With so much going around in the world, from the pandemic to social restrictions, it's hard to keep ourselves motivated and in the right headspace.

Andrew Neel/Pexels | At times, even the best of us feel helpless, as if everything has come to an end. In such times one needs inspiration, and the best way to get it is through motivational books

With your local malls and entertainment spots shutting down and people unable to travel back to their hometowns and families, things can seem pretty bleak.  In such times you need inspiration and what better way to get inspired than reading motivational books to get yourselves back on track.

Listed below are some gems that not only make for a great read but will help you get back on your feet in no time too.

#1 - “The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People” By Stephen R. Covey

Released in 1989, this book was an instant hit among readers. It got them questioning themselves as to whether or not their life was going in the right direction. And if not, it provided them with simple techniques and workarounds to get everything back on track. Since its initial publication, the book has become an international bestseller, selling more than 25 million copies worldwide.

Cottonbro/Pexels | Released in 1989, this book caused people to question themselves as to whether or not their life was going in the right direction

#2 - “Untamed” By Glennon Doyle

Coming from bestselling author Glennon Doyle, the book talks about a woman who gradually learns that being a mother isn't about compromising on her own wishes and dreams for the sake of her children's happiness. Instead, it's about teaching them how to live life to its fullest and fulfill every dream they've ever had. It also talks about getting back on your feet after tragedies like divorce and losing someone important in your life. Needless to say, this one’s a keeper..

#3 - “Drop The Ball: Achieving More By Doing Less” By Tiffany Dufu

Remember those days when you felt like throwing away your to-do list and just enjoying the things you liked doing? Well, Dufu's book is all about just that. explaining to women that sometimes it's okay to ditch the plan and do what makes you happy.

#4 - “The Four Agreements” By Don Miguel Ruiz

Inspired by ancient Toltec wisdom (a pre-Columbian Mesoamerican culture), “The Four Agreements” lays down a few ground rules that can change your life for the better. In the book, Don Miguel Ruiz claims that everything we do is based on agreements, either made with ourselves, the things around us, or superhuman beings. He asks people to find their true selves rather than living their lives by worldly and social norms.

Aaron Landman/Pexels | Inspired by ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements lays down a few protocols that can change your life for good

Now that you've gone through the books, and know what each of them focuses on, which one are you going to choose?