The 7 self-help books that you can finally benefit from

Working a bit on your happiness is trendier than ever these days.

Besides, we are quite done with endlessly scrolling through those timelines filled with photos of colleagues from 7 years ago, right?

That's why self-help books are no longer just for the depressed and gloomy among us. It's actually a way to gain more insight into your own life, to lift yourself up when you just need that extra push. You learn in those books how to stand a bit more confidently in life and honestly? We could all use that. Young, old, in a good job, job-seeking, highly educated, or just interested in making the best of your life?

I have read the 7 best self-help books for you and I’m sharing my golden tips with you. You can start reading right away.

Kelly Weekers: Happy Lifehacks 365
If you’re looking for no-nonsense, this book is for you. No airy-fairy talk and vague concepts: just hop to it with your own life. ‘No matter how you do it, you can never do it right for everyone, but you can for yourself.’ You learn to think lighter and more practically. You learn that you don’t always have to be perfect, that failing is okay, and that you actually learn from it. Stop worrying and focus on what really matters, what makes you happier. As far as I’m concerned, this book is wonderfully readable, so… Go get it today. You’ll wake up a lot more optimistic tomorrow.

Mark Manson: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Delightfully contrary: you simply learn to care less about things that don’t matter. A grumpy boss? Let it go. Didn’t get that new job? On to the next one. A worn-out friendship? Too bad, that’s part of it. A down-to-earth way of thinking works so much better. You really think: yes, that’s how it is. Tough luck. Bye. See ya. And move on.

Thijs Launspach: F*cking Busy
Let’s stop with that stress and being constantly busy. We know that by now. How do you get more time in your 24 hours a day? This book teaches you to manage your hours better and to say ‘no’ more clearly. Handy, because this might help you avoid burnout.

Wouter de Jong: Mindgym
I personally found this coaching delightful. Just giving your mind some attention, because honestly? We do that too little. We just keep going. This book teaches you to look at ordinary things in your life differently. You get back peace and focus.

Sharon Martin: Why Perfect?
A bit of the trend of this time: always wanting to do everything perfectly. Showing that beautiful picture to the outside world, keeping up appearances, while you might not be feeling great yourself. If you sabotage your own success, this book helps you break patterns step by step.

Matthijs Steeneveld: #imperfectlife
The book is based on three principles: (1) you are good as you are; (2) if you want to change something, do it from wanting instead of having to; (3) focus on what you can already do and do more of that, instead of focusing on what you can’t do. Here you learn something you can use every day.

Michael Pilarczyk: Master Your Mindset
About personal and business growth, spirituality, and discovering yourself. It teaches you the power of your thoughts: if you think differently, your life will also be different. Are you doing what you really enjoy? Does life bring you enough joy or happiness? You will think about this. And you will learn.