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Cover of Umeed Ki Kiran - Self-Help Book in Urdu   Umeed Ki Kiran - Self-Help Book in Urdu Aneeta Yaqoob
"Umeed Ki Kiran" by Aneeta Yaqoob is a self-help book in Urdu that inspires hope, resilience, a…
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…
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 Tajziya-e-Hayat Tajziya-e-Hayat Nazma Siddiqui
Tajziya-e-Hayat is an inspiring book about passion and a highly effective book on importace of …
Cover of کیا اپ نے سوچا ہے؟کیا اپ نے سوچا ہے؟AFSHAN HUMA
Kiya Apne Socha Hai? is highly impactful & motivational book that beautifully blends personal r…
Cover of The Uncommon SenseThe Uncommon SenseDarashikoh Hashmi
Uncommon Sense is highly impactful personal growth book that challenges the ordinary and pushes…
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The Uncommon Sense

Uncommon Sense is highly impactful personal growth book that challenges the ordinary and pushes you to rethink the way you live, decide, and evolve. If common sense has kept you stuck in the same patterns, this book invites you to…

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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 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 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 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 جبرِ مسلسل - Jabr e Musalsal- Best Personal Development Bookجبرِ مسلسل - Jabr e Musalsal- Best Personal Development BookMuhammad Jahangeer Badar
Best personal development book جبرِ مسلسل Jabr e Musalsal by Muhammad Jahangeer Badar is writte…
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 الفاظ کی طاقت - Alfaz ki Taqaat- Communication Skills Bookالفاظ کی طاقت - Alfaz ki Taqaat- Communication Skills BookTuba Aimen
Unlock the Secrets of Effective Communication with "الفاظ کی طاقت Alfaz ki Taqaat" by Tuba Aime…

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

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Cover of 20 Steps to Writing Articles- Article Writing Book 20 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 کامیاب زندگی کے اصول - Kamyab Zindagi k Usool- Self-development Book in Urdu   Top Ratedکامیاب زندگی کے اصول - Kamyab Zindagi k Usool- Self-development Book in Urdu Zunara Zafar
Self-development books in Urdu like 'کامیاب زندگی کے اصول - Kamyab Zindagi k Usool' by Zunara Z…
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 کامیابی کے جدید اصول / Kamyabi k Jadeed Usool- Book for Successful Life کامیابی کے جدید اصول / Kamyabi k Jadeed Usool- Book for Successful Life Mudassir Majeed
Book for Successful Life کامیابی کے جدید اصول / Kamyabi k Jadeed Usool by Mudassir Majeed is yo…
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 شخصیت کی تعمیر - Shaksiyat ki Tameer - Self Development Bookشخصیت کی تعمیر - Shaksiyat ki Tameer - Self Development BookIrfan Mehmud
Shaksiyat ki Tameer by Irfan Mehmud is a practical self development book that focuses on buildi…
Cover of Raaz-e-Nihaan- Self-Realization Book Raaz-e-Nihaan- Self-Realization Book Sadaf Usman
Raaz-e-Nihaan by Sadaf Usman is a powerful self-realization book that guides readers through th…
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Cover of Flawless - Book on Imperfection
“In this world full of flaws, we tend to strive for perfection, not knowing that in imperfection lies the success of our future.”
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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۔

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۔

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."

Self-Help/Motivation books — common questions

What are the best Self-Help/Motivation books by Pakistani authors?
Rated highest by readers on Daastan: کامیاب زندگی کے اصول - Kamyab Zindagi k Usool- Self-development Book in Urdu (5.0/5 from 4 readers), Mind De- Talks - Self-Help Journal (5.0/5 from 3 readers) and Peregrination of the Soul (5.0/5 from 3 readers).
Which Self-Help/Motivation book should I read first?
The most-read titles on this shelf are شخصیت کی تعمیر - Shaksiyat ki Tameer - Self Development Book, 20 Steps to Writing Articles- Article Writing Book and Personalities — a fair place to start if you are new to self-help/motivation.
Who are the Self-Help/Motivation authors on Daastan?
Among the most published on this shelf are Saad Riaz, AFSHAN HUMA, Amber Khan and Aneeta Yaqoob. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.
Are there Self-Help/Motivation books in Urdu?
Yes — 9 Urdu self-help/motivation books, alongside 24 in English. Both are printed and delivered across Pakistan.
Are Self-Help/Motivation books available as e-books?
21 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the self-help/motivation e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.
How much do Self-Help/Motivation books cost?
Print editions run from Rs 270 to Rs 2,500, averaging about Rs 1,120. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What do readers say about Self-Help/Motivation books on Daastan?
40 readers have rated books on this shelf, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.
What are some memorable lines from Self-Help/Motivation books?
“اسے دیکھ کر فرح نے سر اٹھا کر اسے دیکھا اور ہلکا سا مسکرائی تاکہ اسے محسوس نہیں ہو وہ کیا سوچ رہی ہے کیا کرنا چاہتی ہے۔” — جبرِ مسلسل - Jabr e Musalsal- Best Personal Development Book
“زندگی میں پیسہ کمانے سے زیادہ اہم اپنی زندگی کے مقصد کو تلاش کرنا اور اس کے راستے پر جتنی جلدی ہو سکے روانہ ہوناہے۔” — کامیابی کے جدید اصول / Kamyabi k Jadeed Usool- Book for Successful Life
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How many Self-Help/Motivation books are on Daastan?
33 published self-help/motivation titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.

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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…
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40 Days of Gratitude by Daastan is a powerful book about gratitude designed to bring calm, clar…
Cover of Umeed Ki Kiran - Self-Help Book in Urdu   Umeed Ki Kiran - Self-Help Book in Urdu Aneeta Yaqoob
"Umeed Ki Kiran" by Aneeta Yaqoob is a self-help book in Urdu that inspires hope, resilience, a…
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…