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Self-Help Books That Changed My Life ( that don't feel preachy)

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Okay, listen… I’ve read a lot of self-help books that were basically just Instagram quotes in paperback. These? These are different. They’ve gotten me through some real stuff burnout, mom guilt, big emotions, and just trying to feel like myself again...
 
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My all time fav! I recommend this to everyone ALL the time . I read this when I was stuck in one of those “what am I even doing with my life?” moods. It’s funny, direct, and gave me the little shove I needed without feeling cheesy.
You Are a Badass: Stop Doubting & Start Living
 
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I just recently found this book it’s from a small author (which we love supporting). I’ve been in the trenches with my oldest teens, and this has been the perfect guide when I don’t know what to pray or even where to start. Some days it feels like ex...
Steadfast Hearts: Raising Teens with Hope
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This one’s all over TikTok right now and for good reason. Every time I hear a snippet I’m like okay wow, that was for ME. I paused it halfway so my husband could start it too because it's that solid. If you’re learning how to stop taking things perso...
The Let Them Theory: Life-Changing Tool
 
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This one had its moment a few years back, but honestly? Still hits. If you're tired of overthinking, people-pleasing, or just want to stop spiraling over stuff that doesn’t matter this book breaks it down in a way that actually sticks. It’s short, no...
The Four Agreements: Practical Guide to Freedom
 
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Don’t sleep on this one. It’s not from a huge publisher, but honestly? Some of the best advice I’ve read lately. It gets straight to the heart especially if you’ve been carrying too much, second-guessing everything, or stuck in a loop of “why is this...
Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life
 
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📘 Atomic Habits by James Clear ..Tiny Changes That Actually Stick This book isn't about overhauling your life overnight. It’s about small, doable shifts that make real change over time. Whether you're a mom trying to carve out space for yourself, s...
Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits
 
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📘 Atomic Habits by James Clear This book isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress small, meaningful, real-life progress. Atomic Habits breaks down how tiny shifts in your day can lead to big changes over time. This book offers clear, simple tool...
Unf*ck Yourself
 
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Let That Sh*t Go by Monica Sweeney If you’ve ever wanted to journal your way through chaos while laughing and maybe swearing a little this is your book. It’s like a no-nonsense best friend who hands you a pen and says, “Let’s write it out and move t...
Let That Sh*t Go: Journal for a Happy Life
 
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The Shadow Work Journal by Keila Shaheen This one isn’t fluffy and that’s the point. If you’re ready to meet your inner mess with honesty and heal through it, this journal is your mirror. Expect deep prompts, emotional gut checks, and that weirdly e...
The Shadow Work Journal: Guide to Integrate
 
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Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis This was my first real “get your life together” wake-up call. It’s part tough love, part girlfriend pep talk with chapters that tackle the lies we tell ourselves (like "I'm not enough" or "I'll be happy when…")....
Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing Lies
 
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson This book was like a slap in the face but in the best way. no sugarcoating. Just real talk about how you don’t have to care about everything, and why choosing what matters most can actually set you ...
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
 
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The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman This one was a total game changer for how I show (and expect) love. It breaks down the different “languages” we all speak like words of affirmation, acts of service, etc. and helps you actually connect better wit...
The 5 Love Languages: Secret to Love