30 Life-Changing Books To Help You Become Healthier, Wealthier, Happier & More In 2025

One of the first women to enter the biohacking space, Aggie Lal is your biohacking bestie. Her book is a revolutionary approach to weight loss and biohacking that’s made by a woman for women. You’ll get a tailor made way for you to lose the weight you want, not by counting calories, but by biohacking your Infradian Rhythm (AKA your 28-day cycle). It even comes with a trained AI coach to help you digest the info and calibrate the protocol to your unique needs so you’re better equipped to make changes. Welcome to the future… future you thanks you!

When Marion found she was getting out of breath climbing the stairs, she decided to make a change; try incorporate exercise into her life every day. And this practical and uber helpful book is the result of that. A workout guide for all ages and abilities, Marion takes you through seven fundamental movements, exercises for flexibility, cardio, core, lower body and upper body and gives you accessible workouts and a warm up and cool down along the way. It’s the perfect book for anyone starting their fitness journey or working out at home.

Leading dietician and sports nutritionist Dr Linia Patel’s cookbook features recipes and nutritional advice for perimenopause, menopause and beyond. Get 80 super tasty recipes perfect for busy lives and expert advice on how to make menopause work for you by understanding the impact nutrition has on your body. You’ll be able to tweak your diet so you can thrive (not just survive) through menopause.

At 59, Brooke Shields feels more confident than ever and she’s changing the narrative about women and ageing. An intimate and empowering exploration of the new era of being a woman “of a certain age”, Brooke bares all sharing her own life experiences weaved together with research and reporting. Brooke’s honesty and vulnerability will resonate with women everywhere and spark a new conversation about the power and promise of midlife.

Developmental psychologist and host of the award-winning podcast Raising Good Humans, Dr Aliza Pressman is here to share what actually matters when it comes to raising children. This book distils decades of developmental research into easy-to-use, practical advice and sound guidance for parents (with compassion, reassurance and sans judgement). But don’t be fooled, this isn’t your average parenting book with a one-size-fits-all approach to parenting. Align the principles and five core pillars (relationship, reflection, regulation, rules & repair) with your values and you’ll have the confidence to respond to any parenting situation.

The digits on your bank statements have a rich history, and economist David McWilliams’ retelling is one of the most comprehensive explorations of how money came to rule the world. But this is a historical story that won’t send you to snoozeville because you’ll go on a  journey that enthralls, entertains and educates. From clay tablets to coins to crypto, McWilliams turns finances to funances with an unexpected page turner.

First published in 1949, and now in its third edition, Warren Buffet referred to this as “by far the best book about investing ever written.” It’s taught and inspired millions of people across the world and is widely regarded as one of the most important financial books you could pick up. It now features updated commentaries in every chapter from Jason Zweig, a notable financial journalist, catapulting this book to the podium of relevant investing books (although it never really left its throne, did it?)

Looking inward for answers remains one of Yung’s core teachings. In How To Love Better New York Times bestselling author Yung Pueblo explores all aspects of relationships, from the ‘honeymoon phase’ days when you’re still holding back from showing your true colours and the dangers of unclear communication to heartbreak and healing as you close one chapter of your life. Attachment and leading with our ego can become barriers in a relationship. Meaning, the more self-aware you are, the higher your chances of being in a healthy relationship.

Esther Perel meets Nigella Lawson as Psychologist Dr Andrea Oskis reveals the deeply woven thread between food and our relationships, how we connect to each other and how we can change our relationship “recipes” for the better. You’ll dive into topics such as the real reason why comfort food comforts, why dessert isn’t a good idea when you’re stressed, what makes children feel obliged to eat their greens and why you should never give a bottle of hot sauce to someone who has been rejected. Forget what your star sign says about your love life, it’s time to consult your plate.

Following the huge success of How To Do The Work, Dr Nicole LePera (or The Holistic Psychologist as she’s known to her 9 million Instagram followers, brings you How To Be The Love You Seek. This is a book that will change the way you approach your relationships – be it a partner, parent, sibling, friend or coworker – using the latest scientific research. Dr LePera’s revolutionary approach to strengthening your relationships, starts with yourself. It’ll help you take responsibility for your needs and take back control – to make yourself feel whole rather than relying on the people around you – through stories, exercises, journal prompts and practical tips.

Have you always wanted to journal? Do you have 10+ diaries with a week’s worth of entries in a drawer somewhere? Well this journal is here to help make the habit finally stick and help you heal in the process. It’s all about shadow work (aka exploring the parts of you that you’ve ignored or repressed).  And with insightful exercises, amazing resources and healing prompts to connect deeper with your authentic self, this  journal will become a part of your daily routine you look forward to. Even if you’re sceptical, you should try it!

An essential guide to navigating power dynamics, building effective relationships with the powers that be and earning more authority, freedom and confidence at work, from one of the world’s most innovative and renowned career coaches.

Ever wondered why top performers often make the worst managers? Could it be that they’re too worried about their own self-development to care about others? This classic concept-driven and practical manual for leadership and management unpacks how our strengths can become our greatest weaknesses as well as the conditions that bring out the best and worst in leaders, teams and individuals.

Author Jeremy Kahn predicts that within the next 5 years, AI will disrupt almost every industry so you’re going to want to get a grasp on it sooner rather than later. Jeremy breaks down the impact of this limitless tech and how it will change how we work, play and live. While AI is brimming with potential benefits, he also cautions about the possible negative impacts it could have for humanity. A hugely important and approachable guide to how artificial intelligence will reshape tomorrow; for better or for worse.

In this book, bound to become a go-to entrepreneurship handbook, Huber shares hard-won wisdom on how to start and grow a successful business. The founder of The Sweaty Startup blog and podcast reveals how to create a business that succeeds on the most basic level – covering inspiring real-life stories and actionable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.

“I was an ambitious person held back by anxiety. I’d lie awake at night, consumed with questions like, ‘Why don’t I speak up even when I have something valuable to say?’ ‘Why am I intimidated to reach out to influential people, even though I know I’d enjoy the interaction, and it could benefit my personal growth?’ Then a subway ride changed everything,” says former Google executive and top career coach Jenny Wood. Now, she’s reclaiming nine negative traits (weird, selfish, shameless, obsessed, nosy, manipulative, brutal, reckless and bossy) and revealing how using them properly is actually the secret to success.

Want to know what it takes to earn four Olympic gold medals, 21 Grand Slam titles and build two companies? One simple promise: make everything in life easy, enjoyable – but most of all – exciting. Even a 2011 diagnosis of Sjogren’s syndrome couldn’t hold Venus back and now she’s sharing her strategy that’s allowed her to reach every goal faster with less effort or stress. Eight tiny but essential tenets (Observe, Appreciate, Balance, Enrich, Sooth, Believe, Inspire and Strive) will help you forge a winning lifestyle you want to be a part of. Ready, set, strive!

In a fast-paced world that often feels unpredictable, many people find themselves at the mercy of anxiety more often than necessary. Believing that  anxiety keeps you safe only makes it easy to get addicted to it. Addicted to Anxiety will help you understand anxiety from the perspective of addiction, identifying your triggers and learning how to break your habits and actively replace them with new, more productive behaviours.

In a chaotic, ever-changing and fast-paced world with many of us struggling with extreme emotional highs and lows, Neuroscientist TJ Power is here to guide you to a new baseline. He gives you a straight-forward, action-based plan with simple, everyday habits to reset and balance your brain chemistry. All this so you can lead a happier, healthier, more productive life. By unlocking your brain’s four key chemicals – dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins – you’ll optimise your brain and transform your mental health.

This is for anyone struggling with anxiety, chronic pain, burnout, depression, IBS, PTSD, rheumatoid arthritis and more, physiotherapist and neurophysiology expert Jessica Maguire shares the wisdom of her popular Nervous System School masterclasses. This is done by unlocking the power of the vagus nerve which is responsible for maintaining balance in our mental and physical health. You’ll get a practical, science-backed programme with neural exercises, breath work and somatic practices based on polyvagal theory and decades of Jessica’s own study and coaching experience.

Whether you’re facing grief, fear, self-doubt, relationship issues, difficult decisions, burnout, regrets or don’t know how to ask for help, this is a book that will teach you how to reframe challenges that may seem impossible to tackle. Each chapter begins with a letter from Dr Julie Smith offering comfort and perspective, followed by hard-hitting insights that’ll help you respond and act in the best manner possible.

Reset will help you get unstuck, shake off old habits and overcome how things have always worked in your life. Heath shares a framework, based on research in psychology and hundreds of interviews, to help you vault toward what really matters. To unlock forward momentum – making steady progress toward our highest goals – without the need for more resources. The same people, the same assets, but dramatically better results.

The Next Conversation shares easy-to-implement strategies and phrases that will forever change how you communicate with others. Whether you’re faced with a difficult personality or in the middle of a heated conversation, Fisher’s teachings have helped hordes of people navigate the toughest situations.

The power we give to other people determines whether we remain stagnant or move forward. In this easy-to-understand guide, New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s most respected experts on motivation, confidence and minds, Mel Robbins empowers readers with two simple words – Let Them – which will set you free from the opinions, drama and judgments of others, as well as the draining cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you.  The Let Them Theory places the power to create the life of your dreams in your hands. 

Anthony Pompliano has lived in a war zone, invested in over 200 businesses, interviewed the world’s wealthiest people, built and sold companies and built his family. In other words, he’s lived a pretty extraordinary life and learnt a lot of lessons along the way. Now, he writes 65 lessons to his children sharing these lessons, how he learnt them and how anyone can apply them to their lives. He’s here to show his children (and you) that an extraordinary life is within your grasp.

If being kind or being a better person was a New Year’s resolution, this journal is for you. Featuring 184 pages with morning and evening reflections, this journal allows you to consciously cultivate more kindness in your life. Morning reflections prompt you to share your sleep, mood, kindness intentions (with ideas) and find ways to be kinder and more compassionate to yourself. And at night you can wind down with the evening reflection about mood, the kind acts you witnessed and took part in, how you can be better tomorrow and how your small acts might be affecting your own (and others’) world. A great way to start becoming the best version of yourself.

Want to achieve your goals with a little help from manifestation? This pocket-sized portable guide provides you with everything beginners and seasoned pros would need. From different manifestation methods (like The Law Of Attraction or the 369 Numerology Method) and guidance on visualisation and intention-setting to journaling, mantras and manifestations, this small book packs a punch.

The online generation’s ‘transformational guru’, Brene Brown for Gen Z, the author of that book that’s always on TikTok; however you know Brianna Wiest (or don’t), one thing is for sure, she’s taking bookshelves by storm. Following the huge success of The Mountain is You, 101 Essays that will Change the way You Think, This is How You Heal, and The Pivot Year, comes a new cult classic. This book is all about showing you that on the other side of your pain and suffering is the life that is waiting, the life you truly crave.

From bestselling and award-winning South African poet Koleka Putuma, comes an empowering and uplifting collection of poems about figuring out who you are and embracing it. With words to affirm, this is the ideal companion to hold your hand while you navigate all the big questions, discoveries and transitions of young adulthood.

Find yourself in a period of change? Or maybe you’re hoping to be in a pivot period soon? This book contains 365 daily meditations for you to read so you can find the courage to become who you’ve always wanted to be, bridging the space between where you are and where you want to be. With over 1 million copies of her books sold, which have been translated into 40+ languages, Brianna Wiest is a staple for self-improvement and this is one to add to your bedside table ASAP.