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Sweary Self-Help

Tired of the same old self-help coddling? Need a good cuss word and a kick in the pants to motivate you? Here are 10 self-help books with a fresh approach to help you get your sh*t together and start living your best life already.

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  • The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck

    a Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

    Manson, Mark,
    Blogger turned author Mark Manson cuts right through the crap and tells it like it is in this raw, uncensored self-help book. Once you conquer your fears, that's when life begins, and when life gives you lemons, make a good poop joke.
    BookNew York : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2016. — 158.1 MANSON
  • How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t

    14 Habits That Are Holding You Back From Happiness

    Owen, Andrea, 1975-
    A direct approach to self-help for women, this book tackles the self-destructive behaviors that women tend to do such as people-pleasing and self-doubt. Life coach Andrea Owen teaches you to face your insecurities head-on, empower yourself…
    BookBerkeley, California : Seal Press, [2017] — 158.1 OWEN
  • Seriously, you need to read this book if you think you're anything less than a badass. Get inspired, create the life you love,, and do it now! Success coach and bestselling author Jen Sincero offers the advice in this book to anyone ready…
    Downloadable Audiobook[Old Saybrook, Connecticut] : Tantor Audio, [2013]. — Overdrive eAudiobook
  • Girl, Wash Your Face

    Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be

    Hollis, Rachel (Event planner),
    CEO of her own media company, Rachel Hollis dishes out tips for better living while acknowledging and embracing her own human self. Release the joyous, confident woman that's inside of you waiting to be free.
    BookNashville, Tennessee : Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, 2018. — 248.843 HOLLIS
  • F*ck Feelings

    One Shrink's Practical Advice for Managing All Life's Impossible Problems

    Bennett, Michael, 1945-
    Written by a psychiatrist and his comedy-writing daughter, this brilliant and hilarious book encourages you to stop trying to change the things you cannot change and take control of the things you can.
    eBookNew York : Simon & Schuster, 2015. — Overdrive eBook
  • Make Your Bed

    Little Things That Can Change Your Life...and Maybe the World

    McRaven, William H. (William Harry), 1955-
    Written by Navy SEAL William H. McRaven, "Make your Bed" began as a commencement speech at University of Texas. In this book, McRaven shares the 10 lessons he learned from Navy SEAL training and how they will change your life.
    Downloadable Audiobook[New York] : Hachette Audio, 2017. — Overdrive eAudiobook
  • The Antidote

    Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking

    Burkeman, Oliver
    This book is "happiness for people who can't stand positive thinking." If self-help books don't work for you, this author totally gets it: wealth does not equal happiness, marriage doesn't equal love and so on. This thought-provoking book…
    BookNew York : Faber and Faber, 2012. — 158 BURKEMAN
  • From the writer of "You are a Badass" comes this book of advice on how to make your own d*mn money.
    Downloadable AudiobookNew York : Penguin Audio, 2017. — Overdrive eAudiobook
  • Summary and Analysis of You Are a Badass

    Based on the Book by Jen Sincero

    No spare time? Read this book for the short and sweet version of "You are a Badass." But be prepared, you're going to want to read the entire book once you've read this nugget.
    eBook[United States] : Worth Books, 2017. — Hoopla eBook