The 14 Best Self Help Books Every Woman Should Read in 2025

I get you, and in fact, I’m the same!

This is where I introduce you to my secret little weapon: Amazon Audible.

Audible allows you to listen to books while you’re completing some of life’s more mundane activities such as commuting to work, getting ready, or (my favourite) washing up.

This idea ties in well with the lesson of habit stacking, spoken about by James Clear in Atomic Habits (more on this later).

With my link, you can get a 30-day free trial at Audible, including a free audiobook of your choice (2 free audiobooks for existing Prime members).

Even better? If you cancel after your free trial, you keep your audiobook free of charge!

2. Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza

If you want a more science-based framework that will genuinely change the way you think, then look no further!

In this book, Dr. Dispenza combines the power of neuroscience and mindfulness to create a guide in reshaping your life, no matter your goal.

You will learn the science behind habits, thoughts, and behaviours and how to break free from existing negative patterns and cultivate new, empowering habits.

The book emphasizes the importance of meditation and mindfulness in transforming one’s life.

Dr. Joe Dispenza also highlights the importance of taking action toward change while encouraging his readers to ‘step into the unknown‘ to allow for new possibilities and experiences.

As you can probably tell from this post, I am a HUGE fan of Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work.

Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon follows on from Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself and delves into the realms of spirituality, neuroscience, and quantum physics to explore the potential for extraordinary experiences within ordinary lives.

Dispenza emphasizes the importance of rewriting the subconscious programming that shapes our beliefs, behaviours, and experiences. Through techniques such as meditation, visualization, and self-reflection, individuals can break free from limiting patterns and create a new reality aligned with their true potential.

There are also many case studies with scientific graphics placed throughout the book. It is honestly mindblowing to learn about what the mind can achieve through the reprogramming of the brain.

Based on Frankl’s experiences as a Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist, Man’s Search for Meaning offers a profound exploration of human resilience, suffering, and the search for meaning in life.

This book kept me hooked! I read it in just one day during the pandemic.

Through artful story-telling of his own time spent in concentration camps during the Second World War, this book inspires readers to cultivate resilience, embrace their inner freedom, and find purpose in even the most challenging circumstances.

This book was actually recommended to me by my doctor after I asked for some practical methods I could use to help combat anxiety in my everyday life.

However, this book is not just limited to overcoming anxiety. The 5 tools within this book also help to address other forms of fear, insecurities, anger, and procrastination.

What I loved about this mental health self-help book is its focus on actionable steps you can take to immediately make yourself feel a little more in control and develop your emotional resilience.

If you’re ready to take action and make some serious mental shifts for the better, give The Tools a go.

If you’re someone who struggles with the concept of change then give this book a go.

This self-help book is a guide to releasing attachment to negative emotions, thoughts, and situations to find greater peace, freedom, and fulfilment in life.

Purkiss encourages readers to embrace change as a natural and inevitable part of life. He suggests that letting go of resistance to change allows for greater adaptability and resilience, as well as opportunities for personal growth and transformation.

Purkiss also discusses the significance of detaching from the outcome and surrendering to the flow of life. He suggests that letting go of attachment to specific outcomes allows for greater freedom, spontaneity, as well as growth opportunities.

This book is a timeless guide to improving interpersonal skills and building meaningful relationships. It is suitable for those who are looking to build stronger relationships, improve their communication methods, and become a more effective leader.

My favourite part about this book is Carnegie’s emphasis on becoming a good listener. He offers advice on how to develop this fundamental skill which is often overlooked by those seeking to create more trustworthy and influential relationships.

For those who are thinking of or have started their own company, this memoir by the founder of Nike, Phil Knight, humbling yet inspiring read.

Through his witty storytelling, Knight shares an honest account of just how many obstacles his company has to overcome to achieve the success that the Nike brand is today.

It is a reminder that even the giants of the world once began from humble beginnings and that with persistence and the right team around you, your ideas truly can flourish in the world.

This was a frankly enjoyable read filled with many laughs as well as heartbreaks (yes I did shed a tear or two).

I cannot recommend enough to a business owner who needs reminding that even the biggest challenges often have solutions, even if they are not what you expect!

Originally published in 1926, this book offers personal financial advice using parables set in the ancient city of Babylon, with its lessons still holding true today.

The Richest Man in Babylon has taught countless individuals the knowledge required to rid themselves of debt and build their wealth with easy-to-follow methods.

The advice within these pages also includes how to save and invest without giving up living comfortably.

Therefore, if you’re serious about taking control of your personal finance situation in 2025, make sure that you carefully study this ancient wisdom conveyed by Clason.

I’m sure by now you’ve already heard about James Clear’s international best-seller ‘Atomic Habits‘. With over 1 million copies sold worldwide, I can honestly say that it is worth the hype.

This self-help book offers a practical guide to building and sustaining habits that lead to long-term success and personal growth.

‘Habit stacking‘ is a technique introduced by James Clear to make habit formation easier and more effective. The idea behind habit stacking is to leverage existing habits as cues for new habits, thereby creating a chain of actions that become automated over time.

If your goal is to become more productive and get s**t done, then this is the book for you.

I am in the midst of listening to this self-help book as an audiobook and I cannot emphasize enough how many important lessons I have already learned.

Ferriss advocates a lifestyle that prioritises time and fulfillment over traditional ideas of work and success. He encourages readers to define their ideal lifestyle and take proactive steps to achieve it.

My favourite part so far is the 80/20 principle. This states that 80% of results come from 20% of efforts. Ferriss encourages readers to identify and focus on the most productive and high-impact tasks while eliminating or delegating less important activities.

I cannot recommend enough listening to or reading this ground-breaking self-help book to start your journey toward a life of adventure and freedom.