Top 10 Self Improvement Books for 2023
Happy is the person who has learned to live with themselves.
The last week of the year is a time to reflect on the past and set new, positive intentions for the new year. Here are 10 new and upcoming nonfiction books to inspire you!
Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within by David Goggins (Lioncrest Publishing) - available 12/6/22 In How to Human, author and social media personality Carlos Whittaker leads us on a three-part journey, to "be," "see," and "free," that we can pursue in order to all live together as the best versions of ourselves.
How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t: 14 Habits That Are Holding You Back from Happiness (Revised) by Andrea Owen (Seal Press) - available 12/27/22 Now updated to address new challenges including the COVID-19 global pandemic, the toxic positivity of the self-care industry, and the destructive impact of social media, How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t enjoins readers to overcome their negative habits with compassion and understanding.
Bigger, Better, Bolder: Live the Life You Want, Not the Life You Get by Jennifer Cohen (Hachette Go) - available 12/27/22 Bigger, Better, Bolder brings readers one step closer to boldness, one chapter at a time. With practical takeaways and action steps--bite-sized Bold Moves--and real-life case studies of boldness in action, Jennifer Cohen teaches you how to get what you want.
Self-Care for People with ADHD: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Prioritize You! by Sasha Hamdani (Adams Media) - available 1/3/23 This book can help you engage in some neurodiverse self-care--without pretending to be neurotypical. You'll find more than 100 tips to accepting yourself, destigmatizing ADHD, finding your community, and taking care of your physical and mental health.
The Joy of Saying No: A Simple Plan to Stop People Pleasing, Reclaim Boundaries, and Say Yes to the Life You Want by Natalie Lue (Harper Horizon) - available 1/10/23 The Joy of Saying No will help you identify your people-pleasing style and habits. A six-step framework then teaches you how to discover the healing and transformative power of no to: establish healthier boundaries,
foster more intimate relationships and fulfilling experiences, and
reconnect with your values and authentic self.
How to Human: Three Ways to Share Life Beyond What Distracts, Divides, and Disconnects Us by Carlos Whittaker (Waterbrook Press) - available 1/24/23 In How to Human, author and social media personality Carlos Whittaker leads us on a three-part journey, to "be," "see," and "free," that we can pursue in order to all live together as the best versions of ourselves.
Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age by Katherine May (Riverhead Books) - available 2/28/23 Many of us feel trapped in a grind of constant change: rolling news cycles, the chatter of social media, our families split along partisan lines. We feel fearful and tired, on edge in our bodies, not quite knowing what has us perpetually depleted. For Katherine May, this low hum of fatigue and anxiety made her wonder what she was missing. Could there be a different way to relate to the world, one that would allow her to feel more rested and at ease, even as seismic changes unfold on the planet?
It's a Good Day to Change the World: Inspiration and Advice for a Feminist Future by Hadley Dynak and Lauren Schiller (Countryman Press) - available 2/28/23 In It's a Good Day to Change the World, readers learn from established icons and meet new ones, too. From Ijeoma Oluo to Sarah Silverman, each trailblazer's story features firsthand narratives and vibrant illustrations. The authors highlight key takeaways for change, along with strategies to keep going.
Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay by Cyndie Spiegel (Penguin Life) - available 2/28/23 Through beautifully written narrative essays and prompts, Cyndie shares the microjoys that have kept her going through tough times and shows us how we can learn to see the microjoys in our own lives.
Push Off from Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Sobriety (and Everything Else) by Laura McKowen (Ballantine Books) - available 3/7/23 In Push Off from Here, the author addresses topics such as the correlation between trauma and addiction, the importance of radical honesty, letting go of the illusion of control, the value of community, a reminder that healing is a continual process, and that the process is a gift.
Don't let your past define you. Focus on the present and create something beautiful.
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