Amanda Straw estimates that she has read nearly 200 self-help books. "I'm still looking for the magical one," said the 35-year-old from Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, who has been diagnosed with anxiety, ...

The massively bestselling “How To Win Friends and Influence People,” published in 1936, peddled corporate-style people-pleasing tactics to those terrified of losing their jobs or desperate to get one ...

I love the outdoors and self-help books (shout out to the amazing Brene Brown) and I truly believe that the outdoors can heal a broken heart; however, I continually hear other individuals state how ...

Self-soothing is defined as an individual's efforts or capacity to calm themselves while in a state of emotional distress (Wright, 2009). It is a key aspect of well-being as it helps us stay regulated ...

Have you ever felt like you are stuck in a rut, unsure of how to take the next step towards personal growth? When life looks tangled, frustrating and monotonous, spend time in the cosy corner of your ...

Self-help, self-improvement or personal growth — call them what you will, but the literary genre is around an $800 million industry annually. And why not? Most of us want to be better than we ...

Author James Clear presents his book, "Atomic Habits" during Workplace Summit, Pennsylvania Conference For Women 2019. "Habits" is one of the best self-help books. Self-help books provide the guidance ...

Marissa Sulek joined CBS News Chicago in January 2025. Before Chicago, Marissa was a general assignment reporter in Nashville at WSMV, where she was nominated for Mid-South Emmy Awards for her ...

A look at the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter’s social media accounts points to what Americans are inclined to turn to when their government fails to give them sufficient options. After a manhunt ...