5 Self Help Books That Helped Me Stop Overthinking

If your brain loves going in circles and replaying the same worries on loop  welcome to the club. I used to spend hours trapped in my head until I found a few books that helped me break that cycle. Here are 5 of the best self help books of all time that genuinely helped me stop overthinking and start living.

1. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

This book isn’t about theory. It’s about presence. It taught me how to step out of my mind and into the current moment. Easily one of the best self improvement books of all time for anxious overthinkers.

2. Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty

Modern life meets ancient wisdom. Shetty’s stories and exercises helped me quiet the noise, prioritize what matters, and stop sweating the small stuff.

3. The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer

Not an easy read, but deeply rewarding. This one dives into how our thoughts aren’t “us”, they’re just noise. Once you grasp that, overthinking loses its grip.

4. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

Blunt, funny, and deeply liberating. It helped me let go of trying to control everything, including what others think. Definitely one of the top rated self help books of all time.

5. Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday

If your mind runs 24/7, this book will slow it down. Drawing from Stoicism, Buddhism, and modern psychology, Holiday makes a powerful case for the value of inner calm.

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Need a Place to Start?

You don’t need to read them all. Pick one that resonates, whether it’s spiritual, practical, or mindset-based and dive in slowly.

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About the Author

Peter PD is a writer and productivity nerd who believes clarity starts with asking better questions. He reads weird books, builds Notion templates, and occasionally obsesses over funnel design.