Pick from this group judged best personal development books as a unique and personal holiday gift set for that special person in your life.
A Personalized Gift of Books
If you're looking for holiday gift ideas and want to give a truly unique gift, give a set of three or four of the best books from the pages of Suite101's Personal Development topic. The thought you put into selecting just the right books for the lucky recipient of your generosity will surely be appreciated.
Each of these books is among the very best at presenting the concepts of self-improvement in highly readable and usable form. From Abraham's explanation of creating the life you really want utilizing the Law of Attraction to Timothy Ferris's radical ideas for cutting your work week while increasing your income, the person receiving this unique gift you select will enjoy inspired and practical personal growth information.
Practical Applications of the Law of Attraction
The Astonishing Power of Emotions: Esther and Jerry Hicks, the Teachings of Abraham on Attraction. In their latest book of the teachings of Abraham, The Astonishing Power of Emotions: Let Your Feelings Be Your Guide, Esther and Jerry Hicks further clarify how to utilize the Law of Attraction to attract what we want in life.
Excuse Me Your Life is Waiting: Lynn Grabhorn explains the Law of Attraction. Excuse Me Your Life is Waiting clarifies why most of our dreams have never materialized and why the majority of us have lived with all-too-empty bank accounts. One of the most readable and practical books on the Law of Attraction.
Life Purpose, Fear, and the Pursuit Happiness
Life on Purpose: Brad Swift's six passages to an inspired life. Swift's latest book, Life on Purpose, Six Passages to an Inspired Life, is an effective guide for anyone working to gain meaning and understanding in life and to find life purpose.
Authentic Happiness: Dr. Martin Seligman's cornerstone book describes research findings and practical applications for increasing one's feeling of life happiness.
The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle. If you haven't read this book buy two and keep one for yourself. This is a classic. Tolle focuses on one concept: life is now. Focusing on now allows one to avoid much of the complication and difficulty brought on by worry for the future or guilt about the past. Best of all, a focus on now eliminates fear.
The Workings of Our Minds
The person seriously intent on personal growth and development is sure to have great interest in how the human mind works.
James Prochaska's Changing for Good: 6 stages to stop smoking, lose weight, get out of debt, or alter your lifestyle with intention.This article summarizes the six stages of change implicit in successful lifestyle changes.
Mistakes Were Made (but not by me): Why we deny accountability for mistakes, decisions, and hurtful acts. Mistakes Were Made explains how cognitive dissonance prevents us from taking accountability for mistakes, foolish beliefs, and hurtful behaviors with self justification. Humorous, yet seriously valuable for personal development.
The Power of a Positive No: William Ury's helpful negotiating skills book. Ury's latest book provides excellent and usable negotiation tips for anyone who hates to say no.
Timothy Ferriss's 4-Hour Workweek: How to Escape the 9 to 5 Corporate Trap. Ferriss's latest book, The 4-Hour Workweek, explains how to escape 9 - 5, live anywhere, and join the new rich. Many helpful tips for working fewer hours.
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