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English Self-Help/Motivation

Practical books on confidence, money, habits, healing and getting unstuck - written by Pakistani authors for our context, not imported advice. Invest in the one book that could change your year.

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Cover of Darkness to Light; A Journey of Self-Discovery and HealingDarkness to Light; A Journey of Self-Discovery and HealingFaria Akram
Darkness to Light: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing by Faria Akram is a heartfelt self d…
Cover of A Pursuit Within - Healing BookTop 3 in Self-Help/MotivationA Pursuit Within - Healing BookSana Shoaib
“Healing doesn’t mean the pain goes away; it means you learn to live with it.”A Pursuit Within …
Cover of Guilt in Gold - Women Empowerment Book   Guilt in Gold - Women Empowerment Book Asra Amjad
Guilt in Gold is a women empowerment book that shines a light on the lives of those who were ta…
Cover of I Am Busier Than YouI Am Busier Than YouSaad Riaz
Am Busier Than You by Saad Riaz is an inspirational book on kindness that offers a fresh perspe…
Cover of Subtle spur to sparkleSubtle spur to sparkleNayyab Manzoor
Subtle Spur to Sparkle by Nayyab Manzoor is a heartfelt book on self love, designed to inspire …
Cover of The Uncommon Sense #1 in Self-Help/MotivationThe Uncommon SenseDarashikoh Hashmi
Uncommon Sense is highly impactful personal growth book that challenges the ordinary and pushes…
Cover of Peregrination of the Soul Top RatedPeregrination of the Soul Syeda Khair-ul-Bariyah
Peregrination of the Soul is a powerful personality development book and an inspiring book on p…
Cover of One Thing Better - Personal Statement GuidebookOne Thing Better - Personal Statement GuidebookKalsoom Syed
"One Thing Better" by Kalsoom Syed serves as a straightforward personal statement guidebook. It…
Cover of کامیاب زندگی کے اصول - Kamyab Zindagi k Usool- Self-development Book in Urdu
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کامیاب زندگی کے اصول - Kamyab Zindagi k Usool- Self-development Book in Urdu

Self-development books in Urdu like 'کامیاب زندگی کے اصول - Kamyab Zindagi k Usool' by Zunara Zafar help you discover your hidden potential and guide you to live a truly successful life. Many people fail because they don’t value t…

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Cover of Belief Makes All Things PossibleBelief Makes All Things PossibleAntoine Desulme
Belief Makes All Things Possible by Antoine Desulm is a highly effective habit formation book t…
Cover of Soul WordsSoul WordsSoul Words Publication
Soul Words by Soul Words Publication is an extremely helpful self motivation book designed to g…
Cover of Mind Heart & Life- Decision Making Book  Mind Heart & Life- Decision Making Book Sadeeq Akbar
Looking for a decision-making book that truly changes the way you think and act?Mind Heart & Li…
Cover of 20 Steps to Writing Articles- Article Writing Book Top 3 in Self-Help/Motivation20 Steps to Writing Articles- Article Writing Book Omar Iftikhar
HARD COPY INCLUDES 2 BONUS CHAPTERS: PUBLISHING ADVICE & 20 KEY POINTS TO ENHANCE YOUR WRITING …
Cover of Hidden Gems- Positive Psychology Book Hidden Gems- Positive Psychology Book Dr. Rabia
Discover your true potential with “Hidden Gems” by Dr. Rabia, a positive psychology book design…
Cover of Fighting Inner BattlesFighting Inner BattlesAshraf Mall
Fighting Inner Battles by Ashraf Mall is a motivational book in English and a self help book wr…
Cover of Old Money - The Millennial's Manual for Traditional InvestmentOld Money - The Millennial's Manual for Traditional InvestmentRumaisa Ahmed
Old Money is a financial literacy book designed to simplify money and investing. It explains fi…
Cover of The Abnormally Normal - Self Awareness BookThe Abnormally Normal - Self Awareness BookFakhar.e.Zahra Bukhari
Pre-order (within Pkaistan): PKR 500. Outside Pakistan: $15. * No COD applicable in pre-order p…

The journal is so good to explore yourself???? Highly recommended ????????

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Cover of Flawless - Book on Imperfection Flawless - Book on Imperfection Maha Tariq
10% OFF! To live a beautiful life is an art, but to live that life while embracing every crack,…
Cover of Revamp and WInRevamp and WInMaaz Khawaja
Pre-order (within Pkaistan): PKR 700. Outside Pakistan: $15. * No COD applicable in pre-order p…
Cover of 40 Days of Gratitutde - Book About Gratitude 40 Days of Gratitutde - Book About Gratitude
40 Days of Gratitude by Daastan is a powerful book about gratitude designed to bring calm, clar…
Cover of Mind De- Talks - Self-Help Journal   Top RatedMind De- Talks - Self-Help Journal
Mind De-Talks is a self-help journal by Daastan that helps you manage stress, explore your emot…
Cover of Nur e Amber - Book for Self MotivationNur e Amber - Book for Self MotivationAmber Khan
Nur e Amber: The Essence of Healing & Transformation is a powerful book for self motivation tha…
Cover of The Awakening - A journey towards self-discovery- Personal Transformation Book The Awakening - A journey towards self-discovery- Personal Transformation Book Arooj Anjum
The Awakening: A Journey Towards Self-Discovery by Arooj Anjum is a personal transformation boo…
Cover of The 5 Blocks of Barakah - Reclaiming the Amanah of Time, Productivity, and Spiritual BalanceThe 5 Blocks of Barakah - Reclaiming the Amanah of Time, Productivity, and Spiritual BalanceSyed Jeelani
The 5 Blocks of Barakah by Syed Jeelani is a life-changing book for Productivity that goes beyo…
Cover of PersonalitiesPersonalitiesSaad Riaz
Personalities by Saad Riaz is a self reflection book and a self help book in English language. …
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Cover of The 5 Blocks of Barakah - Reclaiming the Amanah of Time, Productivity, and Spiritual Balance
“Every time you say “Yes” to a mindless commitment, you say “No” to your energy, your family, and your soul.”
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جبرِ مسلسل ازمحمد جہانگیر بدر - Daastan — daastan.com
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جبرِ مسلسل ازمحمد جہانگیر بدر - Daastan

ہر ناامید اور مایوس شخص کو اچھے دنوں کے آنے کی امید دلاتی یہ کتاب بلاشبہ اپنی نوعیت میں منفرد ہے۔ بُرا وقت ہمیشہ آزمائش بن کر آتا ہے اور ہر آزمائش انسان کو منزل سے ایک قدم اور قریب کر دیتی ہے۔

Ummed ki Kiran: Aneeta Yaqoob’s Journey with Daastan - Daastan — daastan.com
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Ummed ki Kiran: Aneeta Yaqoob’s Journey with Daastan - Daastan

A reflective interview with Aneeta Yaqoob exploring psychology & about her self-help book in urdu" Umeed ki Kiran."

الفاظ کی طاقت از طوبیٰ ایمن - Daastan الفاظ کی طاقت از طوبیٰ ایمن Book Blogs — daastan.com
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الفاظ کی طاقت از طوبیٰ ایمن - Daastan الفاظ کی طاقت از طوبیٰ ایمن Book Blogs

الفاظ بہت زیادہ طاقت رکھتے ہیں۔ لفظوں کی طاقت اوران کااثر ایک حقیقت ہے۔ ایک لفظ کسی کی پوری زندگی تبدیل کر دیتا ہے، الفاظ جہاں زندگی دیتے ہیں وہی زندگی چھین بھی لیتے ہیں اسی لیے کہتے ہیں الفاظ کا استعمال سوچ سمجھ کر کرنا چاہیے۔

English Self-Help/Motivation books — common questions

What are the best English Self-Help/Motivation books by Pakistani authors?
Rated highest by readers on Daastan: Mind De- Talks - Self-Help Journal (5.0/5 from 3 readers), Peregrination of the Soul (5.0/5 from 3 readers) and 20 Steps to Writing Articles- Article Writing Book (4.8/5 from 4 readers).
Which English Self-Help/Motivation book should I read first?
The most-read titles on this shelf are 20 Steps to Writing Articles- Article Writing Book , Personalities and Darkness to Light; A Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing — a fair place to start if you are new to English self-help/motivation.
Who are the English Self-Help/Motivation authors on Daastan?
Among the most published on this shelf are Saad Riaz, Amber Khan, Antoine Desulme and Arooj Anjum. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.
Are there Urdu Self-Help/Motivation books as well?
Yes — 9 Urdu self-help/motivation books, alongside the 24 English titles on this shelf.
Are English Self-Help/Motivation books available as e-books?
15 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the English self-help/motivation e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.
How much do English Self-Help/Motivation books cost?
Print editions run from Rs 270 to Rs 2,500, averaging about Rs 1,204. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What do readers say about English Self-Help/Motivation books on Daastan?
29 readers have rated books on this shelf, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.
What are some memorable lines from English Self-Help/Motivation books?
“Ultimately, the purpose of life is what you define it to be, and it evolves as you grow and experience life.” — A Pursuit Within - Healing Book
“There are women who suffer in silence, who bury their pain behind locked doors, who swallow their grief to keep the world steady for their children.” — Guilt in Gold - Women Empowerment Book
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How many English Self-Help/Motivation books are on Daastan?
24 published English self-help/motivation titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.

Recently added to English Self-Help/Motivation

Cover of The 5 Blocks of Barakah - Reclaiming the Amanah of Time, Productivity, and Spiritual BalanceThe 5 Blocks of Barakah - Reclaiming the Amanah of Time, Productivity, and Spiritual BalanceSyed Jeelani
The 5 Blocks of Barakah by Syed Jeelani is a life-changing book for Productivity that goes beyo…
Cover of 40 Days of Gratitutde - Book About Gratitude 40 Days of Gratitutde - Book About Gratitude
40 Days of Gratitude by Daastan is a powerful book about gratitude designed to bring calm, clar…
Cover of A Pursuit Within - Healing BookA Pursuit Within - Healing BookSana Shoaib
“Healing doesn’t mean the pain goes away; it means you learn to live with it.”A Pursuit Within …
Cover of Guilt in Gold - Women Empowerment Book   Guilt in Gold - Women Empowerment Book Asra Amjad
Guilt in Gold is a women empowerment book that shines a light on the lives of those who were ta…
Cover of I Am Busier Than YouI Am Busier Than YouSaad Riaz
Am Busier Than You by Saad Riaz is an inspirational book on kindness that offers a fresh perspe…

A small shelf, for now

24 books in Self-Help/Motivation so far — we publish new titles every week. In the meantime, these shelves have more to browse: