Last Updated on July 24, 2020 by Camilla Gill
Self-help books get many people through some very low points in their life. They allow you to learn from therapists and psychologists without the expensive price tag.
Personal development and working on your mental health is key to unlocking your potential as a woman and if therapy is too expensive, self-help books are a good alternative to become the best version of you.
My favorite self-help books tend to be motivational books aimed at women, often on the topic of self-love. However, I’ve included a whole range of books here, and I’ve read every single one of them. The list has been split up into books for happiness, self-esteem, young women, work and moms.
What are your favorite self-help books that have helped you in the past? Let me know in the comments.
Scroll down to check out the top 25 self-help books for women in 2020!
Top Self-Help Books For Relationships
Reading a self-help book on romantic relationships after breaking up with a partner can help you understand what went wrong and how to improve in your next relationship.
These are the must-read books on relationships that women of all ages should read to gain a better understanding of how to be a loving partner. Regardless of whether you are single or currently in a relationship.
/2. Getting to ‘I Do’: The Secret to Doing Relationships Right!
3. I Only Want to Get Married Once: The 10 Essential Questions for Getting It Right the First Time
4. Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find – and Keep – Love
Best Self Help Books For Young Women
Being a millennial woman in 2020 is more confusing than ever. You often feel like you are all alone in feeling your thoughts when the truth couldn’t be further than the truth.
These next self-help books are fantastic options for any young woman feeling a little lost or perhaps struggling with her mental health.
5. How To Be A Grown Up – You’re Doing Fine And Let Me Tell You Why
6. The Wrong Knickers – A Decade Of Chaos
Best Self-Help Books For Mental Health
More people than ever are struggling with mental health issues yet no one is talking about still. When you’re feeling lonely and sad, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. Often a self-help book for mental health can help you gain some perspective and start figuring out a journey to recovery.
7. Remember This When You’re Sad: Lessons Learned on the Road from Self-Harm to Self-Care
9. Mad Girl – A Happy Life With A Mixed Up Mind
Top Self-Help Books For Self-Esteem
Working on your self-esteem and confidence are so important if you want to unlock the potential in your life and become successful. Take a look at these self-help books for self-esteem that I believe every woman should read in order to become the best you.
10. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
11. The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance—What Women Should Know
14. Good Vibes, Good Life: How Self-Love Is the Key to Unlocking Your Greatness
Best Spiritual Self-Help Books For Personal Growth
Keep an open mind and unlock the key to your happiness through self love and some help from the universe with these motivational books.
15. E-Squared: Nine Do-It-Yourself Energy Experiments That Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality
16. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
17. You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
18. Becoming Myself: A Psychiatrist’s Memoir
19. The Alchemist, 25th Anniversary: A Fable About Following Your Dream
Motivational Books For Moms
Being a mom is the hardest job in the world and sometimes you need an extra dose of motivation to keep you going on the tougher days.
Books For Women Who Work
These books are for young women or women in their 40s, 50s or beyond because your career doesn’t stop at any age. You can achieve success late in life if you are willing to work hard. These are the must-read books for women who work and want to achieve greatness.
22. Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
23. Grit – The Power of Passion And Perseverance
24. The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness
25. Girl Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Success, Sanity, and Happiness for the Female Entrepreneur
Thanks for sharing. This is a great list. I saw more than a few that I definitely want to read to start out 2020.
I will definitely save this list! Thank you for sharing
I’ve read a couple of these books and really enjoyed them. I love reading and listening to personal development books and podcasts. There is always something new to learn!
Self help books are one of my favorite genres so this is a great list for reference. I’ve only read Girl, Wash Your Face (and LOVED it), but all the other ones would be fresh reads! I’ve been meaning to read Daring Greatly for a while so hopefully it happens in 2020!
I need to add these to my list of books to read! I laughed out loud at “Calm The F Down.” I probably need to start with that one.
Quite a few on this list that I haven’t heard of. The Alchemist is definitely well worth a read.
These look like some good books to check out. You have an option for every woman!
I have not seen a lot of these books so I’m excited to dig in! I love personal growth books, but many are directed towards men, so I love this topic for women!
i’m gonna add a few of these to my wish list!!
I am a huge fan of self-help books, so I love this list you’ve made! I also liked how you categorized them. There are several that I have heard such great things about and will be picking up in the future. Thanks so much for sharing!