Books by The School of Life

How to Understand Yourself

Psychological tests and questionnaires to develop emotional intelligence

The Secrets of Successful Friendships

Big Ideas from Science

How scientific discoveries shape our lives

What Can I Do When I Grow Up?

A young person's guide to careers, money and the future

The Confidence Workbook

Building courage and self-belief

From Trauma to Healing

How to locate, process and recover from psychological wounds

On Loneliness

How to overcome isolation and enjoy solitude

Self-Improvement Journal

A guided journal for vows, goals, and aspirations

How Emotionally Mature Are You?

A guide to psychological adulthood

The Meaning of Life

the true ingredients of fulfilment

Complete the Story

Exercise your imagination; discover your true self

Self-Reflection Journal

The School of Life Guide to Modern Manners

How to navigate the dilemmas of social life

Essential Ideas 2

Self-Awareness

Big Ideas from Literature

How books can change your world

How Ready Are You For Love?

A path to more fulfiling and joyful relationships

The Secrets of Successful Relationships

Getting Over Your Parents

Untangling your childhood

What Are They Feeling?

The adventures of an empathy detective

Essential Ideas 1

Love

Calm in 40 Images

The art of finding serenity

The School of Life - Stay or Leave

How to remain in, or end, your relationship

On Family

the joys and challenges of family life; a photographic project

Self-Knowledge in 40 Images

The art of self-understanding

Journal Prompt Cards

A tool for more effective journaling

What Are You Feeling?

A picture book of your emotions

A Voice of One's Own

A story about confidence and self-belief

The School of Life Writing Journal - Burgundy

Find greater calm, joy and self-awareness

The School of Life Writing Journal - Sage

Find greater calm, joy and self-awareness

An Emotional Menagerie

Feelings from A-Z

On Divorce

Portraits and voices of separation: a photographic project by Harry Borden

The Career Workbook

Fulfilment at Work

The School of Life

A Job to Love : how to find a fulfilling career

Reasons to be Hopeful

what remains consoling, inspiring and beautiful

A History of Ideas

The most intriguing, relevant and helpful concepts from the story of humanity

15 Minute Timer

Confidence in 40 Images

The Art of Self-belief

Dating Cards

For more productive, insightful and playful encounters

What Do I Really Want to Achieve?

a tool to focus your life’s goals and priorities

A Therapeutic Library

100 essential books that teach fulfilment, calm and well-being

The School of Life

Relationships : learning to love

The School of Life

Calm : the harmony and serenity we crave

A Therapeutic Atlas

Destinations to inspire and enchant

The School of Life

On Mental Illness : what can calm, reassure and console

How Modern Media Destroys Our Minds

calming the chaos

Art Against Despair

Pictures to restore hope

Big Ideas from History

a history of the world for YOU

Small Pleasures

What makes life truly valuable

The Meaning of Life

Cards for profound and playful chat

The Good Enough Parent

How to raise contented, interesting and resilient children

Nature and Me

a guide to the joys and excitements of the outdoors

How to Find the Right Words

a guide to delivering life’s most awkward messages

The Calm Workbook

A Guide to Greater Serenity

Drawing as Therapy

Know Yourself Through Art

Bold Truths

20 Philosophical Prints

What They Forgot to Teach You at School

Essential emotional lessons needed to thrive

Varieties of Melancholy

a hopeful guide to our sombre moods

The Book of Me

a children’s journal of self-discovery

Screen-Free Fun

80 amazing activities from sock sliding to raindrop racing

The Couple's Workbook

Homework to help love last

A More Exciting Life

A Guide to Greater Freedom, Spontaneity and Enjoyment

Anxiety

Meditations on the Anxious Mind

Happy, Healthy Minds

A Children's Guide to Emotional Wellbeing

Dating

Who Am I?

Psychological exercises to develop self-understanding

Insomnia

A guide to, and consolation for, the restless early hours

Affairs

How to Overcome Your Childhood

Big Ideas for Curious Minds

An Introduction to Philosophy

How to Travel

The Joys and Sorrows of Parenting

What is Psychotherapy?

Phone Detox

Self-Knowledge

On Confidence

Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person

How to Find Love

The School of Life Dictionary

Great Thinkers

Simple Tools from 60 Great Thinkers to Improve Your Life Today