When I was a kid, and as an only child, you would always find me with my nose in a book. It lasted a long, long time — until the internet actually got my attention. TV shows became easier to find and to watch, and then slowly, I had a hard time grabbing a book and sticking to it.
I’m sure if you’re on TikTok and stuff, you’ve seen these “winter arc” trends or the 75 Hard Challenge, and they all recommend reading 10 pages of a non-fiction book every day. I thought it was a good idea and a great way to start reading again without asking for too much dedication or commitment — especially as I’m a fast reader.
That’s when I started looking for self-development books to support my journey, to learn from the best in their domain. And today, I’d like to present to you five books I’ve been reading so far. Hopefully, they can help you on your own journey too — since reading has now become a part of my morning routine for a few months.
🌞 The Miracle Morning – Hal Elrod
The first one, and probably the most famous of them all: The Miracle Morning.
I’m sure you’ve heard about it — wake up early, meditate, affirm, visualize, exercise, read, and journal. As you might have noticed if you’ve read my previous article about how to have a nice morning, I actually follow more or less that rhythm because I can — I don’t have to be ready by 7.
In my opinion, it’s interesting and definitely worth trying, but if you’re not a CEO with the need for a very strict routine, I wouldn’t recommend sticking to it long term. Adjust it to your own needs and capacity. Even though waking up a bit earlier to get a quiet moment for yourself is, I believe, really important.
🪞 The Mirror Work – Louise Hay
I heard about this one when I started getting interested in manifestation and how shadow work could help me ease my manifestations. This one is actually interesting because it forces you to take some time for yourself — and just for yourself — every day, with the exercises it provides. I can’t say it’s a total game-changer in terms of content, but to this day, I still tell myself daily how much I love myself in front of a mirror… so, uh, I guess not bad? 😅
💫 Atomic Habits – James Clear
Atomic Habits is also very well known — and honestly, a good catch for anyone looking to improve their day-to-day life and become a better person for themselves.
It teaches you through clear examples that you don’t need to make drastic changes to actually see results. That’s what habits are: small, slow steps built with consistency. For me, it didn’t teach much new since I was already interested in building habits and was already applying some of the tips without realizing it — but it’s still a very good reminder and a must-read for beginners.
💰 The Psychology of Money – Morgan Housel
The Psychology of Money is instructive but long… so long — and quite repetitive overall. I don’t think it’ll be interesting for everyone, especially if you don’t have a particular connection to money that requires deep learning about it. It’s not a bad book, but if you already handle your finances or budgeting pretty well, it might not feel that relevant.
🕊️ Discipline Is Destiny – Ryan Holiday
Last but not least, Discipline Is Destiny. I really liked this one because it teaches some historical facts and shares stories about famous people and how they became who they’re known for — which is nice. It’s a bit less scientific than Atomic Habits, but still offers strong general life lessons about self-control and focus.
💌 Quick Summary
- The Miracle Morning → for structure and motivation
- Mirror Work → for self-love and emotional healing
- Atomic Habits → for long-term growth through small actions
- The Psychology of Money → for financial awareness
- Discipline Is Destiny → for focus and consistency
All these books are great places to start. If you’re already a big consumer of self-development books, you might not find anything revolutionary in them — but if you’re new to the genre, they’re a perfect start:
– to start reading again,
– to start learning, and
– to gently push yourself toward becoming the best version of yourself.
Did you read any of them and if you’re already a pro, do you have any recommandations for me ?
Just a heads-up 🌸 Some links here are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. I only link what i truly believe in and is useful for me on a daily basis.
