Reading is one of the best habits one can have. It provides us with a way to enlighten our minds and experience something extraordinary. Moreover, reading is responsible for making us think critically, and rationally. It also allows us to learn things through experiences. Therefore, it becomes crucial to read those books which have high value for us.
Reading books also plays a great role in shaping our personality, forming our thoughts, affecting our perception and developing a positive mindset.
Sometimes, we find ourselves in a fix, in such a situation we fall in a vicious circle of negativity. Therefore, it becomes imperative to bring positivity to conquer the negativity. One can do this by limiting the negative mindset and imbibing the positive one. Reading books is one such way.
There are many books for positive mindset formation. Some of them are so amazing that they have the potential to transform your way of thinking. Then, what are we waiting for? Let’s begin our journey to explore 7 books for a positive mindset to read in 2024 and make this year full of positivity for us.
Similar blog- Top 5 Must-Read Self-Improvement Books
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before
Written by: Julie Smith
Published in: January 2022
This book by Julie Smith has small chapters on almost every aspect of life, ranging from self-doubt, low self-esteem, fear, anxiety, and sorrow. Each chapter provides insightful knowledge about handling situations, your emotions, and deciphering how the human mind functions.
After reading this book, you’ll find the solutions to so many problems. Further, you will find the meaning in your life and you’ll be able to comprehend the complex aspects of life.
If you want to be more resilient, and self-aware, and at the same time you wish to understand the complexities of life, this book is one of the must-read positive thinking books.
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
Written by: Dale Carnegie
Published in: 1948
Talking about the best books for positive thinking and developing a positive mindset, this book by Dale Carnegie leads the way. Whatever the author discusses in the book, you may have already known but he emphasises practicing them through practical ways.
In this book, the author doesn’t deliver a lecture or a philosophy, but he wants to impart changes in you through practical experiments. He gives so many examples of worries and dilemmas that will be helpful to you in understanding situations.
If you are going through a turbulent phase of life, this book is a must-read to conquer your worries and achieve peace.
Man’s Search for Meaning
Written by: Viktor E. Frankl
Published in: 1946
This book has been one of the leading positive thinking books based on real-life experiences. It has two parts, the first part of the book deals with the author’s horrific experience as a prisoner at Auschwitz concentration camps across Nazi Germany.
The second part deals with his experiment and the experience that he had with his patients. He was a psychiatrist and neurologist at the University of Vienna Medical School.
This book is a must-read for you in 2024 if you lack meaning in your life and think your pain and agony are intolerable and you have lost all your hope.
Who Moved My Cheese?
Written by: Spencer Johnson
Published in: 1998
Who Moved My Cheese? makes it to the list of the best books for positive thinking due to its focus on dealing with change. It is one of the highly recommended personal development books. The best thing about this book is that It comprises short stories, making it crisp and very easy to comprehend.
Using “cheese” as a metaphor, the author talks about serious concerns of life and addresses them very nicely. Reading this book provides strength to the reader to cope with any type of change, be it physical, emotional, mental or spiritual.
This book is a must if you fear the prospect of life and worry about adapting to changes in future.
The Power of Positive Thinking
Written by: Norman Vincent Peale
Published in: 1952
Norman, being a pastor, had wide experience working as a healer and motivational speaker. He saw many people struggling with their problems, therefore, he compiled spiritual solutions to all such problems into his book.
In the book, although the author reiterates having faith in god and sharing the lessons from the holy bible, it can benefit everyone, even those who don’t believe in god. He tries to connect the stories and lessons of bible with the real life to make it understandable for the reader.
If you have anger issues, feel resentment and experience negative thoughts or hatred towards anyone, this book will work as a remedy for you. This book will rescue you from the crisis you face in your life and provide you with the confidence that you need.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Written by: Paulo Coelho
Published in: 1988
Through the story of the protagonist, Santiago, the author educates us on important lessons of life, some of which are perseverance, courage to begin, having patience, etc. Like a normal human being, Santiago sees a dream of a treasure therefore, he wants to find that. However, he fears acting on his ambitions. Likewise, we experience the fear of beginning an enterprise as we are afraid of failure and being judged.
Nonetheless, he gains the courage to pursue his dreams and thus begins his journey to find the treasure of his dreams. During this journey, he sees a lot of ups and downs but he doesn’t give up. In this journey, he meets an alchemist, who changes his life forever.
The book beautifully deals with the hurdles that we experience in achieving our goals in daily life. This book can provide a boost to those who love reading positive-thinking books.
The Power Of Your Subconscious Mind
Written by: Joseph Murphy
Published in: 1963
Talking about the books to read for a positive mindset in 2024, how can we forget to include this book?! This book is a treasure in itself as it uncovers the hidden treasure we all have- the power of the subconscious mind.
In the beginning, the book feels a bit slow and boring. However, as you keep reading, you feel yourself engrossed in it. The author presents the concepts of practical implementations to harness the potential of your subconscious mind.
The author talks about ways to think positively, visualise things, have a dream and train your subconscious mind. He believes, doing so will bring good results for you.
Reading is one of the best habits one can have, it has so many benefits and positive effects on you. Ready powerful self-help books certainly bring good results. Books like “Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before” and “Man’s Search for Meaning” give you a true sense of life. Moreover, these books help you inculcate positivity and gain strength to face the challenges of life.
Although, we already know most of these positive mindset concepts, the way they are explained in the books for positive mindset provides you with a different perspective. Resultantly, these concepts compel you to emerge stronger and live to the fullest.