20 best self-care books to help guide and inspire your life

This honest and relatable read provides comfort and reassurance in Fearne Cotton's bravely open account of her struggle with depression during some darker points in her life. This book is packed with helpful expert tools to find joy in the every day and useful advice on how to find true consistent happiness.Also available on Kindle

Vex King, an Instagram visionary, overcame adversity to become a source of hope for thousands of young people and uses his personal experience and wisdom in this book. He provides inspiration to practice positive habits, self-care, tips for manifesting your goals and overcoming your fears. Find out how to utilise self-love to unlock your greatness!Also available on Kindle

This book provides practical self-care advice for everyday life that you can incorporate one step at a time. It shares the small, achievable steps you can bring to your life, curated from decades of learnings from the wellness pioneers, Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips.One reviewer called it a "tonic for the soul" as a lovely book that can help change your perspective and outlook on situations in life.Also available on Kindle

This books shares a testimony from the author who dedicated a whole year to the pursuit of happiness. It chronicles her adventures test-driving wisdom of the ages, scientific research and lessons from popular culture on how to be happier. This practical guide proves how the smallest of changes can make a big difference and will have you wanting to clear out your closets and pursue a passion before you've even finished the last page! Also available on Kindle

Ikigai is in essence the Japanese word for your purpose and reason to jump out of bed in the morning. This book will help you work out what your own ikigai really is, and equip you to change your life. You have a purpose in this world and everything that makes you you, makes you the perfect candidate for something. By finding this, you can make every day of your life joyful and meaningful too.Also available on Kindle

Don't worry, you don't need to be a witch to enjoy this book! But if you enjoy learning about the spirituality of self-care as a practice then this book can be your guide with ways to pamper, soothe and care for your mind and body. It includes therapeutic mantras to release guilt, meditations and DIY crafts to help create a calming environment that serves you.Also available on Kindle

Are you stressed out, feeling overworked or underwhelmed by life? Do you feel yourself acting as a people pleaser instead of doing things to please yourself?It can be hard to break from it but this book reveals the surprising art of caring less and getting more. It explains how to rid yourself of unwanted obligations, shame, and guilt and give your energy instead to people and things that make you happy.Also available on Kindle

Self-care isn't just about your mind but caring for your body too. This book contains plant-based recipes designed to fuel and truly nourish you in ways that can help improve your wellbeing, mood and sleep. It has over 60 delicious recipes to choose from and is perfect for anyone who needs some extra TLC.Also available on Kindle

This beautifully illustrated book with a combination of hand drawn images and type, is packed full of positivity to bring a bit of brightness to your day. Drawing from the struggles and juggles of every day life, and the ups and downs we all experience with our mental health, this book offers support and affirmations to help you provide yourself with that extra dose of self-kindness.If you're a fan of her illustrations, visit her Instagram for even more daily drawings.

This book is designed to shift your focus from the negative to the positive and to help you think kindly of yourself when it's so easy for us to self-criticise. It'll help provide you with the power to change, whether it's weight loss, cutting down on drinking, improving relationships or ditching a dull job for one that you love. Finish the book feeling empowered, positive and ready to embrace the change you need.Also available on Kindle

After experiencing crisis at 24, this is the true story of how Matt Haig came through and triumphed over a mental illness that almost destroyed him. Moving, funny and joyous, this book is about making the most of your time on earth, your journey and creating the future you want for yourself.Also available on Kindle

You might know Wim Hof for his astounding achievements withstanding extreme temperatures and this book is his life story of how to embrace his mind over matter approach. Refined over forty years and championed by scientists across the globe, the book teaches the three key elements of Cold, Breathing and Mindset to achieve the impossible and feel inspired to retake control of your body and life.Also available on Kindle

This absolutely beautiful and heartwarming book will uplift you spirits, see the light in darkness and provide a wonderful window into the human heart. Enter the world of Charlie's four unlikely friends and discover their story and their most important life lessons. This is a book of hope for uncertain times and perfect for sharing and treasuring with loved ones.Also available on Kindle

This fun book teaches us to stop trying to stay 'positive' all the time and instead accept and embrace our fears, limits and uncertainties so that we can truly become happier and better people. This refreshing read will inspire you to lead a contented, grounded life with a counter-intuitive approach that will ultimately make sense and help you learn where to truly invest your energy.Also available on Kindle

This book tackles the enormously important subject of self-care with wit, insight and the warmth of personal experience. Its no-nonsense, practical journey will help you combat your obstacles. walk you through the case for self-care and why it's so important and why it isn't selfish at all to take time for yourself.Also available on Kindle

This book is one of our favourite inspirational books for women."A short, entertaining read, this light-hearted book isn't going to blow your mind, but it's great for identifying self-sabotage, contains easy exercises and some good advice to feel better about yourself."Also available on Kindle

Hygge is the Danish word for everything from "cosiness of the soul" to "the pursuit of everyday pleasures". It isn't even encapsulated in a word in the English language! This book is guaranteed to bring warmth and comfort into your life with beautiful photographs, recipes and ideas. You'll know the hygge when you feel it.Also available on Kindle

So often people think that self-care is selfish and that we shouldn't put ourselves first or go after our dreams for fear of upsetting others. This book rectifies that by guiding you through how to love and accept yourself first in order to find purpose and lead a passion-filled life like the author.Also available on Kindle

This charming book teaches essential wisdom and practical tips borrowed from nature that we can use as inspiration for life-changing self-care. It's filled with self-care rituals that can help us slow down, recharge, and live more thoughtfully, lovingly and harmoniously. You might truly unearth your spirit animal!Also available on Kindle

The chakras are the energy centers in our body that we can align for peace of mind, better physical health and purpose. This books provides affirmation exercises, a guide to the chakras, daily rituals and oil blend recipes to help you reconnect with nature, restore, and improve your energetic flow.Also available on Kindle