Whether you want to be more courageous, incorporate new habits into your daily routine, quit worrying, or become more productive, self-motivating books have the power to unlock your true potential and make you feel happier and healthier.

8 Self Motivating Books to Refresh the Way You Think
8 Self-Motivating Books to Refresh the Way You Think

Here are 8 self-motivating books to reorganize your life: 

1. Atomic Habits

8 Self Motivating Books to Refresh the Way You Think- Atomic Habits
By James Clear

“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.”

Atomic Habits argues that big goals shouldn’t be your main focus in life. Instead, you should be utilizing frequent, repetitive actions and systems to help develop habits that stick. The significant changes you want in your life depend more on creating small habits than sizable shifts.

 2. Make Your Bed

8 Self Motivating Books to Refresh the Way You Think- Make Your Bed
By Admiral William H. McRaven

In life, you will face a lot of Circuses. You will pay for your failures. But, if you persevere, if you let those failures teach you and strengthen you, then you will be prepared to handle life’s toughest moments.”

Make Your Bed is an outline of all the lessons that William McRaven learned during his distinguished career as a United States Navy four-star admiral. It gives advice relating to human nature and how you can overcome adversity. If you follow those things, you can change your life for the better and you can even change the world.

3. Think Like A Monk

8 Self Motivating Books to Refresh the Way You Think- Think Like A Monk
By Jay Shetty

“The greatest detachment is being close to everything and not letting it consume and own you. That’s a real strength.”

Think Like a Monk includes a combination of ancient wisdom and Jay Shetty’s personal experiences. The book aims to help individuals apply a monk mindset to their lives. It shows how to clear the roadblocks to your potential by overcoming negative thoughts, accessing stillness, and creating true purpose. 

4. The Alchemist

8 Self Motivating Books to Refresh the Way You Think- The Alchemist
By Paulo Coelho

“We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.”

The Alchemist tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. Santiago sees this treasure as his Personal Legend. However, his quest to obtain this treasure leads him to be far different and far more satisfying. Santiago experiences hardship, love, and friendship. Plus, he learns that keeping focused on a life goal provides you with the drive to carry on. 

5. IKIGAI

8 Self Motivating Books to Refresh the Way You Think- IKIGAI
By Héctor García and Francesc Miralles 

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s way.”

IKIGAI is based on concepts from an ancient Japanese technique called- IKIGAI meaning “Reason of being alive” or in short to find a purpose to live for. It provides wisdom from the people of Okinawa, Japan which is among the blue zones with the highest number of the world’s longest-living humans.

6. The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck

By Mark Manson

“Being open with your insecurities paradoxically makes you more confident and charismatic around others. The pain of honest confrontation is what generates the greatest trust and respect in your relationships. Suffering through your fears and anxieties is what allows you to build courage and perseverance.”

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is designed to help clarify what you choose to find important in your life, essentially what you choose to give a f*ck about. Manson helps to help you spot when you are placing too much importance on self-help ideas and how to start giving a f*ck about the most important things.

7. The 5AM Club

8 Self Motivating Books to Refresh the Way You Think- The 5AM Club
By Robin Sharma

“Remember, every professional was once an amateur and every master started as a beginner. Ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary feats, once they’ve routinized the right habits.”

The 5 AM Club makes a compelling case for a work-rest routine to reach the top 5% of performance. The book, written in the form of a story, claims that a regular and consistent morning routine that begins at 5 a.m. can lead to increased productivity, health, and happiness. 

8. Man's Search for Meaning

8 Self Motivating Books to Refresh the Way You Think- Man's Search for Meaning
By Victor Frankl

“A man who becomes conscious of the responsibility he bears toward a human being who affectionately waits for him, or to an unfinished work, will never be able to throw away his life. He knows the "why" for his existence, and will be able to bear almost any "how".”

Man’s Search for Meaning details holocaust survivor Victor Frankl’s horrifying experiences in Nazi concentration camps, along with his psychological approach of logotherapy, which is also what helped him survive and shows how you can–and must-find meaning in your life.

In conclusion, reading can be a powerful source of motivation and inspiration. These eight self-motivating books can help refresh the way you think and provide you with practical strategies for achieving your goals. Whether you are looking to find meaning in life or cultivate happiness, these books can help you get there.