There are so many self-help and spirituality books out there, it can be hard to figure out which ones are going to be useful and which ones not to waste your money on. A lot of these books have information that is backed by science, and have information that you will want to know.
But, don’t discount the books that are not backed by science. After all, they can also be loaded with great information based on personal experiences. Both have their merits, but finding the best titles can still be difficult. If you want some great books that will help you change the way you think about things, we would like to recommend the following eight books.
1. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
In this book, author Charles Duhigg talks about how we get into habits, and not all of them are good habits. He will teach you how to get into better habits that will improve your life, both personal and professional.
2. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
This book may be 1,800 years old, but everything in it still rings true today. Written by Marcus Aurelius, Meditations has been confirmed by science as being effective on our emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical well-being.
3. Psycho Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz
Author Maxwell Maltz is a plastic surgeon who wanted to help his patients see that they are beautiful on the inside, and that is what they need to look after first rather than worry about how they look. This powerful book is loaded with advice that will help to improve your own self-confidence and overcome your fears. So, what is true beauty?
4. Getting things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
Author David Allen shows you how easy it is to not get things done, and how to turn yourself into someone who does get things done. He talks about how you can have great ideas, but no ability to execute those ideas, and that your success depends on being in action all the time.
5. Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Author Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi discusses how you can get into a flow state in your life. What does this mean? Think about this. You are doing something that you really love. It makes you feel good, it energizes you, and the time just flies by while you are doing it. This is your flow state, and you can learn how to always be in this state.
6. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
This book by Dale Carnegie has been around for a long time, but the information within still holds true today. Carnegie has given us a definitive guide about how to use our emotional intelligence to our advantage, both in our personal and business lives. This is one of the must-have self-help books that should be owned by everyone.
7. Waking Up by Sam Harris
You don’t necessarily need religion in order to be spiritual. If you are confused about religion, this book by neuroscientist Sam Harris is just what you need. The author talks about how the brain relates to consciousness, and ultimately how that relates to our spirituality. He shows us that it is possible to be highly spiritual without being religious.
8. 10% Happier by Dan Harris
If you are always looking at the negative aspect of everything, stop everything you are doing and read this book by Dan Harris now. Also a news anchor, Harris discusses his dealings with the crazier self-help gurus who were nothing more than scam artists, and then actually uses science to see if their claims are real. Then, he reveals the area where science meets spirituality, and how the two are able to marry.
