5 Books to Read to Become Your Best Self

As we round the corner on the half-way point in the year, it’s usually about the time where we start beating ourselves up for not sticking to the one million New Year’s resolutions that we set and start over-analyzing what our lives look like compared to all of the young, successful influencers we follow on Instagram. Well, here’s some good news for you: 1. Do not worry about falling off track because absolutely no one’s year is going how they planned, so you are not behind and 2. It is not too late to set new goals and intentions for yourself this year.

One of the best things you can do is choose to focus on all that you have accomplished, the fun you’ve had doing it, and what you are excited about working towards next. Creating a better mindset and working towards your goals starts with working on yourself. When it comes to self-development and diving deeper within, one is never truly done doing the work.

Whether you are a teenager trying to figure out who you are, a young professional trying to reinvent yourself, a mother trying not to compare your life to the perfect mom next door, or a lady in your 80s trying to find your inner peace — self-development and trying to better yourself is always for you. One of the best tools you can utilize is reading books, not only from experts in the field, but also from people who were once in the same shoes as you and are willing to share their personal, relatable, and wildly impactful advice. Below are five of our favorite books for every kind of girl who wants to start that inner work to become her best self and create a life that she is proud of.

For the Girl Who Wants to Improve Her Life

You are a Badass is a must-read for anyone who is looking for that little push to reignite their passion for life. This book is written in a conversational and comedic tone, showing us all how simple it can be to raise our vibes and attract what we want into our lives when we just believe in ourselves. This book will teach you the many tools to start creating a life that you love, but most importantly, it will teach you to love yourself.

You are a Badass by Jen Sincero, $9; amazon.com

For the Girl Who’s Too Hard on Herself

Girl, Wash Your Face is all about the lies that we tell ourselves, coupled with real-life tips to overcome these limiting beliefs. Each chapter is an incredibly raw, vulnerable, and relatable story from the author herself. Rachel Hollis shares every tough chapter she has gone through in her life, what has held her back, and how she overcame her fears to become the strong and successful woman that she is today.

Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis, $12; amazon.com

For the Girl Who Has Too Much On Her Plate

The One Thing is the perfect book for anyone who has more tasks to do than time in the day. Gary Keller and Jay Papasan break down the complexity around trying to do it all and help you identify the one thing that you must do to make everything else easier. This book will help you simplify your workload and prioritize your tasks by figuring out what is most important to you, what absolutely needs to get done, and how to map it out day by day, week by week, and year by year to achieve your goals.

The One Thing by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan, $18; amazon.com

For the Girl Who Wants to Learn the Keys to Success

The Go-Giver tells a story about a hard-working businessman who is focused on all of the wrong things while trying to become successful in his career. The main character, Joe, meets a mentor who teaches him the “Five Laws of Stratospheric Success”. Each law is learned through the success story of a different local business owner who created their career empire by pursuing their passion and providing service to others.

The Go-Giver by Bob Burg & John David Mann, $18; amazon.com

For the Girl Who Needs to Believe in Something Bigger Than Herself

The Universe Has Your Back will transform your fear to faith by helping you learn how to listen to your intuition, opening up your mind and eyes to what surrounds you, and providing you with the necessary tools to receive guidance from the Universe to co-create your dream life. This book focuses on the premise that miracles are natural and happen every day when you let the Universe support you. Gabby Bernstein tells her journey of finding hope and faith through meditation in times of depression at her rock bottom while providing us with meditation practices throughout the book. If you are looking to lean into love and start living your life with intention, this is a sign that this book is for you.

The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein, $11; amazon.com