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Must-Read Psychology Books

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Books in the psychology nonfiction genre are about the applied discipline that involves the scientific study of mental function and behaviors. Psychology is a thing that can easily interest anyone. You can learn a lot from psychology books, if only ...
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Psychology Books You Must Read

These are the books that changed my view of the world and human psychology.
 
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This is the quintessential read on how human beings make choices and what external influences affect those choices. AMAZING book.
The Art of Choosing: Iyengar, Sheena - Books
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Despite the title of this book, this isn’t a self-help book by any means. It’s more concerned with the mechanics of the mind than with the application of those ideas.
Stumbling on Happiness: Gilbert, Daniel
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The book is a very easy read and a great look at how habits manifest in the brain.
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
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This book just climbed to the top as my most FAVOURITE self-help non-fiction of the year!
Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear
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Love this book, very intuitive. The author does a great job describing each personality type and color in depth. A must read!
Surrounded by Idiots: Four Types of Behavior
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This book integrates carefully thought out narratives that help to examine the main point of inherited family trauma. The weaving of personal experiences with scientific studies is a perfect combination to keep you interested.
It Didn't Start with You: Inherited Trauma
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I’m glad i picked up this book, its very informative and in a way that its easy to understand if you aren’t familiar with phycology.
I Hate You-Don't Leave Me: Borderline P.D.
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This book describes the sad and obsolete reductionism that has become the chokehold in society. Let's look broadly at symptoms and never eliminate the cause! Imagine transforming into a society that nourishes itself to optimize immune, gut, brain, he...
The Myth of Normal - Dr. Gabor Maté
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ADHD brain here. This book is amazing and need to be bought for everyone with ADHD. It’s ADHD friendly and meant to be written in, not read in order and IT HAS AN INDEX!
How To ADHD
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The Book of Shadow Work is nothing short of transformative. This isn’t just a book it’s a journey into the depths of your soul, inviting you to uncover, understand, and embrace the hidden parts of yourself.
The Book of Shadow Work: Keila Shaheen
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This book came at the PERFECT time as I consider what’s next for me in my personal and professional life. I’ve also been a hard core goal achiever but I’m ready to try something new.
Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff - Ness Labs
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Love this book so much I read it twice in a row!! Going for three !
The Next Conversation | Jefferson Fisher
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Well researched and documented. Practical, timely, and relevant. Deeper than one might expect. Well written and readable.
The Anxious Generation: Childhood Rewiring
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If you have been through trauma and would like to understand the psychological and physiological mechanisms behind your symptoms, then I highly suggest you read this book.
The Body Keeps the Score: Healing Mind & Body
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Influence is not only interesting, but will also help you to be more aware of the power of how you talk to people – even just in your everyday life.
Influence: Science and Practice by Cialdini
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This book by way of Viktor E. Frankl is a profound exploration of the human look for cause and importance.
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl | Goodreads
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The book explores the concept of ego and its contribution to human struggling. Tolle encourages readers to allow move of beyond regrets, worries, and instead focus on the present moment as the most effective real reality.
The Power of Now: A Guide to Enlightenment
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Top 5 Modern Psychology Books

My top 5 books of modern psychology.
 
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I enjoyed reading this book.It helps to understand every age with its own specificity and feelings. Well reflected and explained.
Social Animal: A Story of Success
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“Thinking, Fast and Slow” is a fascinating look at how the mind works. Drawing on knowledge acquired from years of research in cognitive and social psychology.
Thinking, Fast and Slow: Kahneman, Daniel - Books
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This is one voice whose book is food for the journey as well as the soul. You'll be refreshed by many deconstructions of assumptions that will make you wonder why you hadn't seen things in quite that way before.
Drive | Daniel H. Pink
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This book completely FASCINATED me. It was interesting from the beginning to the end and I could relate to so much of what is written. It is intelligent, well written.
Quiet: The Power of Introverts - Susan Cain
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This is a masterpiece. A GREAT insight into what the author calls the flow state where a person is so immersed in an activity that he loses track of time and space.
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Top 5 Motivational Books

Motivational books are written works designed to inspire, empower and encourage readers to take action towards achieving their goals. This is my Top 5 Motivational Books.
 
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I juct LOVE it !
The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning, Elevate Life
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Most information I've received from a book by far. The easiest read.
Rich Dad Poor Dad: Money Lessons for Kids
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This book totally ROCKS ! If you are looking for just a casual read, this is for you. If you are serious about changing your life, this is also for you !
You Are a Badass: Stop Doubting Your Greatness
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Good and informative. Will help change your mindset for the better.
The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Peale
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This book is vet helpful in adjusting one's lifestyle, priorities, health. I keep it to remind me to stay track.
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable
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