The best 100 Routines & Habits books

The Now Habit investigates a problem many people can relate to today: procrastination. Why do people put off important tasks until the last possible second? And how can they be helped? The Now Habit explains where this phenomenon comes from, and which mindset and tools can help us overcome it.

• Anyone suffering from procrastination
• Anyone who wants to help a chronic procrastinator
• Anyone interested in self-management and personal development

The Pomodoro Technique (2009) presents a simple yet effective method of structuring your workday. This method helps to overcome your lack of motivation by cutting large or complex tasks into small, manageable chunks. Using these techniques, you will gain more control over your work, thus making you a more effective worker and work more rewarding.

• Anyone interested in time management and productivity
• Anyone struggling with procrastination
• Anyone in search of simple tools to boost their productivity

The Power of Habit (2012) explains what an important role habits play in our lives, whether they’re good ones, like brushing our teeth and exercising, or bad ones, like smoking. Filled with research-based findings and engaging anecdotes, The Power of Habit not only explains exactly how habits are formed, it provides easy tips for changing habits, both on an individual and an organizational level.

• People striving to form good habits, like exercising regularly, or kick bad ones, like eating fast food
• Anyone interested in how our tendency to form habits is manipulated by companies
• Anyone who wants to implement new routines in their organizations

The Power of Less introduces Leo Babauta’s ideal of productive minimalism. His approach focuses mainly on the development of good habits as the key to long-term changes.

• Anyone interested in learning how to achieve more by working less
• Anyone who wants to learn what productive minimalism could be like
• Anyone who feels overwhelmed by their life

Switch examines why it is often difficult for people to switch their behavior, and how, by understanding the mind, it is possible to find shortcuts that make change easier. Through scientific studies and anecdotes, Switch provides simple yet effective tools for implementing changes.

• Anyone who wants to change parts of their own behavior
• Anyone who wants to implement a change in a group or organization
• Anyone who wants to understand why changing behavior is often so difficult

What is happiness and how can we bring more of it into our lives? Gretchen Rubin asked herself this question because although she fulfilled all the prerequisites for a happy life – an intact family, a good job and enough money for a rainy day – she found herself frequently unhappy. During her year-long Happiness Project, she read about various techniques and theories on increasing happiness and tried to become happier with their help.

• Anyone who wants to boost the little bits of happiness in their everyday lives
• Anyone looking for ideas and theories about happiness
• Anyone in need of concrete suggestions about how to establish a balance between work, social life, family and self-fulfillment

The ONE Thing (2013) helps you to discover your most important goal, and gives you tools to ensure you can use your time productively to get there. The book reveals that many of the maxims we accept as good practice are actually myths that only hinder our progress. It also provides advice on how to live your life with priority, purpose and productivity without sending other aspects of life out of balance, because this is the way to perform the kind of focused work that leads to great success.

• Anyone looking to improve their productivity
• Anyone who has trouble finding time to commit to their goal
• Anyone looking for greater clarity and purpose in their daily life

Hooked (2014) explains, through anecdotes and scientific studies, how and why we integrate certain products into our daily routines, and why such products are the Holy Grail for any consumer-oriented company. Hooked gives concrete advice on how companies can make their products habit-forming, while simultaneously exploring the moral issues that entails.

• Anyone who wants to understand how habits are formed
• Anyone who wants to design a hugely successful product or enhance an existing one
• Anyone who wants to understand how some products take advantage of our tendency to form habits

This title provides you with valuable insights and guidelines that will help you focus your life on the things that are truly the most meaningful. You’ll learn how to set your priorities, make the best decisions, and develop a keen vision for the future. If you’re looking to create positive change in your life, this book is a great place to start!

• Anyone who feels a lack of inner peace, balance or meaning in life
• Anyone who wants to use his or her time more effectively
• Anyone who has a hard time making big decisions
• Anyone who wants to improve the quality of his or her life

Essentialism (2014) teaches you how to do better by doing less. By offering practical solutions for how to get your priorities straight, Essentialism helps you to eliminate all of the junk in your routine that’s keeping you from being truly productive and fulfilled.

• Anyone who thinks that they are far too busy without being productive
• Anyone who feels like there is never enough time
• Anyone having a hard time identifying his or her priorities in life

Rewire is about why we sometimes fall into self-destructive behavior, and how to move past it.

It delves into the brain activity behind addictions, and outlines strategies for rewiring yourself for improved self-control over your bad habits.

• Anyone struggling to overcome a bad habit or addictions
• Anyone looking to help a loved one with an addiction
• Anyone who wants to gain more peace of mind and self-control

In The Miracle Morning (2012), Hal Elrod explains the techniques that got him through the aftermath of a near-fatal car accident. Elrod realized that the key to a successful and fulfilling life was dedicating some time to improving ourselves every day. He details six crucial steps we can take every morning to help us jump-start our days and get us well on our way to a fulfilled life.

• Anyone who no longer wants to settle for a mediocre life
• Anyone who has trouble waking up in the mornings
• Anyone who wants to be more focused and dedicated throughout their day

The Happiness Advantage looks into the origins of happiness and the positive effects that happiness has on our productivity. Based on extensive research in positive psychology, the book offers concrete tips on how to increase your own happiness and thus your chances for success.

• Anyone who thinks happiness is the reward for hard work
• Anyone who feels too stressed to cope
• Anyone who could use just a little more happiness in his or her life

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up isn’t just a guide to decluttering, it’s a best seller that’s changed lives in Japan, Europe and the United States. The Wall Street Journal even called Marie Kondo’s Shinto-inspired “KonMari” technique “the cult of tidying up.” Kondo explains in detail the many ways in which your living space affects all aspects of your life, and how you can ensure that each item in it has powerful personal significance. By following her simple yet resonant advice, you can move closer to achieving your dreams.

• Anyone who dreads cleaning their house
• Anyone interested in how their surroundings affect their lives
• Anyone looking for tips on how to be a more effective organizer

The Compound Effect shows us how to make lasting changes by paying attention to the smallest decisions we make – and their cumulative effect on us. It’s about the slow burn, not the big gesture. Author Darren Hardy teaches us that by accepting responsibility for our own lives, we can change our habits and carve out a life that is more successful, fulfilling and happy.

• Anyone who wants to improve their lives and transform their daily habits
• Anyone who wants big, sustainable results
• Anyone who’s tried quick fixes and gotten nowhere

Living the 80/20 Way shows you how to apply the 80/20 principle, an economic concept which states that the vast majority of results come from a small proportion of effort, to your personal life. With pragmatic, easily applicable advice about how to create more with less, the author encourages the reader to focus on what’s important and to think outside the box.

• Life coaches or other motivational coaches
• Anyone who feels unsatisfied with how they spend their time
• Anyone who feels overwhelmed and exhausted by a busy schedule

Your people skills become increasingly important the further you climb up the ladder of success. What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There (2007) describes some of the bad habits that commonly hold back successful people and explains how to change them.

• Managers wanting to become more successful
• Anyone who wants to gain respect in the office and improve relationships with coworkers
• Leaders and executives who are proud of their personality flaws

Making Habits, Breaking Habits (2013) provides an overview of exactly what habits are and how we form them. Using this knowledge, it reveals how to create healthy habits and tackle the bad ones so that we can experience lasting, positive change in our everyday lives.

• People interested in human behavior and psychology
• Anyone willing to improve their life and make lasting changes

The 8th Habit (2004) helps you find your inner voice and thereby lead a more fulfilled life. Covey explains why we struggle to feel motivated and passionate (particularly in our working life) and how we can go about changing that.

• Business leaders
• Anyone feeling lost or unfulfilled
• People striving to work efficiently and with joy

Today’s socially focused culture leaves us very little time to ourselves and unprepared for times when we may actually need to be alone. How to Be Alone (2014) shows us that we don’t need to be scared of solitude, and that there are many benefits and joys to be found in being alone. So don’t be afraid, go solo!

• People interested in sociology and human behavior
• Anyone afraid of being alone

Eat, Move, Sleep (2013) offers simple tips for improving your health and well-being in some very important ways. You don’t have to revolutionize your lifestyle to get in shape and increase your energy levels – little changes can make a big difference, and these blinks will show you how.

• Anyone hoping to lead a healthier lifestyle
• Workaholics struggling to improve their work-life balance
• People with stressful jobs and packed daily routines

Organize Tomorrow Today (2015) is the definitive guide to achieving a successful career and fulfilling life. These blinks offer you valuable information, giving you the tools to unlock the power of your mind, increase your self-confidence and become your most productive self.

• Artists and creatives looking to be more productive
• Athletes who want to create positive new habits
• Students and professionals who want to become better public speakers

These blinks are about the importance of a basic human necessity that we often brush aside: sleep. Getting enough sleep isn’t just about feeling better in the morning – it improves your work performance, health and even your personal relationships. Similarly, sleep deprivation isn’t a by-product of hard work; rather, it prevents you from reaching your full potential. The Sleep Revolution (2016) explains why sleep is so critical, and what you can do to get more of it.

• Anyone who gets sleepy at work or school
• Parents and teachers who aren’t getting enough rest
• Athletes wanting to reach their peak performance

It might sound too good to be true, but in France, babies and children sleep through the night, eat their vegetables and do what their parents tell them. In Bringing Up Bébé (2011), Pamela Druckerman, an American mother living in Paris, reveals the French parenting secrets she uncovered in her time abroad.

• Parents and parents-to-be
• Francophiles
• Anyone who works with preschool age children

18 Minutes (2011) is a helpful guide to getting things done by focusing on meaningful work, reaching goals and preventing distractions. These blinks will show how to identify the kind of work that is right for you and how to stay on track and hit your targets.

• People who want to get things done
• Anyone feeling overwhelmed with work
• Anyone searching for happiness and meaning in their lives

Tools of Titans (2016) details the stories, strategies and successes of some of the most inspirational achievers, thinkers and doers of modern times. These blinks will teach you how to strengthen your body and your mind, all while building your creative business.

“There’s a reason why Tim Ferriss has become such an influential voice when it comes to achieving top performance. He always manages to get the best advice out of such fascinating, impressive people. Even Seth Rogan is in here!” – Ben S. Head of Salad at Blinkist

• Fitness buffs who are in search of workout tips
• Budding entrepreneurs in need of inspiration
• Creative minds looking for words of wisdom

The Four Agreements (1997) is your guide to breaking free from negative patterns and fully realizing your true self. It was a New York Times best seller for over eight years. These blinks explain how society raises people to conform to a strict set of rules and how, with a little effort and commitment, you can set your own guidelines for life.

• People who feel trapped in their own lives
• Parents who want to raise their children to feel free
• Anybody who feels like they’re living a lie

Make Your Bed (2017) is a collection of the author’s ten most valuable personal experiences during his many years of service with the US Navy SEALs. Each is a simple yet priceless piece of advice that will have a positive influence on your life.

• Team leaders looking for inspiration
• Anyone struggling to cope with life
• Motivational speakers

The Productivity Project (2016) is a practical guide to how to live a life that’s both productive and meaningful. With easy-to-understand techniques and reliable advice, you’ll find out how to work smarter and accomplish the work that really matters. Stop wasting time and procrastinating, and pick up some new tools to take control of your life!

• Students looking for new ways to be productive
• Overworked employees
• Busy or stressed-out entrepreneurs and business owners

High Performance Habits (2017) explores the six habits that can turn an ordinary person into an extraordinarily productive one. Performance coach Brendon Burchard draws on the data and statistics from one of the largest studies of the world’s most productive people ever conducted to explore their habits and find out what makes them tick.

• Workers who wish to improve job performance
• Students interested in the habits of extraordinary people
• Readers who want to be healthier and happier

The 5 Second Rule (2017) is a transformative guidebook to taking action, changing your behavior and living life with less fear and more courage. The tips contained within are memorable, easy to implement and instantly effective. Anyone can start using them today to take control of their life and move confidently toward a brighter tomorrow.

• Worriers who feel stuck
• Students and professionals struggling with procrastination
• Anyone who needs a kick in the butt

Digital Minimalism (2018) is a practical guide to navigating today’s media landscape, where multiple billion-dollar companies are out to keep your eyes as glued to their platforms as possible. Fortunately, there is growing skepticism surrounding new technology and digital media. People are eager to regain their autonomy and, while they’re at it, live more satisfying and healthy lives. With these tools and methods, you too can regain the focus and productivity that comes from stepping back from new technology.

• Anyone feeling overwhelmed with social media
• People looking for tips to boost productivity
• News junkies in need of a detox

Own the Day, Own your Life (2018) provides handy hacks that will allow you to succeed in all areas of your life. Whether it’s your diet, sex life or exercise routine, this book provides advice that can be easily incorporated into your lifestyle so you can get the most out of every day.

• Those who want to improve their sex lives
• Gym junkies
• Dieters

Atomic Habits (2018) provides a practical and proven framework for creating good habits and shedding bad ones. Drawing on scientific research and real-life examples, it shows how tiny changes in behavior can result in the formation of new habits and help you achieve big things.

• Those who want to form better habits, or shake off bad ones
• People who love understanding why they behave in a certain way
• Achievers hoping to achieve even more

Based on the authors’ interviews with 64 of today’s most successful people, My Morning Routine (2018) is a practical guide for would-be early birds. Yes, it’s easy to live in fear of your alarm clock and worship at the altar of your phone’s slumber function, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Mornings don’t need to be traumatic at all. What’s more, finding the right routine for the early hours will change your whole day for the better.

• The sleep-deprived
• Ambitious self-starters looking to boost their productivity
• Parents struggling to adapt to a new morning routine

Pause (2017) wages war on burnout and provides a road map to a more meaningful life. Rachael O’Meara’s prescription for work-related stress? Take a break. That doesn’t just mean hitting the pause button, though. A break is an invaluable moment of reflection, growth and reassessment. Follow O’Meara’s actionable insights and you’ll emerge on the other side of your pause feeling refreshed, recentered and ready for the next round.

• People on the verge of burnout
• Fans of mindfulness and reflective living
• Anyone who’s wondered how to take time out without breaking the bank

The Free-Time Formula (2018) is a practical guide to better time management, addressing a problem we’ve all grappled with: the feeling that there just aren’t enough hours in the day to do the things we value most. These blinks show that the problem usually isn’t time itself but perception. Once we reframe our concept of time, Jeff Sanders argues, we can start setting realistic priorities and getting the most out of our days.

• Busy professionals
• Workaholics
• Self-development aficionados

How to Break Up With Your Phone (2018) examines the increasingly visible and often addictive relationships we have with our phones. These blinks consider how we could start using phones with more awareness. If done correctly, we can stop using our devices to provide endless distractions, and instead use them as tools to enhance our lives.

• Phone addicts
• Distracted and forgetful types
• Luddites afraid of the impact of modern technology

The 5 AM Club (2018) shows how embracing a revolutionary morning routine can deliver epic results. Through the enchanting story of an entrepreneur, an artist, and their eccentric billionaire mentor, it explains how you can use the first hour of your day to drive personal growth and get the most out of life.

• Those who feel they could try and get more out of the day
• People who want to achieve great things in life
• Anyone in need of an energizing and positive morning routine

The Courage Habit (2018) takes a look at the role fear plays in our lives and offers a four-step program for becoming your most courageous self and following your dreams. Using inspiring examples and practical tips rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, and acceptance and commitment therapy, or ACT, it outlines ways that everyone can cultivate the courage they need to change their lives.

• Independent thinkers who want to confront their fears and unlock their hidden potential
• Motivated-but-stuck achievers who want to learn the principles of habit formation
• Sensitive souls who would like to foster more nurturing relationships

Time and How to Spend It (2019) draws on scientific research to help people make better decisions about how to use their free time. With so many choices vying for our attention these days, author James Wallman offers a straightforward checklist that can help people spend their time in more meaningful and rewarding ways.

• Anxious people feeling overwhelmed by life’s options
• Productive people who think free time is wasted time
• Anyone looking for more happiness

Tiny Habits (2019) is a meditation on the virtues of not biting off more than you can chew. If you want to make positive changes stick, behavioral analyst BJ Fogg argues, you have to think small. Want to get in shape? Start with two pushups a day. Want to become more mindful? Take a yoga breath every time you close your car door. These “tiny habits” set the bar low, which means it’s easier to incorporate them into your existing routine. Over time, however, they rewire your brain and make virtuous habits as automatic as brewing a cup of coffee in the morning.

• Would-be world-beaters looking for innovative hacks 
• Anyone struggling to stick to their New Year’s resolutions 
• People interested in self-improvement and the science behind habits

The Kindness Method (2019) approaches the practice of habit-forming by cultivating self-compassion and understanding. Using practical exercises based on the author’s experience as an addiction recovery therapist as well as on her personal journey with self-image and weight loss, it provides the guidance necessary to create and sustain change.

• People who want to beat drug or alcohol addiction
• Anyone who wants to lose weight – and keep off the pounds
• Professionals trying to establish good habits for a career change

The Joy of Missing Out (2019) focuses on how we can eliminate stress from our lives and improve our productivity. It contains actionable strategies for simplifying our lives and identifying our priorities.

• Those who struggle to manage their time effectively
• Individuals who have a hard time saying no
• Women of all ages and all stages of life

7 Business Habits That Drive High Performance (2014) outlines the organizational values and behaviors that drive success. These blinks explore how high-performing businesses race ahead of their competitors and explain how every company can transform their everyday activities to boost their bottom line. 

• Entrepreneurs looking for fresh insights
• Business leaders seeking to boost employee engagement
• Managers wanting to drive productivity

Do Nothing (2020) argues that our obsession with efficiency and productivity has led us to underestimate the power of leisure. Tracing the rise of efficiency in previous centuries, as well as the present-day consequences of stretching ourselves too thin, author Celeste Headlee claims that we need to begin to allow ourselves to experience the true joy of idleness.

• Productivity junkies who need a reason to wind down
• Overworked employees trying to learn how to de-stress
• Working parents who never make time for themselves

The Bullet Journal Method (2018) by Ryder Carroll breaks down bullet journaling: the planning and productivity system your most organized friend is definitely already using. Use bullet journaling to clarify, prioritize, schedule, and reflect on your tasks and goals. You’ll never miss an appointment or lose track of a great idea again. 

• People who write to-do lists but never seem to finish them
• Productivity pros keen to try the system that’s revolutionized personal planning
• Dreamers who want to turn vague plans into a reality

SuperLife (2015) is the missing manual for your body. By outlining the five life forces fundamental to human well-being, it explains how you can harness these forces to optimize your health, feel amazing, and live long into the future.

• Future-minded people concerned about their long-term health and longevity
• Young and middle-aged people who are suffering from premature aches and pains
• People who want to feel their best every day

What’s it about?

The Slight Edge (2005) explores the power of all the small choices we make every day. Far from being insignificant, they are a step in our journey toward success or failure.

Who’s it for?

• Individuals wanting to achieve success in life
• People trying to develop new habits or stop bad ones
• Entrepreneurs who want to build successful businesses

Kaizen (2019) is a guide to the improvement philosophy known as kaizen, which encourages taking small steps to complete ambitious goals. Already well established in the world of business and sports, this method can also be applied to personal development. Using practical examples, this guide explains how to take a kaizen approach to setting goals that’ll improve health, relationships, money, and work.

• Anyone trying to overcome a habit or take up a new challenge
• Anybody wishing to improve an aspect of their life
• Anyone interested in Japanese culture and philosophies

Good Habits, Bad Habits (2019) lays out the workings of human habits, drawing on groundbreaking new research into the psychology of human behavior. Combining the insights of neuroscience and lab-based experiments, it shows how we can harness our habits to change our lives for the better.

• Ambitious planners who lack follow-through
• Serial dieters trying to change their eating habits for good
• Anyone trying to kick a stubborn bad habit

The Law of Success (1928) covers 15 valuable lessons that you can use to get motivated about turning your plans and dreams into reality. You can put these practical lessons into practice today. They’re designed to help you turn words into action, gain self-confidence, and thrive in any environment.

• Inspiration seekers
• Salespeople looking for tips on success
• People interested in how to gain self-confidence

Power Hour (2020) introduces a way to take charge of your life by devoting the first hour of each day to a goal or passion. In today’s busy world, it’s easy to procrastinate. Instead of waiting for the perfect time to pursue a goal, you have to make time to do it. One hour each day can change your attitude, habits, health, and social connections – and these changes can lead to a more fulfilling and productive life. 

• All those feeling overwhelmed and exhausted
• Productivity hackers
• People looking for motivation

Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess (2021) presents a scientifically backed strategy for rooting out toxic thoughts. It breaks down the principles and tools of the Neurocycle – a mind-management process that changes toxic thoughts and their related behaviors into positive thinking and habits.

• Those looking to take control of their mental state
• People grappling with the effects of trauma
• Anyone curious about how the mind and brain are connected

The Scout Mindset (2021) explores two very different mindsets: that of the soldier and that of the scout. It explains that most of us have a soldier mindset – we cling to our beliefs and often ignore evidence that might prove us wrong. But we can all learn to be scouts, seeking out truth and improving our “map” of the world.

• Anyone who wants to overcome their inherent biases
• People who want to learn how to be wrong
• Truth seekers

Unwinding Anxiety (2021) breaks down the brain science behind the bad habits that keep us stuck. Have you ever tried to reason yourself out of binge eating, or procrastinating? Then you’ll know that it just doesn’t work. That’s because addiction and obsessive thought patterns are controlled by our instinctive survival brains, not our rational brains. Learning how to retrain our brains using mindfulness techniques will allow us to free ourselves from chronic worry, anxiety, and other obsessive habits. 

• Chronic worriers who want a way to calm their racing thoughts 
• People who want to interrupt addictive behaviors
• Health professionals looking for new tools to curb the anxiety epidemic

How to Think More Effectively (2020) is a simple guide to improving the way you think. Drawing lessons from sources as diverse as the feeling of envy and the prose of Proust, it lays out the characteristics of effective thoughts – and shows how you can start cultivating them.

• Reflective types who want to up their cognitive game
• Creatives trying to release their inner potential
• Anyone who’d like to feel a little bit smarter

Everyday Vitality (2021) explores how we can cultivate resilience while juggling the small, nonstop stresses of everyday life. Those who thrive do so because they build vitality, a force of power and flexibility that allows them to handle difficulties. The people who cope best are the ones who find ways to turn their stress into strength through intentionality, purpose, and connection.

• Anyone looking to alleviate stress in their daily lives
• People interested in improving their quality of life
• Those who are interested in achieving peace amid busyness

The High 5 Habit (2021) offers a startling proposition: A single change to your morning routine can help upend your outmoded, self-limiting attitudes and kick your life into top gear. Interwoven with personal anecdotes and scientific research, this blueprint for life transformation makes self-improvement seem easier than ever.

• Self-improvement and personal-development fanatics 
• Anyone who wants to change but needs a strong dose of pep and energy
• Armchair psychologists interested in the workings of emotional growth

Discipline Equals Freedom (2020) is your field manual to the art of self-discipline. It uncovers what you need to do to meet your full potential – and why being disciplined sets you free. 

• Fitness buffs looking for a new angle
• Fans of straight-talking tough love
• Anyone seeking inspiration to work harder

Million Dollar Habits (2017) is the manual to your brain and your life that you never got in school. It explains the “secrets” of success and what you need to do to unlock your full potential.

• Millionaire wannabes
• Couch potatoes looking to get fit and healthy 
• People who want to develop great relationships

The 6 Phase Meditation Method (2022) is a ground-breaking transformational guide divided into six distinct phases. In as little as 20 minutes, you can reclaim your life and reap the many practical benefits of meditation.

• Failed meditation experimenters
• Time-poor self-improvers
• Mental-fitness geeks

Be Your Future Self Now (2022) is a guide to defining your future self – and making sure you get there. It walks readers through the seven threats to your future self, the seven truths about your future self, and the seven steps you can take to be your future self today. 

• Those ready to take their careers and lives to the next level
• Individuals seeking clarity on their future
• Anyone frustrated by unsuccessful New Year’s resolutions

One Small Step Can Change Your Life (2004) is a practical self-help guide inspired by the concept of kaizen – change through small steps. It suggests a variety of simple techniques that can help anyone improve their lives and make lasting changes, one small step at a time.

• People struggling to achieve their health goals
• Writers, artists, or other creatives who feel blocked
• Anyone who’s feeling pessimistic or demotivated

Peak Mind (2021) provides a cutting-edge overview of the science of attention – looking at the various ways your mind focuses and pays attention, as well as the factors that cause our mental vigilance to lapse and weaken over time. What’s more, it lays out a simple, easy-to-follow regimen to keep your mind in tip-top shape – even as you deal with the ups and downs of life.

• Science enthusiasts interested in the frontiers of neuroscience
• Distractible procrastinators trying to find their focus
• Mindfulness skeptics interested in the science underpinning the practice

The Everyday Hero Manifesto (2021) is a how-to primer for becoming the hero of your own life. It’s full of detailed plans interspersed with short essays, anecdotes, and even poetry to help you become happier, more productive, and more successful.

• Anyone stuck in a rut
• Go-getters looking to improve their career trajectory
• Self-improvement seekers searching for practical guides and techniques

The Mountain Is You (2020) can help you recognize the negative patterns in your life and what they are really telling you. Changing those patterns will be like climbing a mountain and the reward will be unlocking your own potential.

• People with bad habits that they want to understand and change 
• Those looking to maximize their potential
• Anyone who feels stuck

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself (2012) shows you how to tap into your mind's unlimited potential and transform your life from the inside out. Get ready to break free from limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns and become the master of your destiny.

• Aspiring mind benders
• Change seekers
• Wellness warriors

The Creative Act (2023) is a meditative manifesto about what it really means to be an artist. It contends that artists don’t have a monopoly on creativity – everyone is inherently creative. To access that creativity you just need to commit to a creative practice. By cultivating an awareness of the world around you and allowing yourself to make lots of mistakes, you’ll be able to revel in the creative process, instead of fearing it.

• Music lovers looking for inspiration from a world-famous producer
• Blocked creatives who want to get over their fears and start making cool stuff
• Spiritual seekers who want to learn how to delight in the world around them

Built to Move (2023) is your ultimate guide to building a better, healthier, more functional body. The concept is simple – it provides a handful of simple tests to assess your movement, and a handful of easy-to-follow routines to improve it. Utilizing the latest insights of mobility, sleep, and nutrition science, you’ll learn to keep your body and mind as fit as possible with minimal effort – no matter if you’re a couch potato or a world class athlete. 

• Couch potatoes looking for a minimal movement practice to stay healthy
• Professional athletes looking to keep their body as fit as possible 
• Anyone who wants to move better and without pain 

The Power of Discipline (2020) explores the biological tendencies within our brains that determine our ability to control our self-discipline. It shows us how we can refine these tendencies in order to develop improved self-disciplinary habits and reach our goals.

• Anyone lacking some self-discipline in their lives
• Those who need to ditch their bad habits
• Goal-setters looking for advice on how to be an achiever

The Art of Manifesting (2023) is a handy guide to the practice of manifesting, or bringing the life you envision into reality. Packed with actionable advice and easy exercises, it shows how you can start to tune into the universe and transform your life. 

• Anyone looking to change their life
• People curious about what manifesting is 
• Those who know about manifesting and want to improve

Love Unfu*ked (2022) is a no-nonsense, in-your-face guide to identifying and fixing the one thing that’s stopping you from having a meaningful and fulfilling relationship: you. By accepting hard facts about yourself and your habits, you can begin making the changes necessary to be the best version of yourself and stop being the problem that you don’t even know you are.

• The married or committed who’ve grown miserable in their relationships
• Perpetual daters who are wondering why things never work out
• Anyone looking for a more meaningful and satisfying relationship

The Home Edit (2019) proposes a straightforward formula to organize any part of the home in a way that is functional, classy, and easy to maintain. The technique it teaches is equally easy for other members of the household to learn and apply, so that everyone can enjoy a calm, happy home environment.

• Anyone trying to maintain order and beauty in their homes
• Parents teaching their kids good housekeeping habits
• Interior designers trying to help clients maintain the spaces they create

Learn to maintain positivity, shared abundance, good habits, and relationships with uplifting examples and practical strategies from the newly released Pathways to Peace of Mind (2023).

• General seekers of calm in chaos
• Group leaders who want more zen
• Entrepreneurs desiring success without burnout

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (2011) invites teenagers to begin taking charge of their lives by teaching them seven habits that help them thrive and will set them up for a successful future. 

• Parents and guardians of teens
• Teachers and other role models
• Leadership coaches

The Procrastination Cure is a practical and motivational guide to overcoming procrastination. It offers strategies and personal insights to diagnose and address the root causes of this behavior, enabling readers to balance productivity and relaxation without guilt.

• Anyone who struggles with procrastination
• People suffering from perfectionism or resistance
• Anyone willing to introspect and develop self-awareness

The 12-week Fitness Project (2021) offers an alternative to restrictive diets that addresses health beyond the scale, creating sustainable change that draws on time-tested wisdom to improve overall well-being.

• Frustrated dieters wondering why restriction seems to work against them
• Wellness seekers looking for better sleep, more energy and better digestion
• Those looking to incorporate more variety in their diets while creating sustainable lifestyle change

The Sleep Prescription (2022) is a practical guide to getting out of your own way and changing your behaviors to set yourself up for a better night’s sleep. It features seven days of clinical psychologist and sleep expert Dr. Aric Prather’s best tools and practices for finally achieving the healthy, restorative sleep we all need to feel our best.

• Anyone who wants to improve their sleep
• Those suffering from insomnia
• People who want to learn about the science behind sleep

Mindful Self-Discipline (2022) presents a new perspective on self-discipline as a tool for personal empowerment, rather than a set of rigid constraints. It guides us through a transformational journey of harnessing self-discipline, underlining the significance of integrating self-discipline into daily routines to control base instincts, chase higher goals, and design a life that mirrors one’s deepest values and dreams.

• Mindfulness practitioners who want to enhance discipline
• Those interested in practical self-improvement strategies
• Individuals seeking personal growth and improved self-control

Emotional Habits (2016) offers seven practical steps that anyone can implement to take control of their emotional lives and live with more resilience when overcoming life’s personal and professional challenges.

• Life optimizers looking for practical advice 
• Anyone looking to improve their personal or professional resilience 
• Those looking for better ways to manage their emotional responses

Clear Thinking (2023) presents a strategy and tactics to improve your quality of reasoning using a concise synthesis of the insights from thought leaders in business, psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy. It begins with teaching how to discern when critical thought is most important and then to manage the factors that most commonly obscure real problems. It then shares tactics to optimally develop and evaluate possible solutions, choose the best one, and take action.

• Anyone who wants to improve their quality of thinking for better outcomes in life
• Business leaders seeking effective decision-making strategies
• People who want to establish better habits

Don't Overthink It (2020) unveils the mental entanglements that come with constant rumination, highlighting how overthinking can rob us of time and precious moments. Drawing on her own experience as an overthinker, Anne Bogel provides readers with tangible solutions to break free from the chains of repetitive, negative thought patterns. 

• Individuals seeking personal growth
• Avid readers of self-help and personal development
• Admirers of Anne Bogel's work

Dopamine Detox (2020) is a concise guide that addresses a prevalent issue in today's distraction-filled world, offering you practical strategies to overcome procrastination and enhance focus. It reveals the impact of excessive dopamine stimulation on your ability to concentrate and tackle demanding tasks. Through a step-by-step approach, it empowers you to implement a dopamine detox in just 48 hours, enabling you to regain control over your attention and pursue your goals with renewed clarity.

• Chronic procrastinators
• Goal-setters struggling to find motivation
• Professionals seeking enhanced productivity methods

The Art of Laziness (2024) is a transformative guide to improving your productivity, offering practical strategies for personal and professional growth. Through the dual focus of mindset and action, it teaches you how to overcome procrastination, harness your best work, and realize your full potential. 

• Anyone who wants to kick the lazy habit 
• Those who seem to work hard but go nowhere
• People looking for their first self-help book

Uptime (2024) is your roadmap to mastering productivity and achieving a harmonious work-life balance. It guides you through establishing a system for managing priorities, whether in a work environment or your personal life, so you’ll never again feel overwhelmed by your to-do list. Find more time for yourself, make technology work for you, and experience a sense of calm accomplishment in all facets of your existence.

• Busy professionals seeking work-life balance
• Entrepreneurs looking to align their actions with their goals
• Overwhelmed individuals craving intentional living

The Mentally Strong Leader (2024) is a comprehensive guide to cultivating the mental fortitude essential for effective leadership. Detailing over 50 tools designed to enhance the regulation of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, it empowers leaders to thrive in challenging environments and steer their teams with greater confidence.

• Leaders aspiring to greater mental strength
• Professionals in high-pressure leadership roles
• Personal and professional growth seekers

Help Me, I Have No Discipline and Zero Self-Control (2024) offers a roadmap to self-discipline for those who struggle with procrastination and unfulfilled goals. This guide aims to transform you from a daydreamer into an action taker, offering practical strategies from time management to burnout prevention, while explaining how to cultivate motivation and resilience.

• Chronic procrastinators looking to break the cycle of delayed action
• Goal-setters who struggle to follow through on their plans
• Students aiming to balance academic, personal, and social responsibilities

Sleep Drink Breathe (2024) presents a straightforward approach to transforming health and wellness through three fundamental biological behaviors. It explains how making simple adjustments to sleeping, hydrating, and breathing can dramatically improve energy, stress levels, and cognitive function in a matter of weeks.

• Health-conscious people seeking science-backed fundamentals
• Consumers seeking effective alternatives to expensive health products
• Anyone dealing with sleep issues, fatigue, or stress

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and It's All Small Stuff (1997) is for anyone who’s ever felt like the little annoyances of life are running the show. It offers simple, down-to-earth ways to quiet your mind, ease your stress, and enjoy life a whole lot more. It guides us toward a place where the small stuff is no longer stealing your happiness, and where we are more centered and focused on what really matters.

• Stressed-out professionals
• Busy parents
• Personal growth seekers

Process! (2022) is a business guide that teaches leaders how to identify, document, and systematize their company’s core processes, focusing on a high-level “20/80 approach” that ensures consistent execution across the organization. It argues that contrary to popular belief, implementing rigorous processes actually increases freedom and creativity by eliminating the daily firefighting and chaos that trap leaders in operational details rather than strategic thinking.

• Founders looking to scale operations without losing control
• Small business owners craving more strategic thinking and less short-term firefighting
• Operations managers wanting to systemize workflows for consistent results

The Highly Sensitive Parent (2020) reveals why you experience parenting with such intensity. You'll learn that your sensitivity is not a weakness but a superpower for attunement. Discover how to manage the overwhelm and use your unique gifts to build a deeper connection with your child.

• Parents who feel easily overwhelmed and constantly exhausted
• Individuals curious about the trait of high sensitivity
• Partners seeking to understand their highly sensitive co-parent better

Tame Your Thoughts (2025) presents a Christian perspective on the link between thinking patterns and wellbeing. It outlines biblical tools aimed at transforming destructive mental habits and incorporates neuroscience-informed strategies for challenges such as worry, guilt, and anxiety. The perspective emphasizes that, since God designed the brain, it can be retrained through deliberate thought management grounded in biblical principles.

• Chronic worriers who want to interrupt anxious thought spirals
• Guilt-prone people who want to live free from toxic shame
• Depressives who want to uproot negativity and replant with hope

Nobody Wants Your Sh*t (2023) delivers a profanity-laced wake-up call about clearing out possessions while you still can. It blends irreverent humor alongside actionable decluttering advice, aiming to help you simplify your daily existence and spare loved ones from the burden of your possessions.

• Overwhelmed homeowners facing decades of accumulation
• Those who’ve tried decluttering but keep reaccumulating
• Anyone seeking mental clarity beyond just tidy spaces

Finding Focus (2025) is a roadmap for taking back control of your mind in a world that never stops tugging at it. It explains how we can quiet the chaos, strengthen our attention, and reconnect with what really matters. It’s an invitation to slow down, think clearer, and live with more intention – one focused moment at a time.

• Busy professionals
• Wellness seekers interested in holistic habits that sharpen the mind
• Anyone feeling overwhelmed or mentally scattered

Read Your Mind (2025) reveals how the mindset of a world-class mentalist can help you unlock your potential by turning your attention inward, breaking through mental blocks, and strengthening your memory and emotional intelligence. You’ll also learn practical habits for connecting more deeply, communicating persuasively, and succeeding when the stakes are high.

• Entrepreneurs and business professionals in high-stakes environments
• Leaders, managers, and aspiring influencers at work
• Individuals seeking greater confidence focus and self-mastery

Small Moves, Big Life (2025) shows how life gets better when you stop chasing huge changes and start taking tiny actions that actually fit your day. It gives you simple energy-enhancing habits that help you build a life that feels joyful and manageable, even when everything else is loud and busy.

• People who want to feel better without a total life makeover
• Anyone stretched thin by work, family, and everything else
• Self improvement fans who love practical, doable steps

Why Do I Keep Doing This? (2025) explores how childhood survival strategies around control keep adults trapped in toxic cycles of approval-seeking and people-pleasing. It unveils how behaviors that were once protective disconnect people from their authentic selves and block genuine connection, and shows how you can begin to break free from your unconscious patterns.

• People-pleasers who apologize constantly and have difficulty saying no
• Burned out achievers wondering why they feel so empty despite striving for perfection
• Anyone seeking to understand why rest and self-care feel impossible to justify

Stop Letting Everything Affect You (2025) is for anyone exhausted by overthinking and emotional chaos. It reveals why small situations trigger overwhelming reactions and provides practical tools to defend your inner calm. By learning emotional detachment, setting firm boundaries, and practicing daily gratitude, it shows you how to finally take back control.

• Empaths exhausted by absorbing others' emotions
• Survivors of manipulation and gaslighting
• Overthinkers stuck in anxiety loops

You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong (2026) reveals that most of us are unknowingly sabotaging one of our body’s most essential functions – simply because nobody ever taught us how to do it properly. Drawing on cutting-edge research in neuroscience and gut biology, it unpacks the fascinating link between your brain, your microbiome, and your digestive habits. This guide will help you transform something you do every day into a genuine source of health, ease, and yes – joy.

• chronically stressed professionals who’ve noticed their gut seems to have a mind of its own
• IBS sufferers who have struggled for years with digestive discomfort and are looking for science-backed answers
• wellness enthusiasts who want to tap into the microbiome as a lever for better overall health