Self-help books we've tried and tested

There's a plethora of self-help books out there; top picks focus on personal development, habit formation, and mindset shifts, aimed at improving our quality of life.

Whether you're looking to better your spending habits or focus on the relationships in your life, these books can help you in many ways.

We asked the team what their favourite self-help books have been over the years.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at the time of publishing.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

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"I'm actually not much of a self-help book kind of person – I'm strictly fiction. However, I read this in my early 20s (purely because of the enticing title), and thoroughly enjoyed it. Manson teaches the reader that sometimes sh*t happens, and we should lean into life's downs and disappointments. It was a refreshing read in an often performative-happiness world." – Siena.

The Psychology of Money

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"This book delves into bite-sized nuggets of financial stories that each have a moral. It's entertaining with its slight humour but invigorating with its timeless advice. An easy read if you're looking for sensible insights into money habits." – Josh.

Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results

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"This book taught me that real change in your life comes from incremental adjustments. It's not about making sweeping changes, but consistency and dedication to the smaller things." – Siena.

Everything You'll Ever Need You Can Find With Yourself

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"I am always looking for little bursts of motivation throughout the day, so when I discovered Everything You'll Ever Need You Can Find With Yourself, I instantly knew it was the book for me. This book is a series of quotes and poems, all designed to uplift and encourage self-love. Sure, you could read this cover-to-cover, but the way I use it is by flicking to a random page each day, and soaking in the wisdom it holds. Sometimes the words are exactly what I need to hear, even if I don't know it at the time." – Lisa.

It's Not You: 27 (Wrong) Reasons You're Single

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"I used to love this when I was single, there's so much stuff saying, 'Oh you need to improve yourself or do this or do that to find a partner' and this dispels it." – Sarah.

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