Personal Self Growth

Our society is obsessed with achievement. Young people are pushed toward the next test or the "best" grammar school, high school, or college they can get into. Adults push themselves toward the highest-paying, most prestigious jobs, seeking promotions and public recognition. As Adam Gopnik points out, the result is not so much a rat race as a rat maze, with no way out. Except one: to choose accomplishment over achievement.

Being a teenager is both wonderful and challenging. In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey applies the proven wisdom of the 7 Habits to teens and the tough issues and life-changing decisions they face. In an entertaining style, Cove provides a step-by-step guide to help teens improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, get along with their parents, and much more.

Why does talk in families so often go in circles, leaving us tied up in knots? Linguist Deborah Tannen reveals why talking to family members is so often painful and problematic - even when we're all adults. Searching for signs of acceptance, we find signs of disapproval and rejection. Why do the seeds of family love so often yield a harvest of criticism? In I Only Say This Because I Love You, Tannen shows how important it is, in family talk, to learn to separate word meanings, or messages, from heart meanings, or metamessages.

Embracing self-love is one critical step in a woman's journey to reaching her full potential. The Self-Love for Women book encourages women to focus on their own emotional health and make positive changes through self-compassion. By gaining a deeper understanding of themselves, women can build the confidence they need to face whatever comes their way.

Summer is here, and with it comes a unique opportunity for a “mid-year reset.” By July, many of us have watched our January ambitions fizzle out – in fact, over half of people abandon their New Year’s resolutions by March(1). But the year isn’t over! Midway through the calendar is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and give your goals a second chance(2). Summer of Self-Discovery is designed as a 90-day personal growth challenge to help you reassess your path and make tangible progress by the time autumn arrives.

A mother of small children trusts her 'gut feelings' and it saves her life. A young dad is able to grieve for his lost baby – using a song. What if there were parts of our minds which we never use, but if awakened, could make us so much happier, connected and alive? What if awakening those...

The Growth Mindset Manual is a practical and empowering guide for anyone looking to transform their thinking, overcome self-doubt, and build a resilient mindset. Designed for beginners, this audiobook breaks down complex psychological concepts into actionable steps, helping readers understand how their thoughts, beliefs, and emotions shape their lives.

Turn to Decide and Conquer to access the decision framework David Siegel used when he took over as CEO of Meetup, the world’s leading platform for making connections and finding your community. Let David’s success during one of the most tumultuous times in his company’s history help guide you on your own path. Decide and Conquer helps all leaders navigate the big decisions that will impact their future and make their organizations a success. David outlines the 44 challenges leaders face when starting a new position.

A US Dept. of Justice survey found that females ages 16-24 are more vulnerable to partner violence than any other group, almost triple the national average. Cases like Chris Brown's assault on pop star Rihanna showed an ugly side of adolescent life. However, Queen Latifah has always been a shining example of a woman happy with herself and unwilling to compromise to fit into the "hollywood ideal" of what a confident beautiful woman should look like.

It has been said that when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. Most often the answers we seek are inside each of us, but it often takes someone else to show us the direction in which to proceed. This book helps the listener create their own personalized roadmap to success.

Life is a challenge for everyone and it's our close connections and relationships with each other that make the journey worthwhile. We sometimes recognize their value in their absence. This book, The Degrees of Wellness: Six Rules to Creating a Healthy Union Through Self-Discovery and Personal Growth, narrates all of the important aspects that can help us maintain healthier bonds with the people in our lives. The tips within this book serve as a guide to enhance relationships by learning about ourselves and growing into the best versions of who we're meant to be in life.

Feeling stuck, repeating emotional patterns, or struggling with relationships? What if healing means embracing parts of yourself you've been taught to suppress? Transformative Shadow Work is your all-in-one guide, workbook, and journal to help you integrate your hidden self, break free from triggers, and embrace self-acceptance.

The flood of information, unprecedented transparency, increasing interconnectedness - and our global interdependence - are dramatically reshaping today's world, the world of business, and our lives. We are in the Era of Behavior and the rules of the game have fundamentally changed. It is no longer what you do that matters most and sets you apart from others, but how you do what you do.

Do you feel trapped in the machine of excess? Jen Hatmaker was. Her friends were. And some might say that our culture is. Jen once considered herself unmotivated by the lure of prosperity, but upon being called "rich" by an undeniably poor child, evidence to the contrary mounted, and a social experiment turned spiritual journey was born. 7 is the true story of how Jen took seven months, identified seven areas of excess, and made seven simple choices to fight back against the modern-day diseases of greed, materialism, and overindulgence.

The purpose of The Integrated Self is to provide a guide for navigating your human experience consciously through lasting personal and spiritual growth. Integration of both the Ego and the Soul is what we call the Integrated Self, and balance is a main pillar of the Integrated Self Model. Those on their journeys of growth may experience internal competition between their Ego and Soul. The primary job of your Ego is to keep you safe and validated as you do your best in the world, while your Soul is working on your connection to God and your existence.

Learn how to think and act like successful people. Concentrating on seventy-seven proven principles that have worked for millions of others, you will have the ability to create and achieve your goals.

Filled with narrative stories, humor, and practical help, this book is for anyone who wants to live fully and wonders just what that might look like in daily life. Many people are lurching in the twilight, hoping to sing once again… living lives of quiet desperation, searching in vain for signs of life. St. Irenaeus said, "The Glory of God is man fully alive." For those who have been sidelined in life, for those tempted to give up, this book screams Live!

In You Have a Brain: A Teen's Guide to T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G., Dr. Carson unpacks the eight important parts of thinking big--talent, honesty, integrity, being nice, knowledge, books, in-depth learning, and God--and presents the stories of people who demonstrated those things in his life. By applying the idea of T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G. to your life, and by looking at those around you as well, you too can overcome obstacles and work toward achieving your dreams.

Does it feel like you're unsure which direction to go next? What if there was someone who could provide you with clarity and wisdom so that you could find your way again? The person is you. More specifically, your future self. Your future self holds wisdom that offers guidance and insight to make it through life's challenges. By consulting the future versions of yourself, you can make better decisions, experience personal growth, and cultivate purpose in your life. Joshua Smalley introduces readers to an innovative method called Hologram Conversations.

In the face of rejection, there lies an opportunity for remarkable growth and resilience. "Rising from Rejections: A Guide to Overcoming and Thriving" is a beacon of hope and empowerment for anyone navigating the tumultuous terrain of setbacks and disappointments. Within this transformative guide, author Behzad Panah offers invaluable insights and practical strategies to transcend rejection and emerge stronger than ever before.