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Books that had helped me be a better person
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items If you’re looking, like me, for books on personal growth, faith/emotional healing, and healthy living, this is the post you should follow. It’s a great variety of books that can truly help you.
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Books That Confort Me
Getting better on my own
Love Myself ♥️
Books That Confort Me
These are the books I turn to when I need a little reassurance, inspiration, or just a moment to breathe. Each one has a way of comforting me and reminding me that I’m not alone in my thoughts and struggles. ♥️
When you learn that being afraid sometimes is part of succeeding in life.
Fear Is My Homeboy: Slay Doubt & Boss Up
Learning to see the differences between women’s and men’s brains helps us understand our behaviors and the constant changes we experience compared to men.
The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine MD
Healing begins when we give God the pain we can’t erase and allow forgiveness to free our hearts, reminding us that peace grows when we release what we were never meant to carry alone.
Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Move On
This book is all about taking control of your life and stopping the mental self-sabotage. It’s tough love in the best way—straightforward, no fluff, and focused on pushing you to take responsibility and finally move forward.
Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out Of Your Head And Into Your Life Book By Gary John ...
This book gives me hope and makes me believe I can do it. It offers clear plans and practical steps to follow—but of course, you’ll have to read the book yourself to get the full experience.
Just Tell Me What to Eat! 6-Week Plan
When it’s really hard to create and maintain a habit, this book can act like a ‘teacher,’ showing you how to follow its advice and build new, strong habits.
Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits
The “mountain” in this book isn’t life or other people—it’s yourself: your fears, self-doubt, and habits that hold you back. The book shows you how to face those struggles and turn them into growth.
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage
Getting better on my own
This book is hilarious, relatable, and basically a pep talk from a friend who won’t let me make excuses. 💥💪”
You Are a Badass®: Stop Doubting Your Greatness
Can’t Hurt Me pushed me to see how strong I really am. Goggins’ story is raw, real, and impossible to put down—perfect for when I need a dose of motivation.
Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind - Goggins
Mindset taught me that how I think shapes everything I do. It’s all about growth, learning from mistakes, and believing I can improve—exactly the kind of reassurance I need on tough days.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Dweck
Get Out of Your Head helps me quiet the doubt and negative thoughts that hold me back. It’s like a gentle guide to find peace and focus on what really matters.
Get Out of Your Head: Stopping Toxic Thoughts
Love Myself ♥️
The New Science of Adult Attachment helped me understand my relationships and emotions on a deeper level. It’s comforting to realize that connection is a skill we can grow, not just something we’re born with.
The New Science of Adult Attachment
The 5 Love Languages showed me that love isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s comforting to understand how I give and receive love—and how others do too.
The 5 Love Languages: Secret to Love Lasts
Boundaries taught me how to protect my energy and say no without guilt. It’s comforting to know that setting limits is not selfish—it’s self-care.
Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition
Laurie Gilmore’s books are so captivating! Just when you think you know what’s coming, the story surprises you. The characters and their journeys feel real, making it easy to connect with their experiences.
Books by Laurie Gilmore (Author of The Pumpkin Spice Café)