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 ...

Some books shout advice. Others change how you think without announcing it. This collection looks at ten thoughtful self-help ...

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 ...

Some self-help books comfort the reader. Others challenge you to confront uncomfortable truths about behaviour, ...

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 ...

Self-help books and bibliotherapy One form of self-help that has gained attention is bibliotherapy, which uses books to support well-being. If you're looking to improve your well-being, you may find ...

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 ...