Books | Top self-help books to consider

Self-help books are not for everyone. However, for many, they are the the means to which they happily lead their lives.

From diet and stress to broken heart and low self-esteem, there are a million self-help books to deal with every single issue that you encounter during your life.

According to academic research, a majority of people read self-help books as a result of a transition in their life. That could be career, relationships, health or well-being, or a combination of all.

One of the most popular self-help books that has been converting even the most ardent of critics is The Secret. Rhonda Blake’s popular book has one premise: If you think about something really hard, you will get it.

Are you one of the many that suffers from anxiety and constantly worrying? Well, there is a book for that too. How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie is the bible for those that suffer from anxiety, with the book packed with some practical pointers for getting rid of the jitters.

Uncertainty by Jonathan Fields is another best-seller. The corporate lawyer-turned self-help guru makes a good case for embracing the unknown rather than shying away from it.

With so much focus on mindfulness of late, The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle is a timely book. The key to happiness, he tells us, is living in the moment.

With over 15 million copies sold, there must be something in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People  by Stephen R. Covey that resonates with people. Each of the habits laid out are designed to act as individual prescriptions for effectiveness in every area of life: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Finally, The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg is another ‘life changer’ according to avid readers. This book teaches you how to be deliberate about building better habits that serve you both in life and in business.