Mental strength is not noise. It is clarity under pressure. This reading list focuses on discipline, perception and emotional ...

Momentum matters when attention is fragile, and short books often hit hardest. This selection focuses on tightly written stories and ideas that refuse to sprawl, carrying urgency, emotional punch and ...

Self-help books offer order, breaking down living into systems, habits, and rules. In a world that feels overwhelming, this reduction can bring a sense of relief. However, in these books, complexity ...

The term “self-help books” doesn’t always inspire confidence. Some people look down on this genre as being poorly written or promising too much. In the sea of self-help titles, it can be easy to pick ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Various publishers Gone are the days when self-help books were practically required to be ...

Are self-help books a waste of money? I’ve written two books which are designed as self-help guides so it won’t be a surprise if I say that I think self-help books can actually be very helpful to ...

If you’re a reader, and you’re on Instagram, chances are the algorithm has fed you posts promising that “this book will change your life” or touting “five books that made me successful.” These claims ...

Joanna Pozzulo receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Carleton University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Carleton University ...

When you feel down, turning to self-help books might seem like a good solution. But new research suggests it probably won't leave you feeling a whole lot better. Consumers of self-help books are more ...