10 of the Best Self-Improvement Books

From a guide to 21st century meditation to ‘The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary‘, turn to one (or all) of these inspirational self-improvement books for a little life-changing motivation…

10 of the Best Self-Improvement Books

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• The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary by Catherine Gray

  In this profound and uplifting book, Catherine Gray turns hedonism on its head, revealing the ways in which we can find true happiness in the little joys of everyday life. She also shares some interesting insight into the potential consequences of pursuing pleasure; ‘that influencers risk higher rates of anxiety and depression, high-rollers are less happy, and huge frothy weddings increase the likelihood of divorce.’ A highly interesting and eye-opening read.

  Octopus Publishing Group, £14.99, waterstones.com

• The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in the Modern Age by Claudia Hammond

  Are you getting enough rest? In this insightful book, British author, broadcaster and psychology lecturer Claudia Hammond explores ‘the art of rest’, drawing on results from ‘The Rest Test’, a momentous survey taken by 18,000 people across the world. Find out why rest is so important and how you can make the most of your downtime.

  Canongate Books Ltd, £16.99, waterstones.com

• A Monk’s Guide to Happiness: Meditation in the 21st century by Gelong Thubten

  In this ground-breaking book by actor-turned-Buddhist monk Gelong Thubten, we come to understand the power of meditation and its potential effects  on our everyday happiness. For many, meditation can seem daunting and difficult to fit into our busy lives. Thubten reveals how mindfulness and meditating in ‘micro-moments’ can lead to a healthier and happier lifestyle, drawing on his own fascinating personal transformation. 

  Hodder & Stoughton, £12.99, waterstones.com

  A Monk’s Tale: Interview With Gelong Thubten

• Jog On: How Running Saved My Life by Bella Mackie

  If you think you’ve heard everything about the importance of exercise, think again. Bella Mackie’s Jog On: How Running Saved My Life provides a detailed, honest and entertaining account of how running helped her to combat her anxiety and depression, with added expert advice and research from an array of doctors, psychologists and athletes. In a world where anxiety is prevalent and people are doing a little too much sitting, this book will make you want to get up and run for all the right reasons.

  Harper Collins, £7.49, Waterstones

• It’s Not OK to Feel Blue (and Other Lies): Inspirational People Open Up about Their Mental Health by Scarlett Curtis

  Sunday Times Style columnist and author of the award-winning Feminists Don’t Wear Pink and Other Lies, Scarlett Curtis excited her readers last year with a brand-new follow up title It’s Not OK to Feel Blue (and Other Lies). An empathetic collection of stories and essays about mental health struggles from a range of honest and experienced voices, the uplifting and inspirational book has even been praised by the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Fearne Cotton and Mindy Kaling.

  Penguin, £14.99, Waterstones

• The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k: The bestselling book everyone is talking about (A No F*cks Given Guide) by Sarah Knight

  As self-improvement books go, this one is a must-read if you’re prone to overthinking. A light-hearted, comical yet realist take on simplifying your life and decluttering your mental and social agenda, Sarah Knight is your go-to guide for ‘not giving a f**k’. Her bestselling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k demonstrates how to spend your time – thoughts and money included – on what makes you happy, and rid yourself of all the unnecessarily stressful and complicated aspects.

  Quercus Publishing, £13.49, WH Smith

• How to Fail: Everything I’ve Ever Learned From Things Going Wrong by Elizabeth Day

  The much-anticipated follow-up from her renowned self-help podcast, How to Fail, Elizabeth Day’s book of the same title encourages us to see our mistakes not as failures, but as invaluable life-lessons which can help us in the long-run. An elevating must-read for those that are typically afraid of failure, Day draws upon her own life experiences to reveal the transformative concept of embracing life’s defeats.

  HarperCollins Publishers, £7.99, Waterstones

• Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski

  Accomplished sisters Amelia Nagoski, DMA and Emily Nagoski, PhD explore the parity between men and women’s experience of stress in this trailblazing book about eliminating the female stress cycle. If 2019 was a particularly stressful year for you, Burnout will help you to make the expert-approved changes necessary for a happier life, spanning the stabilising of emotions to the Bikini Industrial Complex (how to be happy in your own skin) and the intrinsic value of rest and relationships.

  Penguin, £9.99, Waterstones

• Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It: Life Journeys Inspired by the Bestselling Memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert

  If you’ve read Elizabeth Gilbert’s inspirational memoir of self-discovery Eat, Pray, Love, you’ll most likely understand the profound impact Gilbert’s words have had on thousands of women worldwide. Ten years after Eat, Pray, Love’s release came this compelling collection of stories, experiences and anecdotes from those most empowered by the book. If you need any convincing that a book can change your life, look no further.

  Bloomsbury, £8.99, Waterstones

• Happy: Finding Joy in Every Day and Letting Go of Perfect by Fearne Cotton 

  The first in a series of practical and inspiring self-improvement books from TV presenter Fearne Cotton, Happy provides simple steps to ‘finding joy each and every day’, from getting creative to finding calm in visualisations. If you’re already a fan of Fearne’s ‘Happy Place Podcast’, we guarantee you will enjoy this book.

  Orion Publishing Co, £8.99, Waterstones

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