As we settle into the second month of 2025, we're prioritising self-care and growth. And with a fresh wave of self-help books hitting shelves, we're ready to have our mindsets challenged.

Whether you’re looking to cultivate resilience, redefine ambition, or gain deeper insights into happiness and decision-making, this year’s most anticipated releases offer something for everyone. Here’s a closer look at the must-read self help books of 2025.

Let Them, Mel Robbins

One of the most anticipated books of the year so far, Mel Robbins’ Let Them presents a two-step approach to a fulfilling life – release control over others and embrace personal choice. Praised by Oprah, this empowering and transformative self-help book is set to reshape readers’ perspectives on challenges, fostering freedom, resilience, and self-growth. 

Secrets of Adulthood, Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin’s Secrets of Adulthood distils life lessons into powerful aphorisms, offering insights on happiness, decision-making, and personal growth. Inspired by her own challenges, she started writing the book to share with her daughters. The pages contain witty, thought-provoking truths to help readers (and her children) navigate life’s complexities with clarity and a fresh perspective of struggles. 

Who Better Than You? Will Packer

A dynamic guide to success, Who Better Than You? by Will Packer blends Hollywood insights, personal stories, and practical advice. With lessons on confidence, perseverance, and strategic networking, this entertaining book inspires people to take control of their own journeys. 

The Power Pause, Neha Ruch

The Power Pause redefines stay-at-home parenthood for the modern woman, offering guidance on navigating identity shifts and going through a career pause. Through expert advice, real stories, and interactive exercises, it empowers caregivers to embrace ambition while prioritising their families.