If you are anything like me, then you will be one of those people who is constantly searching for enlightenment, and searching for ways to make your outlook and your personal circumstances better. Self-improvement is something that everyone should be concerned with because none of us are ever the finished and complete article (except Beyoncé maybe, she’s pretty complete don’t you think!?). One of the easiest ways to seek out this kind of advice is via the ever-expanding library of literature. Here are five books to read to improve your life.

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1. Better than before by Gretchen Rubin

text, font, product, line, logo, This is a book that teaches you all about the benefits of learning new healthy habits, as well as telling you what it takes to make them stick. A really helpful resource that can implement actual positive change and improvement in your life.

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2. The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown

text, advertising, font, A book that tries to get the point across that is doesn’t matter what others think of you, it only matters what you think of yourself. If you like the person that you are deep down inside, then positive vibes from others will naturally follow. It’s all about getting yourself right first!

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3. Judgment Detox: Release the Beliefs That Hold You Back from Living a Better Life by Gabrielle Bernstein

beauty, girl, photo caption, portrait photography, portrait, The Judgment Detox is basically a six-step process that calls on different spiritual principals to help heal you and encourage you to move forward with your life if you are feeling stuck or have had a setback.

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4. Cultivate: a Grace-Filled Guide to Growing an Intentional Life by Lara Casey

text, line, font, pattern, design, A great book written by a mother of three who helps you to see that women don’t always have to have ‘it all’. You can be perfectly content and happy with whatever kind of life you want to make for yourself.

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5. You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero

text, yellow, font, line, area, This book gives some really amazing advice and help for women who are struggling with their identity or are engaging in self-sabotaging behaviors. It will help you to understand who you are as a person, and help you to see that you have a place in the world!