Getting better at time management and delegating tasks requires some introspection and further studying. The following self-help books offer a treasure trove of information on living more productive lives.

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Charles is a renowned business reporter that utilises scientific evidence and captivating stories to explain the workings behind habit formation.

He identifies ways for how new habits can be formed, as well as ways to change existing patterns of habit formation and what can be done to establish new habits. He argues that people need to focus more on their good habits.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

This book is arguably one of the most influential books of all time. It is an easy guide for people that want to improve their productivity personally and in their workplace.

It focuses on defining your goals and priorities as an individual and how developing new habits in the process. Covey uses a series of analogies to help readers to identify what’s really important.

Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy

This is a book for all the procrastinators out there. Brian Tracy provides guidelines on how to overcome procrastination that persists. The title of the book was inspired by a famous Mark Twain quote, “Eat a live frog the first thing in the morning, and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.”

The author explains how and why exactly you should get up early in the morning. Tracy explains a few time management techniques that many successful people use in their daily life. He also gives advice on setting goals and getting more organised.

The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferris

Ferriss explains in this step-by-step guide how it is possible for anyone to start earning a monthly five-figure income by working a meagre 4 hours a day.

This means you will have more time to live the life you’ve been wanting to live without being just another number in the rat race. He includes more than 50 real-life case studies and useful tips and on how to live a more fulfilling life by working less.

These books are great value for money. Locate these books online or find them in a bookstore near you.