifetime of being all things to all people
by Joan Anderson

The best-selling author of A Year by the Sea and A Walk on the Beach explains how women can identify one's authentic self, providing insights and step-by-step techniques to help women move beyond the roles they play in relationship to others to reclaim their individuality, nurture long-neglected talents, revitalize personal goals, and redefine oneself. 60,000 first printing.
Gracefully you : finding beauty and balance in the everyday
by Jenna Dewan

The former host of World of Dance shares uplifting recommendations for how to navigate the stresses of modern life while connecting with one’s true voice, cultivating personal happiness and finding beauty. 200,000 first printing. Illustrations.
Unlearn : 101 simple truths for a better life
by Kanwer Singh

"The internationally bestselling self-empowerment book from influencer, rapper, and spoken word artist Humble the Poet, now available in a new edition with a new foreword by the author. Unlearn offers short, accessible, and counterintuitive lessons for reaching our full potential.Beloved for his sincerity, playfulness, and sage advice, globally famous rapper, spoken word artist, poet, blogger, and influencer Humble the Poet has traditionally shared his message of self-discovery, creativity, and empowerment with his fans through music and written word. That message has now been extended to this empowering book, offering insights and wisdom that challenge conventional thinking and help you tap into your best, most authentic self. Humble sees life with unique clarity. In Unlearn, he opens our eyes to our own lives, helping us to recognize the possibilities that await us and the challenges that prevent us from realizing our dreams. With his characteristic honesty and forthrightness, he helps us shed the problematic lessons we've learned throughout our lives that limit us, from sabotaging habits, to fixed mindsets, to past regrets, and relearn new, unconventional ways of moving through life. Among his 101 lessons are: Fitting In Is a Pointless Activity Don'tTrust Everything You Feel Killing Expectations Births Happiness Comparisons are Killer Baby Steps Add Up You Decide Your Worth Profound in its simplicity, Unlearn is the perfect invitation to a new beginning and to pursue a life of fulfillment"
Designing your life : how to build a well-lived, joyful life
by William Burnett

The executive director of the Design Program at Stanford and the co-founder of Electronic Arts outline strategies for enabling a thriving life by incorporating "design thinking" habits that promote fulfillment and meaning by emulating the examples of the engineers of today's most popular technologies.
Enough as she is : how to help girls move beyond impossible standards of success to live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives
by Rachel Simmons

The best-selling author of Odd Girl Out counsels today's young women on how to recognize and reject perfectionist messages that lead to self-doubt, unfulfilling relationships and fears of failure, drawing on two decades of research to share practical counsel on healthy risk-taking and finding support. 50,000 first printing.
Emotional first aid : practical strategies for treating failure, rejection, guilt, and other everyday psychological injuries
by Guy Winch

The New York clinical psychologist and author of The Squeaky Wheel outlines practical steps for addressing daily emotional injuries that can adversely affect life, sharing illustrative anecdotes while offering easy-to-use, scientifically based exercises for managing painful feelings.
The subtle art of not giving a f*ck : A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
by Mark Manson

A humorous self-help guide helps listeners figure out the things that they should care about to lead contented, grounded lives
The power
by Rhonda Byrne

Explains how to draw on the force of love to realize positive changes in every aspect of one's life
Year of yes : How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person
by Shonda Rhimes

The creator of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal details the one-year experiment with saying "yes" that transformed her life, revealing how accepting unexpected invitations she would have otherwise declined enabled powerful benefits.
Promise land : my journey through America's self-help culture
by Jessica Lamb-Shapiro

This humorous and informative examination of the billion-dollar a year health industry describes the author's experiences trying to cure herself of phobias, date men by following “The Rules” and even a literal walk over hot coals.
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