3. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

Mental health experts we’ve talked to also recommend this book to those who want to become more intentional. According to them, this book teaches its readers how to get rid of old ways and see life from a different perspective—all helping them become more intentional and effective individuals.

While this motivational book has long been recommended as a favorite within the business world, you can still put into practice its self-efficacy tools in your daily life. Of the book’s many lessons, it offers helpful principles to find balance and prioritize things helpfully and efficiently.

For those dealing with low motivation or an inability to get organized, the author’s methods could help signal a lightbulb to create a healthy routine.