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Books That Changed How I Think About Myself (Confidence, Mindset & Identity)
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items These are the books that go deeper than habits or money.
They shift how you see yourself, your confidence, your self-worth, and the way you show up in your life and work.
If you’re trying to build something alongside a busy life, this is the layer t...
A powerful take on self-sabotage. Helps you recognise the patterns that quietly hold you back.
The Mountain is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery
I read this at a point where I needed a push. It’s direct and a bit bold, but it reminded me that I was playing smaller than I needed to.
You Are a Badass®: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start ...
This changed how I take things personally (or rather, don’t). It helped me stop carrying other people’s opinions into my day.
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
This one stayed with me. It really challenged my tendency to people-please and made me question how much of my life was shaped by wanting approval.
The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows ...
A big one for overthinking. It helped me realise that not every thought needs my attention, which sounds simple but made a real difference.
Don't Believe Everything You Think (Expanded Edition)
This helped me let go of trying to manage everything and everyone. Especially useful when you’re juggling work, family, and trying to build something of your own.
The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop ...
This shifted how I think about identity. It made me realise that results follow how you see yourself - not just what you do.
Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Expanded by Maxwell Maltz, Paperback
This felt like permission to stop trying to do everything perfectly. It helped me soften my expectations of myself without lowering my standards.
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and ...
More of a reflective read, but it made me question what I actually want vs what I’ve been conditioned to want.
Untamed (Reese's Book Club) by Glennon Doyle, Hardcover
This helped me become more comfortable changing my mind and not tying my identity to being “right” all the time.
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Sounds simple, but it genuinely helped me build a better relationship with myself. Small, consistent shifts rather than big changes.
The High 5 Habit: Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit
This helped me prioritise what actually matters and stop spreading my energy too thin trying to meet every expectation.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living ...
A more structured approach to happiness and meaning. It made things feel practical rather than abstract.
Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier
A deeper read, but it gave me a better understanding of how past experiences shape reactions and behaviours, which changes how you approach yourself.
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
This gave me actual language for setting boundaries. Not just the idea of it, but how to do it in real life without over-explaining.
The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits That Will Set You Free by Melissa Urban ...