A new year and a new you!

Whether you’re looking to improve your mental health, your concentration, develop a more positive attitude, or find some piece of mind, there’s no time like the present.

Popular psychology books wonderful guides to inspire positive change in your daily life. BooksGoSocial bring you some of the best self-help books on the market to help improve your lifestyle, attitude, or maybe just add a little bit more mindfulness to your routine.

1.   Yes! Everyday can be a Good Day by June Archer.

“The difference between success and failure is your perspective. Money will flow and dry up, friends will come and go and the spotlight, no matter how bright, will fade. Life is dynamic and that is why we need to be armed with persistently positive perspective.”

This uplifting and motivating book is a wonderful read if you’re looking to gain a more positive outlook for the New Year.

Yes! Everyday can be a Good Day by June Archer is available here.

2. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing- Marie Kondo.

“Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that if you properly simplify and organise your home once, you'll never have to do it again.”

Your home is a great place to start when adding more organisation and concentration to your life. Marie Kond's wildly successful method is definitely one to try in 2016.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo is available here.

3.    Mindfulness: A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world by Professor Mark Williams and Dr. Danny Penman.

“Mindfulness reveals a set of simple yet powerful practices that can be incorporated into daily life to help break the cycle of unhappiness, stress, anxiety and mental exhaustion and promote genuine joie de vivre.”

An extremely popular CBT method, Mindfulness: A practical guide, is practiced all over the world. This is an simple guide to help you get started, and is really useful in clearing some of those anxieties away.

Mindfulness: A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world by Professor Mark Williams and Dr. Danny Penman is available here.

4. BEING GRATEFUL: How to Open the Door to a More Fulfilled & Abundant Life in 13 Easy Steps by Janice Almond.

    

“In the monotony of our very, busy lives, we often forget the simple principle that our thoughts determine our destiny. And it’s not until we hit a rough patch, that we decide we need to retool our life’s compass. In her book, Janice takes you on a journey that causes you to unearth a heart of gratitude that will provoke you to change the way that you perceive and live your life.”

Whether it’s low self-esteem, negative thinking, or a fear of failure, Being Grateful encourages the reader to view the trails of life from a new perspective. It is a refreshing advice for those eager to live a more fulfilled and happy life.

Being Grateful: How to Open the Door to a More Fulfilled and Abundant Life in 13 Easy Steps by Janice Almond is available here.

5. Adult Colouring Books – Various Authors. 

Colouring books are no longer just a pastime for kids!

Adult colouring is hugely beneficial for those who are looking for help with concentration, mindfulness, or maybe improve those art skills.

In an increasingly digital world, many are finding putting a pen to paper soothing, and a relaxing break in their busy routines.

Johanna Basford’s Enchanted Forest, and Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom are my personal favourites. But there’s a huge range of styles and themes to choose from; from abstract art to Star Wars!

A great range of adult colouring books are available on Amazon.

6. Break Through your BS by Derek Doepker.

“Whether it’s BullSh*t excuses, limiting Belief Systems, or the hidden Blind Spots created by a biased brain keeping you stuck in mediocrity, this barrier of BS is the reason the current reality of your life pales in comparison to the potential possibility of the greatness you were made for.”

This no nonsense self-help guide urges the reader to rid their lives of the problems that may be impeding their happiness and productivity. Break Through your BS is perfect for the reader who enjoys humour with a challenge.

Break Through your BS by Derek Doepker is available here.

7. The Law of Attraction Saved My Life and It Can Save Yours by Kenneth Griffin Jr.

“I came to the realization that I have always had total and complete control of my own life. I will explain how I use the Law of Attraction to improve myself as a person, as I begin to take full responsibility for it and learn to deliberately create my own world.”

The Law of Attraction is a popular philosophy that believes by focusing on positive or negative thoughts, a person brings positive or negative experiences into their life.

Kenneth Griffin Jr. writes an inspiring and emotional account of the influence of The Law of Attraction in his own life, and how the philosophy can help others.

 The Law of Attraction Saved My Life and It Can Save Yours by Kenneth Griffin Jr. is available here.

8. The Perpetual Paycheck: 5 Secrets to Getting a Job, Keeping a Job, and Earning Income for Life in the Loyalty-Free Workplace by Lori B. Rassas.

“Offering a contrarian approach backed up by actual current workplace experiences, author Lori Rassas provides practical, accessible job-finding secrets for those looking for a new job, those looking to solidify their current position, those looking to advance their position, and those looking to change careers or industries.”

 Perhaps a fresh start in your professional life in on the cards for 2016.

The current job market can be daunting, and it is best to be well prepared. Whether you’re getting started, changing fields or looking to move up, Lori B. Rassas’s guide can give you the tools to not only survive, but thrive in the work-place.

 The Perpetual Paycheck: 5 Secrets to Getting a Job, Keeping a Job, and Earning Income for Life in the Loyalty-Free Workplace by Lori B. Rassas is available here.