When we become mommas, everything changes.  We are up to our necks in dirty diapers and laundry and we don't remember the last time we washed our hair.  When someone asks us what we do for fun, we simply don't know how to answer that anymore.  

So many times we become mommas and we lose a bit of ourselves.  We forget who we were before the babies.  Now don't get me wrong, we love those little ones but its important to prioritize ourselves and feel more in control.  

From secrets to truly being happy or start to reclaim your own life, personal development books can help us live our best lives and stop caring about what others think! 

While not all of these books are necessarily written only for moms, they all provide actionable, straightforward advice to streamline life with kiddos! And they have all had an impact on my life!

As a mother herself, Rubin streamlines her home life, spends money more wisely, and begins to focus on the things that really matter.  She dedicated a year of her life to this project after she realized "The days are long, but the years are short. Time is passing, and I'm not focusing enough on the things that really matter."

If that's something you can relate to, this book is for you. 

Critical thinking skills will take us all far in life and Marie's thought process of "Everything is Figureoutable" will serve anyone well.  This book will retrain your brain to think more creatively and positively in the face of setbacks.  

Its a must read for anyone who wants to face their fears, fulfill their dreams, and find a better way forward (plus instill those same things in their children!). 

Whatever your opinion is on Rachel Hollis, I still believe her message in this book is truly a good one as she gives you permission to take time to feel good about yourself.  She provides a swift kick in the ass many of us need to reclaim our own lives and bodies.  Hollis has a no nonsense approach that I love but if you are sensitive - be warned. 

I will preach about a Morning Routine until the day I die as it has dramatically changed my life! The Miracle Morning Book provides a simple approach to achieving everything you've ever wanted and faster than you ever thought possible.  You can apply these practices to motherhood or any other facet of your life!

As a recovering - and honestly still struggling - perfectionist, this book holds some power! This book will inspire you to embark on a journey to put an end to people-pleasing tendencies, embrace moments of simplicity, quit and stillness, and accept that you are worthy of love, belonging and joy.  

In this book Shonda teaches us to embrace saying YES to the things that scare us to learn to explore, empower, applaud, and lover ourselves.  Honest, raw, revelatory, and a lot of fun and wrapped up in one.  If you are a homebody, she will provide motivation to get our and try something new.  

This book opened my eyes immensely and really made me consider how we are approaching challenges with our kids.  Dweck shows us how success in school, work, sports, the arts, and almost every area of of life can be dramatically influenced by how we think about our talents and abilities.  With the right mindset, we can motivate those we lead, teach, and love to transform their lives and our own!

This book will help you learn how to make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy) overcome a lack of motivation and willpower, and design your life to make success easier! If that doesn't sound like something to help us mommas, I don't know what would! Use his simple behaviors to make good habits and break the bad ones!

If you've ever doubted yourself or felt truly underestimated, this book will inspire a new kind of belief and confidence in you and your dreams! Jamie provides raw vulnerability and down-to-earth warmth to show us that we too have what it take to believe in ourselves!

This book will help you see that your life can be anything you set your mind out to make it.  With witty humor and occasional potty mouth, Sincero will speak to regular moms who are simply trying to do a good job.  She provides a refreshing reminder that we can all find what's not working and change it.  

Reading personal development has had a profound impact on my life and I wish I was introduced to the genre earlier in life! I find so much inspiration and motivation to help me reach my goals within these pages.  

I hope you enjoy these recommendations and find a new read to check out! Snuggle up with a good book and take care of yourself, momma!

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