Best self help book you’ve ever read

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I’m in a bit of a rut and don’t have a very high opinion of myself. Can anyone recommend any books that’ll help me boost my self esteem? I’m taking action physically (exercising and eating fairly well), but I want some help with the mental side of things. Tia

The Bitch Rules by Elizabeth Wurtzel. don't be put off by the awful title; it's actually a very wise, humane and warm book that contains rules and advice for women. It remains the only self- help book I find genuinely useful.

You Can Heal Your Life - Louise Hay

Feel the fear and do it anyway - Susan Jeffers

Best wishes

May I point out that the "best self-help book" may not necessarily be about self-esteem?

Also, while I understand that books are great to point us in the right direction for certain things, the best way to boost your self-esteem is by your actions, not by trying to forcibly revise your opinion of yourself. So maybe what you need instead might be a book on being more organized, or more assertive, or more goal-directed.

Books by Brene Browne have been really helpful to me.I can’t remember which order. I like the audiobooks as I find her voice really soothing.

Feel the fear.....

I second Brene Brown. Lots on YouTube if you want to get a feel. She's an amazing woman.

Responsibility Rebellion by Kain Ramsey.

www.amazon.co.uk/Responsibility-Rebellion-Unconventional-Approach-Empowerment/dp/154450912X?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Ramsay, not Ramsey.

Thank you all for the recommendations, I’ll be checking them all out.

I really enjoyed Atomic Habits.

I recommend 'Jog On' by Bella Mackie. It's about her personal experiences of using exercise (running in her case) to help with anxiety and general life. I read it a while ago but found it very inspiring.

Derren Brown's book "happy" - it has had a profound impact on me. Based on stoicism.

Another vote for Atomic Habits.

@upinaballoon

Feel the fear and do it anyway - Susan Jeffers

Best wishes

This one. Changed my life. Completely changed how I look at the world.

“Feel the fear and do it anyway.”

I am a self help junkie and this is THE one. Changed my life.

The Power of No - Abbie Headon

Women who love too much by Robin Norwood
The six pillars of self esteem by Nathaniel Barden

I read How to Make Friends & Influence People abs really loved it.

Get Rid of Him.
It worked.

@BaconAndAvocado

Get Rid of Him. It worked.

Love your synopsis! Here's to a long and happy future @BaconAndAvocado

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