Böcker om självkänsla, självförtroende och motivation

Waking up from another anxious night of sleep, doomscrolling on your phone and feeling the familiar thud of dread in your chest as you watch the news: sound familiar? One morning, Caitlin Moran awakes and realises that she has reached Peak Despair. In a world of worsening news, increasing tribalism and digital addiction, is it any wonder that we all feel so terrible? So, Caitlin wonders: what might be done? She starts with a Big Plan to escape to the country. But, after nearly bankrupting her family in an ill-advised bid to escape societal doom, Caitlin realises that true change starts not in escaping, but in a reckoning with ourselves. If we step back from the algorithm and take care of ourselves and each other, might amazing change be possible? And so, ditching the news, eschewing social media and throwing herself into the analogue world just beyond our screens, Caitlin shows how recognizing the goodness in the everyday can be a radical act of rebellion against the fear and anxiety of modern life. From the magic of becoming a renegade litter-picker to the joy of finding exercise that your body loves, How To Be Hopeful is an essential, serotonin-boosting companion for anyone looking to reclaim their optimism amidst global chaos, reminding us that our own revolution of hope is never far away.

A gritty, inspiring, heart-wrenching memoir by the Academy Award-winning legend and icon Sylvester Stallone, about his unlikely path to stardom and the creation of the greatest underdog story ever told. 

In the fifty years since Sylvester Stallone ran up the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum, he and those steps have become symbols of resilience and determination, and have inspired millions from all over the world to pursue their dreams. In The Steps, Stallone recounts how he pursued his own dreams. A culmination of decades of reflection, Stallone shares where he came from—a difficult birth, an even more difficult childhood, years of struggle in school being misunderstood—and he explains how the real story of a successful life is built by facing, embracing, and ultimately overcoming our challenges. It’s found in the distances we are willing to go and the steps we must take to get from where we are to where we want to go. 

In a narrative framed between his arrival in New York City in 1969 and the triumph of Rocky at the 1977 Academy Awards, Stallone weaves a vivid and propulsive portrait of struggle, subsistence, and ultimately success. He writes of his early days and later years, too, and the persistence, creativity, and resilience that led not only to the creation of Rocky but to a career filled with remarkably iconic roles. The Steps is a testament to Stallone’s extraordinary life and a profound meditation on the importance of vision and willpower and hard work. 

Think and Grow Rich has been called the "Granddaddy of All Motivational Literature." It was the first book to boldly ask, "What makes a winner?" The man who asked and listened for the answer, Napoleon Hill, is now counted in the top ranks of the world's winners himself. The most famous of all teachers of success spent "a fortune and the better part of a lifetime of effort" to produce the "Law of Success" philosophy that forms the basis of his books and that is so powerfully summarized in this one. In the original Think and Grow Rich, published in 1937, Hill draws on stories of Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and other millionaires of his generation to illustrate his principles. In the updated version, Arthur R. Pell, Ph.D., a nationally known author, lecturer, and consultant in human resources management and an expert in applying Hill's thought, deftly interweaves anecdotes of how contemporary millionaires and billionaires, such as Bill Gates, Mary Kay Ash, Dave Thomas, and Sir John Templeton, achieved their wealth. Outmoded or arcane terminology and examples are faithfully refreshed to preclude any stumbling blocks to a new generation of readers.

Vi pressar oss hårt idag, jämför oss med andra på sociala medier, känner oss otillräckliga och är rädda att inte duga eller att misslyckas. Med hjälp av self-compassion, självmedkänsla, kan vi möta livets svårigheter med värme, vänlighet, omsorg och förståelse istället för självkritik och krav på prestation.

Vi vet att fysisk träning är viktigt för att vi ska må bra. Nu visar modern hjärnforskning att vi också kan träna vår hjärna för ökat välmående. Med Compassioneffekten vill författaren visa på olika ingångar till att skapa en inre trygghet. Genom att aktivera kroppens eget trygghetssystem fattar vi klokare beslut, vågar göra förändringar och blir bättre på att leva i nuet.

» ... ett alldeles utmärkt sätt att vara snälla mot oss själva är genom självmedkänsla. Det kan till och med vara det bästa sättet vi idag känner till för att måna om sig själv och därmed om andra. Det är därför denna bok är så viktig.«

Ur bokens förord av Stefan Einhorn, professor, författare och ordförande vid Centrum för Social Hållbarhet vid KI

Om vi utvecklar ett förhållningssätt av compassion mot oss själva och andra, finns det idag vetenskapligt stöd för att det medför en djupgående positiv inverkan på vårt välmående och våra relationer. Jag har följt Christinas utveckling och forskning inom compassion och är glad att hon för sin kunskap vidare med denna bok.

For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare — poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events, inspiring Outside magazine to name him “The Fittest (Real) Man in America.”In Can't Hurt Me, he shares his astonishing life story and reveals that most of us tap into only 40% of our capabilities. Goggins calls this The 40% Rule, and his story illuminates a path that anyone can follow to push past pain, demolish fear, and reach their full potential.

Vad är självbild? Maxwell Maltz har inspirerat och hjälpt miljontals läsare att förstå varifrån vi får våra föreställningar om oss själva, hur de fungerar och påverkar oss och hur vi aktivt kan programmera om dem.

Upptäck vetenskapen bakom din självbild, och skapa ditt bästa liv

Din självbild styr allt du gör – i den bästa av världar är den nyckeln till framgång, lycka och personlig utveckling. I sämre fall jobbar den emot dig och hindrar dig från att förverkliga den potential och de möjligheter som finns inom dig.

I Maxwell Maltz banbrytande klassiker, Psykocybernetik – Självbilden och hur den styr ditt liv, får du verktygen för att förändra din självbild och därigenom förändra ditt liv.

Med över 35 miljoner sålda exemplar världen över är boken ett av de mest lästa och inflytelserika mästerverken inom personlig utveckling. Författare och motivationstalare som Zig Ziglar, Tony Robbins och Brian Tracy har baserat sina teorier på Maxwell Maltz. Nu finns boken för första gången på svenska!

Lär dig hur din hjärna fungerar som en målsökande maskin och hur du kan programmera om den för att övervinna självtvivel och nå dina mål. Genom praktiska övningar och inspirerande exempel ger Maltz dig de verktyg du behöver för att bygga en positiv och kraftfull självbild som speglar den du verkligen är.

Denna tidlösa klassiker har redan förändrat miljontals liv – är du redo att låta den förändra ditt?

”Din nuvarande självbild bygger på de fantasibilder du haft av dig själv i det förflutna, och de växte fram ur dina tolkningar och värderingar av olika upplevelser. Och nu ska du använda samma metod som du tidigare använde för att bygga en olämplig självbild – för att istället bygga en adekvat sådan.”

How many times have you thought about starting a diet or quitting smoking without doing anything about it? Or lapsed back into bad habits after hitting a rough spot on the road to recovery?

To uncover the secret to successful personal change, three acclaimed psychologists studied more than 1,000 people who were able to positively and permanently alter their lives without psychotherapy. They discovered that change does not depend on luck or willpower. It is a process that can be successfully managed by anyone who understands how it works. Once you determine which stage of change you’re in, you can:

The National Cancer Institute Found this program more than twice as effective as standard programs in helping smokers quit for 18 months.

'As I follow the principles that Arthur Brooks presents, I am becoming happier. I'm actually having fun, too - a word that previously didn't exist in my vocabulary.' - OPRAH WINFREYFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Strength to Strength, the definitive account of how the modern world makes meaning so hard to find-and a plan to discover your life's deepest purpose.If you struggle to discern life's meaning, you're not alone. Millions today describe a growing sense of emptiness, a lack of purpose and significance. And there's a reason: Rapid cultural, economic and technological changes have rewired our brains, reducing their ability to perceive depth and purpose.In The Meaning of Your Life, social scientist and happiness expert Arthur C. Brooks shows you how to push back against these changes and find the meaning you need to live a happy, fulfilling life. Relying on cutting-edge science, he offers practical, evidence-based strategies for breaking free of the powerful trends and personal habits that dull your focus on the why of your life. Drawing on the great philosophers and the world's faith traditions, he shows how everyone can-and must-approach life's most important and mysterious questions and provides a blueprint that will help even the most skeptical person find a life of spiritual transcendence, passionate love, and true calling.'What is the meaning of my life?' is not an unanswerable question, but rather the start of a pilgrimage into unexplored corners of your consciousness. The Meaning of Your Life is your handbook for this journey.

Skjuta upp, prokrastinera, göra det i morgon...De allra flesta väntar gärna minst en dag med att ta tag i det som egentligen borde fixas direkt. Först när vi närmar oss sista minuten får vi upp tempot på allvar och under sista femtedelen av den tid vi har på oss gör vi större delen av en viss uppgift. Hur kommer det sig?

Dansa på deadline ger en vetenskaplig förklaring till varför vi skjuter upp saker och hur vi kan göra för att förändra vårt beteende. Utgångspunkten är forskning inom beteendeekonomi, kognitiv neurovetenskap och inlärningspsykologi. Exempel varvas med övningar som har visat sig vara användbara både för enskilda individer och organisationer.Dansa på deadline riktar sig till dig som har svårt att ta tag i saker, som vill veta varför du prokrastinerar och vill ändra detta mönster – eller som vill få någon annan att komma till skott.

Här hittar du övningar och förslag på appar som kan hjälpa dig att disponera din tid bättre.

In Rules to Live By, New York Times bestselling author, National Geographic photographer, and Academy Award-winning filmmaker of Free Solo Jimmy Chin turns to ten icons who have helped him think more deeply about how we choose to live, how we endure, and, in the end, what really matters.Twenty-five years ago, as I headed out on my first expedition, I had a lot of questions. I've found a few answers since, but one question remains: In the end, what really matters?A few fundamental truths are worth examining again and again, because we evolve and so does our understanding. When I have needed guidance, I've gone back to my mentors. The wisest of them never gave me straight answers: They asked me their own questions, and I arrived at things I never could have been told.This book is ten conversations with ten extraordinary people-Lynsey Addario, Annette Bening, Simone Biles, Yvon Chouinard, Alex Honnold, Bill King, Yo-Yo Ma, Ridley Scott, Kelly Slater, and Kristine Tompkins-each of whom has earned the exceptional life they chose to live and the understanding that has come with it.None of them gave me rules. They gave me honesty.Good conversations, like good books and good films, make you feel a little less alone. I hope these do that for you. Maybe you'll even find a few rules to live by.Much love,Jimmy

Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. We are social animals. Our very lives depend on our relationships with people. Knowing why people do what they do is the most important tool we can possess, without which our other talents can only take us so far. Drawing from the ideas and examples of Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, Martin Luther King Jr, and many others, Greene teaches us how to detach ourselves from our own emotions and master self-control, how to develop the empathy that leads to insight, how to look behind people's masks, and how to resist conformity to develop your singular sense of purpose. Whether at work, in relationships, or in shaping the world around you, The Laws of Human Nature offers brilliant tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defence.

STOP LETTING EVERYTHING AFFECT YOU is a transformative guide for anyone who overthinks every interaction, gets stuck in emotional chaos, and finds themselves trapped in cycles of self-sabotage. With raw honesty and practical wisdom, Daniel Chidiac reveals why small things ruin your entire day and offers proven strategies to finally break free.

This book will teach you how to:

Whether you're exhausted from overthinking everything, tired of absorbing everyone else's energy, or simply ready to stop letting life's chaos dictate how you feel, this book offers the transformative tools to finally reclaim your power, protect your peace, and live on your own terms.

Your journey to inner strength and freedom starts here.

A hands-on self-help guide to gaining long-lasting confidence and overcoming fear using mindfulness-based therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

Bestselling author Russ Harris explains how many of us are playing the ''confidence game'' using the wrong rules, and guides you hrough clear, simple exercises designed to help you manage difficult emotions such as anxiety, and to build genuine confidence.

The Confidence Gap is instructive, reassuring and gentle in tone, and provides proven ways to build your self-esteem and take you from fear to freedom.