I recently turned 25 and couldn’t help but wonder how I have quickly turned a quarter of century. I reflect back on the lessons I have learned, the books that I have read, and the influential material I have absorbed thus far. From the influencers I enjoy watching to the people I follow on social media in general. What you put in your body is extremely important from the food you eat to the material you consume. I am far from knowing everything, and everyday is a learning experience but here are the best Self-Help Books to Read in your Twenties.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k By Mark Manson
Whether you realize it or not, you are always choosing what to give a f**k about. The key is to starting honing in on what actually matters and only give a f**k about those things. There are so many things you can spend your time giving a f**k about so why spend on the bad stuff?
The 48 Laws of Power By Robert Greene
In order to win the game you need to know the rules. This book lays down the foundation of how to succeed in life, business, and more. Greene uses his worldly views to provide us interesting perspectives. Law 38, for example, is think as you like but behave like others. Basically, if you think differently to others it often pays to hide it and blend in.
You Are a Badass By Jen Sincero
Another tough love type of book. You should understand why you are how you are, how to love what you can’t change, change what you don’t love, and just learn to crush it out there.
Big Magic By Elizabeth Gilbert
The infamous author of “Eat Pray Love” has done it again. Creating yet another book that casts a wide net audience for those in all walks of life. Addressing attitude, approaches, and habits that need to be broken to live our most creative lives.
The Power of Now By Eckhart Tolle
They say living in the past is the cause of your depression and living in the future is the cause of your anxiety. Tolle’s simple message is to live in the NOW as that is the truest path to happiness and enlightenment.
The Secret By Rhonda Byrne
With the recent trend of manifestation, it is no shock that this book is on the list. This book is about claiming out thoughts in order to change our lives directly. This is done through the law of attraction – where you have to wholeheartedly believe you want something, envision it happening, in order to manifest that it happens.
The Gifts of Imperfection By Brené Brown
This book is about letting go of our innate habits like perfection and people pleasing to achieve “wholehearted living” which is no matter what gets done, or how much is left undone; I am enough.’
Year of Yes By Shonda Rhimes
This book is a personal account of Shonda Rhimes life and how a simple word – a simple yes response can develop into a different outcome and a different life for you. Saying yes to everything that scares you is a beautiful way to get to know yourself and those around you.
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking By Susan Cain
This book empowers introverts and shows how much society undervalues, undermines, and under appreciates introverts. Based on amazing research and proven science she expands what society is missing out by not equally including introverts.
Untamed By Glennon Doyle
If we begin to trust ourselves we are untamed. This memoir story shows us how setting boundaries, making peace with ourselves by accepting our bodies, honoring our anger and trauma, will allow us to unleash our truest and most authentic selves. This is in hopes that one day we look at ourselves and say: “there she/he is” knowing that we are free!
Comment below some of the Best Self-Help Books to Read in your Twenties. I would love to know what are some of the best self-help books you’ve read in your twenties.
I have read the secret but I think I need to read art of giving a F*ck, that one needs to be on my to read list!
This is an interesting list of books to read. I’ve pinned your article to see it in more detail later.
Great compilation. I have read a few and The Big Magic is my favourite so far. Thanks for sharing.😊