The best self-help books don’t promise to “completely change your life” overnight. Instead, a truly great one—written by someone who knows their stuff—will gently nudge you towards small shifts that gradually make a major difference. Perhaps after reading a few chapters, you’ll learn how, exactly, to start showing yourself more kindness. Or, you’ll finally have an aha moment about why you’re drawn to the most toxic partners.
But finding a self-help read that genuinely supports your personal development journey can be a challenge: The “better yourself!” market is saturated with self-proclaimed gurus spewing empty promises and recycled advice. Speaking for myself, I’ve scrolled through countless Goodreads reviews and “must read” lists, only to be let down by preachy clichés (“I did it, and so can you”) and moralist BS that left me more frustrated than motivated. Read more …
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