25 Self-Improvement Books To Read In 2023
The new year is upon us which means it’s a great time to work towards becoming a better you.
Whether you’re reading this post at the beginning of the year or at any other time of the year, it’s never too late to start working on yourself.
Why You Should Read Self-Improvement Books
A great way to improve yourself in all areas of your life is to read books to transform your life.
Listening to podcasts and reading self-help and self-development books in the past few years has really changed my life for the better especially after applying what I learned.
Keep in mind though that self-improvement books won’t magically transform your life in a snap. If you’re not thinking deeply about the material and you’re just reading them through like a textbook, they’re not going to be helpful.
Instead, you should treat these books as tools and guides, take the time to really digest what you’re reading, and then apply the principles to your life.
I encourage you to get into the habit of reading self-development books if you aren’t already.
No time to read?
If you don’t like reading physical books or you just can’t find the time to read because you’re always on the go, I recommend that you check out Audible.
Audible is an audiobook subscription service that is perfect if you’re always on the go or you don’t have the time to sit down and read.
Whether you’re taking public transport or cleaning the house, you can always listen to your favorite audiobook and keep improving every day.
Try out Audible for free today and you’ll get 1 FREE audiobook with my link.
25 Self-Improvement Books To Read In 2023
If you’re ready to start making the changes that will transform your life this year, here are 25 self-improvement books to read in 2023.
1. You Are A Badass: How To Stop Doubting Your Greatness And Start Living An Awesome Life
You Are A Badass is a great book to start off your personal development journey.
Jen Sincero lays out the practical strategies you can use to help transform the way you live to create the awesome life that you want.
2. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck is light-hearted and a great read if you need guidance on figuring out what is truly important in life.
3. Boss Bitch
Boss Bitch is the book for you if you’re a career-driven woman.
This is one of the best self-help books to read if you’re looking to advance in the workplace with a ton of smart life tips you can apply to your life.
4. You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth
You Are A Badass At Making Money: Master The Mindset Of Wealth is a must if you’re looking for ways to improve your mindset about money. You won’t look at money the same way after reading this.
5. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons In Personal Change is a classic if you’re looking for a great self-help book to read this year.
I love all of Stephen Covey’s books in The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective series and highly recommend checking them out.
6. The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself dives into meditation and mindfulness to help transform your relationship with yourself and the world around you.
7. The Happiness Project
The Happiness Project is a great light read that follows Gretchen Rubin’s year-long experiment on how to create true happiness.
If you’re seeking ways to create more happiness in your life this year, you’ll want to give this book a try.
8. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
The Power Of Habit is the book you need to read to finally change the habits you just can’t seem to change and transform your work and personal life for the better.
9. The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
The Gifts Of Imperfection will teach you how to embrace living authentically and increase your feelings of self-worth, acceptance, and love for yourself.
10. The Compound Effect: Multiply Your Success One Simple Step at a Time
The Compounding Effect is a great book to check out if you’re looking to finally jumpstart the success you want in your life. You’ll learn the strategies to:
- Achieve any goal
- Triumph over competitors
- Eliminate and change your bad habits that are slowing down your progress
- How to feel motivated even when you don’t feel like doing what you have to do
- Use the force of momentum
11. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Grit: The Power Of Passion and Perseverance is a great book for anyone striving to succeed no matter whether you’re a parent, student, athlete, or business owner. Outstanding achievement is not just talent but a blend of passion and persistence.
12. How To Win Friends & Influence People
How To Win Friends & Influence People includes time-tested advice on how to make people like you, how to influence others on your way of thinking, and how to change others without resentment.
This book is a classic that you must read if you deal with others (which we all do, whether you’re working or in school).
13. The 4-Hour Work Week
The 4-Hour Work Week is something you’ll want to read if you want to live a life where you work less and live more.
Timothy Ferriss shows you that there’s no need to wait for retirement to enjoy life. You can escape the rat race and he shows you step by step the blueprint on how to do that with more than 50 practical tips and case studies.
14. The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results
The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller will show you how to focus your energy on one thing at a time so you have fewer distractions and be more productive.
You’ll learn how to achieve better results in less time, build momentum toward your goals, dial down stress, revive your energy, stay on track, and master what really matters to you.
15. Awaken The Giant Within
Awaken The Giant Within by Tony Robbins is an oldie but a goodie. He shows you how to create everlasting positive change in your life by raising your standards, changing your limiting beliefs, and changing your strategy.
16. Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones teaches you the practical strategies you need to form good habits, break bad ones, and master small behaviors that will lead to remarkable results.
You’ll find out how to make time for new habits even when life gets crazy, how to overcome a lack of motivation and willpower, how to make your environment a better place so that success comes easier, and how to get back on track when you feel unmotivated.
17. The Power of One More
The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success is a must-read to help you get to that next step of success in your life.
In this book, Ed Mylett reveals his powerful strategies to help you remove the mental roadblocks to push you to realize and exceed your personal and professional goals.
You’re just one more intentional thought and action away from discovering your best life.
18. Make Your Bed
Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…And Maybe the World shows you just how small little habits can make a huge difference in your life. It all starts with making your bed.
Inside this book, you’ll find the 10 principles that Admiral William McRaven learned during his Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges in both his training and life.
Use these basic lessons to not only become a better version of yourself but also help change the world.
19. The 10X Rule
The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success And Failure will show you how to use the principle of “massive action” so you can get big results.
Most people only reach three degrees of action (no action, retreat, or normal action) so you’ll be learning how to go one step further to accomplish your business dreams with the 10X Rule.
20. Deep Work
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World talks about the one skill that will allow you to achieve extraordinary results.
Deep work is the ability to focus without distractions on a cognitively demanding task and is becoming increasingly rare in our digital-driven society.
You’ll learn a series of four “rules” on how to stop getting distracted so you can produce better results in less time.
21. The High 5 Habit
In The High 5 Habit, Mel Robbins teaches you how important it is to start motivating the most important person in your life: yourself.
She’ll show you a simple yet profound tool that will change your mindset, attitude, and behavior and how to make it a habit of believing in yourself so you can go about reaching your goals and dreams with confidence.
22. The 5 Second Rule
The 5 Second Rule is another awesome motivational book by Mel Robbins you’ll want to check out.
Using just the 5 Second Rule, she shows you the secret to changing anything about your life. This countdown method will help you break any bad habit, stop letting self-doubt and negative self-talk sabotage your success, and push you to take action.
23. Limitless
If you’re looking to accomplish more than you are already doing, look no further.
Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik is a transformational book that will change your mindset, motivation, and methods.
These practical techniques will show you how to unlock the superpowers of your brain so you can learn faster and create the exceptional life you’ve always dreamed of.
24. The Four Agreements
The Four Agreements teaches you how to transform your life based on ancient Toltec wisdom so you can experience freedom, true happiness, and love.
If you tend to harbor self-limiting beliefs that you know are holding you back from reaching your potential, you’ll want to read this book.
25. The Magic of Thinking Big
The Magic of Thinking Big will show you how you can achieve success in every aspect of your life, whether it’s financial security, power and influence, the ideal career, great relationships, and a happy life, by your habit of thinking and behaving.
You’ll learn how to succeed by using your goals to help you grow, turn defeat into victory, think like a leader, think and dream creatively, cure yourself of the fear of failure, and so much more.
Don’t forget to check out my other posts on self-improvement:
- 25 New Year’s Goal Ideas For 2023 + Why Should You Set Goals This Year
- 20 Best Books To Read To Stop Procrastinating
- How To Slay Your Goals This Year
- How To Stay Motivated To Reach Your Goals
- How To Stop Procrastinating Once And For All
- 25 Productivity Planners You Need To Get Organized
- 8 Productive Morning Habits To Adopt For A Great Day
- 6 Ways To Start The Week Off Right Every Sunday
- How To Be More Productive When You Work From Home
- 7 Ways To Remove Negativity From Your Life
What are some personal growth books you will read this year? Let me know in the comments!
Thank you for sharing these terrific reads! Sending light and love your way friend!