Spring cleaning: Self-improvement books may seem preachy but they can help you make small changes at your own pace

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We might be four months deep into 2022, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait until the next year to start working on yourself. Instead, try to make small incremental changes throughout the year when there is less pressure to do so. This is where self-help books shine.

Self-help books can help guide you as you seek to make changes to your dayto-day life while giving you the freedom to make those changes at your own pace. Here are some books that are doing the rounds.

The Power of Self-Discipline by Brian Tracy
Are you struggling to get past the same lame excuses day after day that are keeping you from achieving your dreams and goals? Your problem might be a lack of self-discipline or your willingness to do what you have to do even when you don’t feel like it. Brian Tracy has packed this book full of activities and exercises to prompt you to make the changes to get out of your comfort zone and reach your personal goals, business and money goals, and overall happiness.

Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
“Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement.” James Clear breaks down how we form habits and why they eventually lead to extraordinary results later in life, for better or worse. He believes that sizable changes in life do not come from large decisions made overnight, but rather from small choices we make every day. If you need the motivation to change your habits and begin moving in a positive direction, this book is for you.