Five Books To Get You Motivated AF

We all need a kick up the @$$ sometimes, whether we like it or not. A plan for self-improvement and productivity is something we should be doing on a daily basis, so why don't we? 

We all take the blame for being stuck in the mud when simply put, all it takes is a change of perspective and priorities. May it be in your career, your relationships or even down to sticking to your New Years resolutions. 

Now before you start to think: “I can’t or don’t know how to do that” or “That already sounds too complicated”... you’ve unknowingly already begun to procrastinate and self-doubt. 

Hands up if you’ve ever been personally victimized by laziness, procrastination or self-doubt? Have you ever spent too much time thinking or questioning that assignment you have to do — rather than spending that time on productive thoughts on how to tackle it? Because, same...

As exemplified in the 2018 book “The Rise of Victimhood Culture” (It’s more a dynamic book based on societal thinking of moral conflicts). Its framework can really be practiced on an individual when it comes to self-doubting and just doing. 

Self-doubt is the main issue when it comes to achieving and overcoming goals, which we all play the victim. 

Below are Gold’s top 5 self-help books and reviews to get you in the right mindset to get yourself motivated. 

1 The Discomfort Zone - Farrah Storr

Honestly, just look at Mrs. Storr. Need we say more? 

This impeccable book is the antidote to overcome a time of anxiety when facing new life challenges. In a nutshell, your best achievements are when you step out of your comfort zone and aim to not just survive but thrive. 

Even Tess Holliday herself said about The Discomfort Zone:

“The Discomfort Zone is a book that we all so desperately need. Farrah has a way of lighting a fire inside of you with her words, her journey, and her spirit. I urge you to read this book, deal with those feelings that are holding you back and thrive in the discomfort zone”

2. How To Own The Room - Viv Groskop

Viv Groskop is an inspirational woman and comedian, she includes a range of foolproof tips and tricks, not only for public speaking but building self-confidence. 

Daisy Buchanan, author of “How To Be a Grown Up” reviewed the book as:

“An excellent, truly useful guide to getting more women front and center, encouraging us to take part, noisily, in public life. (The podcast is also fabulous.)’"

3. Girlboss - Sophia Amoruso

A personal favorite of mine after watching the Girlboss Netflix show. Just how Sophia Amoruso was relentless in establishing her career as founder of NastyGal. She is not like any other CEO, she has sass and humor and style. She explores her individual path to success, with brilliant pointers tucked in the pages, this is definitely one to keep in your back pocket. 

4. How To Be An Overnight Success - Maria Hatzistefanis

This book doesn’t get as much credit as it should. It's quite the hidden gem, if I may so myself. Not only is Maria Hatzistefanis founder of Nip + Fab, but she liaises with Poppy Delevigne and Kylie Jenner. She truly believes any women has the potential to be as successful as she can be. 

5. Bloody Brilliant Women - Cathy Newman

Don’t feel like getting down into the nitty gritty yet of completely changing your life around?Or maybe you just need some inspiration? 

The title says it for you. Cathy Newman delves into the past and highlights the greatest heroines of all time, and really examines how these brave women through history have achieved and overcome so much. 

So... What are you waiting for. We're in 2019 now and have the power to do anything we put our minds to. If you're feeling motivated but need that extra push, grab one of these books in a Waterstones or WHSmith near you!