Wow! We are just weeks away from 2022! Can you believe it? It’s also that time of the year where I find myself all cozy up with a good book. As a result, I’m usually on the lookout for new book suggestions. I take it, so are you. So without further ado. Here’s my take on – 22 books that can up-level your growth in 2022.
By no means did all of these 22 books that can up-level your growth in 2022 were published in the year 2022. Many have been published way before! But can make 2022 one of your best years ever! A year of transformation!
Best Personal Growth Books To Read In 2022
Your growth is inevitable!
Keep growing and learning from the experts. Reading self-help books will encourage you to reflect on where you’ve come from and the endless potential to where you can go.
Our personal growth journey is one with no destination. Keep learning, growing, and evolving in 2022.
1. The High 5 Habit: Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit
At the time of writing this post, I have not yet read the book. But it’s sitting on my bookshelf, and I can’t wait to dive in!
In this book, Mel Robbins encourages us to be our biggest cheerleaders. You know – as humans, we can easily cheer and support others, but when it comes to ourselves we do the opposite.
You know the situation I’m describing very well. Don’t you? Because you do this to yourself every day as we speak. We all do at one point or the other. Regardless of who we are and how successful we are. We can easily self-sabotage ourselves at any given time.
Mel Robbins shares her wisdom and will teach us how to cultivate a habit of believing in ourselves so we can go after the life we desire with confidence.
This book will provide you with steps to boost your confidence and change your mindset and attitude to achieve a happier life.
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2. The Power Of Eliminating Negative Thinking: The Life-Changing Self Help Guide – How to Stop Overthinking, Remove any Negativity in Your Life and Finding Joy in Every Day
This is another book that was recommended to me by a dear friend. This book is also sitting on my bookshelves, waiting to be read.
Having read through the sample booklet, I know this book is right up my alley.
Studies have shown that we have roughly 6200 thoughts per day! (source)
Unbelievable right? But it is facts!
Bryan Patterson helps us to focus and identify the negative patterns affecting our life. He helps us reframe our negative thought patterns through a variety of self-help techniques.
Techniques that will allow us to obtain the results we desire in life.
3. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
This book was quite popular in 2021. If you haven’t gotten around to reading this book. I would suggest you do! And keep a highlighter close by so you can highlight all those light bulb moments.
James Clear breaks down the four laws of behavior changes. He gives you practical tips on how to break bad habits and start new ones which you will actually be able to stick to.
Atomic habits will be one of those books that I will constantly be revisiting.
4. The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
There will come a time in your life when you are feeling stuck. Everything seems impossible or far-fetched. Maybe you are experiencing that right now.
If you are feeling stuck and fed-up. Grab this book yourself. Because author Ryan Holiday teaches us how to turn trials and impossible situations into triumphs by pursuing preserving and resilence.
Books Supporting Me On My Motherhood Journey
Sometimes we just need guidance when it comes to handling tough situations with our kids. These three books will be your greatest resources. You will keep coming back to them. And don’t forget to recommend these books to your mommy friends.
5. Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting
I really enjoyed reading this book by Dr. Laura Markham.
It’s an excellent resource to support you as a parent in understanding your emotions to become the healthiest version of yourself when you show up for your kids. You will be able to communicate better with your child. Be more understanding and empathetic while raising strong and confident kids who are well-disciplined
You will learn solutions to problems you are probably currently facing right now with your kids on any given day.
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6. The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind
Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatric, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer twelve strategies to support healthy brain development. The book comes with age-appropriate strategies which we can apply to our everyday parenting to help us through the everyday challenges we may encounter with our kids.
7. Parenting: Positive Parenting – Stop Yelling And Love Me More, Please Mom. Positive Parenting Is Easier Than You Think
No two days are the same when it comes to parenting. We have our good days, but we also have those horrible days. The ones we regret afterward
This book has supported me in embracing a positive parenting style. And has allowed me to maintain a healthier and calmer mom life while raising two strong kids.
Money Mindset Books That Can Up Level Your Growth In 2022
We all want to have a healthy relationship with money. Right? But sometimes, this can seem or feel impossible. developing a healthy relationship with money and being able to master your money mindset may give your bank account the shifts you’ve been hoping for.
Some books that have influenced me to make better choices by strengthening my relationship with money are:
8. A Happy Pocket Full of Money: Infinite Wealth and Abundance in the Here and Now
In this book, the author David Cameron Gikandi reminds us that wealth is not in the car we drive or the designer clothes we wear. It’s in how we treat ourselves and others. It’s by building healthy relationships, giving charity, and savings.
9. Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money
Alleviate your finances and anxieties with money and become one with it peacefully.
Ken Honda teaches us how to achieve peace of mind with our money and how to decide which path to take to achieve the happiness we desire.
Change your relationship with money by treating it respectfully. Allowing it to come and go without resentment. Release a scarcity mindset and open up to giving and receiving money freely.
10. The Law Of Divine Compensation
We all love Marianne Williamson! Don’t we?!
This is one of my favorite books written by Marianne.
She points us to the spiritual principle that can help us overcome financial stress and unlock abundance. This book will help you to understand why your work matters in the world and why you should be well compensated for it.
11. Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence
This book provides you with 9 clear action-based steps that you can take to transform your relationship with money.
It took a long time to read this book because it was such a practical one. This book has helped me to really consider making a purchase before I actually make one.
I’m one of those who sometimes buy too many of one thing when it goes on sale. But I have really managed to overcome that pet peeve of mine since reading this book. I still do sometimes… but I’m working on it!
Leadership Books That Can Up Level Your Growth In 2022
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12. Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts
Are you ready to step up and become the brave leader you are? Then this book will show you exactly how to get there.
Brown approaches leadership in quite a unique and human way. She will let you in on the four skill sets that are needed to step in as the brave leader you are seeking to be.
13. Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness
What does winning mean to you? How can you win? And how do you stay unbeatable?
This book will give you all three answers and some tough love!
Grover offers not one but thirteen crucial principles for achieving success like no other. He reveals the many challenges that you will encounter before reaching your goals or improving your performance.
14. The Coaching Habit: Say, Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever
I’m obsessed with this book!
This book is really good for you if you want to help others grow through your coaching. You will be able to help your clients identify their biggest challenges, create an action plan and implement it effortlessly.
Clearly written and concise book. Easy to understand and implement. Lots of golden nuggets ad takeaways.
Perfect for someone in the coaching sphere.
15. Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
In big magic, Elizabeth shares her perspectives on creativity in a unique and charismatic way. She encourages us to release our pain and embrace the unknown. To go after the life, you want with passion and determination.
She demonstrates how we need to go after what we want with love and how to turn down what we fear.
This book will support you in finding your purpose and living a meaningful life. A life that you truly deserve!
Best Books To Maintain And Improve Relationships In 2022
16. Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
Do you and your significant other have conversations relating to things other than kids, finances, careers, friends, and families?
Sometimes those conversations get pretty boring, right? Yeah, it does!
That’s why I’m looking forward to reading eight dates. This book provides great talking points for having lengthy conversations with your significant other. Like those you both had – before having kids and settling down.
Conversations that will support a healthy and lasting relationship. Something we all desire to have.
17. Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples: Third Edition
Another classic relationship book!
This book is full of empathy and exercises that you can use to strengthen your relationship or revive romance.
Getting the love you want emphasizes that having a loving relationship with your significant other is essential for your emotional well-being.
18. The 5 Love Languages
I’m sure you will agree that falling in love is easy! The challenge is staying in love as you both evolve.
So, how can you stay in love with each other?
In his best-selling book, Gary Chapman describes the five different love languages. He provides examples of each love language and helps you identify both your and your partner’s love language. Knowing this will help you to better serve your partner. And support your partner in supporting you in ways you desire.
19. A Tribe Called Bliss: Break Through Superficial Friendships, Create Real Connections, Reach Your Highest Potential
Do you sometimes feel alone, misunderstood, or ignored?
Do you avoid having women friends because you think they are fake or gossip too much?
There’s none if you are craving real, authentic friendships but fear. Consider reading this book. Lori will teach you the way to connect with the friends you desire. And how to savor these friendships.
Books That Can Up-level Your Spirituality In 2022
20. Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace
Gabby Bernstein! Gosh, I love her!
If you have no idea who she is. Please visit her website here. She’s someone I look up to for guidance and motivation. And, I really think you will learn a lot from her as well.
Her latest book Happy Days, will be released on February 22, 2021.
Gabby will help you to release pain and trauma from your past. She will introduce you to 9 transformational techniques for serenity and happiness and how to navigate from feeling blocked to feeling free.
21. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
Regardless of where you are on your personal growth or spiritual journey. The four Agreements can offer you some useful insights.
It provides you with inspiration that you can use to improve yourself better. Ruiz reminded us not to take things personally, and that’s exactly what I try to do! It can be really difficult at times, but when this information is constantly in front of you – it serves as a helpful reminder.
22. Gifts of Imperfection, The Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
This is one of the best self-love books out there! It connects your mind, body, and soul to love you for exactly who you are.
Brown lovingly reminds you that you are perfect exactly the way you are. And teaches you how to overcome the fear of not being good enough to accept the imperfectly perfect you.
This book will help you embrace authenticity through adversity.
How To Read 22 Books In 2022 To Uplevel Your Growth
There are so many benefits of reading! From learning new things to increasing your vocabulary to being more empathetic to even reducing your chances of having Alzheimer’s.
My love for reading continues to grow – as I continue to evolve and grow into the next version of myself.
I pride myself on reading every day. Whether it’s a page a day or a few chapters. I usually read for about 15 minutes in the mornings and then another 30 minutes or longer at night.
Choosing the books that feel right to you and ones that intrigue you are the best books for you. Personally, I love self-help and spiritual books, so I’m geared mostly to those vs. thrillers and suspense or drama books.
What’s your pick? What type of books do you like reading? Leave us a comment below.
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