Personal Self Growth

This is a collection of short articles, most of them originally published in Rodale Press's newsletter, At Your Best. The articles are about how to have a great attitude, how to get along better with people, and how to be more effective at work. This book is being used as a textbook for a Life Skills class in San Diego. You'll learn effective strategies for developing your emotional, professional, and interpersonal skills. The chapters are almost all short and to the point, with a short summary of the core principles at the end of each chapter. The material is practical and highly readable.

Seismic Shifts Happening Here Shame silences our voice, old wounds steal our peace, self-sabotage clouds our worth, weight battles drain our strength, money fears fray our spirit, regret haunts our calm, doubt dims our light—this isn’t our forever fate. All Things EFT Tapping Manual flips that script, turning shame into strength, wounds into wisdom, sabotage into success, weight into wellness, money into might, regret into renewal, doubt into daring. Our seismic shift happens here—shattering limits, rewriting our story, and building our resolve. How? With EFT Tapping, a science-backed...

Are you ready to turn your dreams into achievable realities and defeat self-doubt? Dive into The Growth Mindset by Ella Greenfield and unlock your true potential. This transformative book guides you in cultivating resilience, confidence, and self-discipline to achieve your goals and find happiness beyond limits. Discover the Power Within You: Learn how to harness your inner strength and transform your mindset to overcome challenges and create meaningful connections. By adopting a growth mindset, you'll develop lifelong learning habits, banish self-doubt, and unlearn negative self-talk.

Every breakup is a transformation. A breaking down and breaking through to a new version of who you are now, after you have severed ties. Nothing will change you like a broken heart. Yet every breakup is different. John Kim, the Angry Therapist, has seen thousands of patients through breakups of every brutal, freeing, heartbreaking kind—and he’s lived through failed relationships and a divorce of his own. Through his journey as a therapist and as a partner and father, John has identified eight types of unique breakups—and how to get over them.

Years ago, Tabitha Brown started a 30-day personal challenge that she called “I Did a New Thing!” The challenge was simple. Every day she would do something she’d never done before. Sometimes it was something small like trying a new food. Other times, she’d step it up a bit and speak to someone she’d never spoken to before. Still other times, she’d do the hard thing—facing a fear that she had, like having that tough conversation with a friend. No matter what it was, the point was that she was going to take a leap of faith and watch God open up a new lane for her.

Self-help promises growth, empowerment, and transformation. It tells us we can be more, do more, and achieve more—if only we adopt the right mindset, master the right habits, or follow the right system. And for many people, self-improvement books, courses, and podcasts have been life-changing. They provide motivation, clarity, and a sense of control. But what happens when self-help stops helping? For some, personal growth becomes a lifelong quest for the next breakthrough—the next book, strategy, or piece of advice that will finally make them feel enough. And yet, despite all the ...

What’s really holding you back from achieving your goals? It’s not lack of motivation or talent—it’s the invisible patterns sabotaging your progress. In The 12 Dysfunctions of Personal Growth, you’ll discover the most common barriers to personal success, from procrastination and perfectionism to comparison and emotional avoidance. More importantly, you’ll learn how to break free from these patterns and start moving forward. Drawing from real-life stories, actionable strategies, and a step-by-step framework, this book will help you: Identify the hidden dysfunctions keeping you ...

Unlock the power within you and transform your life with A New Way to Think About Thinking. In this captivating book, author Kat Artemis teaches you exactly how she overcame decades of depression, anxiety, and negative thinking and how you can do it, too. Anyone who has ever suffered from their own painful thoughts knows it is not the “what” but the “how” that is illusive. You want to be happy. You want to have control over your thoughts. You want to live your best life. You already know what you want, but HOW do you do it? This book is the answer you have been searching for. Kat ...

Author David Brooks explores the four commitments that define a life of meaning and purpose: to a spouse and family, to a vocation, to a philosophy or faith, and to a community. Our personal fulfillment depends on how well we choose and execute these commitments. Brooks looks at a range of people who have lived joyous, committed lives, and who have embraced the necessity and beauty of dependence. He gathers their wisdom on how to choose a partner, how to pick a vocation, how to live out a philosophy, and how we can begin to integrate our commitments into one overriding purpose.

Are fear and anxiety holding you back? Find peace, courage, and confidence in God’s promises every day! This book of Christian affirmations, rooted in scripture, is designed to: Help you overcome fear and break free from anxious thoughts. Strengthen your faith with daily declarations of God’s truth. Provide comfort and hope through scripture and prayer. Imagine starting each day with a calm heart and peaceful mind! Feel God’s peace and presence replace worry and fear. Experience spiritual renewal through powerful affirmations and prayers. Deepen your faith as you declare God’s ...

Psychologist Martin E.P. Seligman, one of the world's experts on motivation, shows you how to chart a new approach to living with "flexible optimism." Dr. Seligman's principles of reasoned, flexible optimism will help you rise above pessimism and the depression that accompanies negative thoughts.

♥ What if you could set yourself free from the trauma and pain of the past…with one simple prayer? ♥ Sounds impossible, right? In this powerful book from the #1 bestselling author of Becoming the Woman God Wants Me To Be, you’ll discover a proven process that will heal your heart and make your spirit soar with hope. This Bible study devotional for women is for you if: ✓ Someone betrayed you…and you need the courage to trust again. ✓ You’re holding on to past hurts. ✓ You don’t understand why God let certain things happen to you. You’ll be amazed to discover exactly how...

Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki are both concerned. Their concern is that the rich are getting richer, but America is getting poorer. The entitlement mentality is epidemic, creating people who expect their country, employer, or family to take care of them. And like the polar ice caps, the middle class is disappearing. America is becoming a two-class society, and soon you will be either rich or poor. Trump and Kiyosaki want you to be rich.

Growing Old Gracefully – A Woman’s Guide to Navigating Aging with Class, Self-Assurance, and Undeniable Style is an empowering, heartfelt, and deeply affirming companion for every woman who refuses to let the number of candles on her birthday cake define her worth, vibrancy, or beauty. More than a guide—it’s a celebration of the woman you’ve become and a warm invitation to step boldly into the chapters still ahead. Through a rich blend of practical advice, uplifting personal stories, historical heroines, and scriptural truths, this book offers a roadmap for embracing aging not as ...

What if God is calling you to something greater than you ever imagined? After 9/11, while grieving the loss of her students and colleagues, Kathryn Wohnoutka received an unexpected gift—a divine vision. Overwhelmed, she asked, Why me? But over time, she realized God’s plans are always greater than our own. In this poignant memoir, Kathryn shares the mystical encounters and life-changing moments that deepened her faith and guided her through life’s trials. Her journey will inspire you to see that miracles are real and God is ever-present, leading you toward a life of deeper faith and ...

Since 1966, a self-made man named Jose Silva has spread his message to over 5,000,000 people worldwide. The message: within our minds is the power to solve any problem, overcome any difficulty, and reach a consistent level of dynamic well-being.

Ethical intelligence may not get as much attention as other forms of "smarts", but as Bruce Weinstein reveals, it is the most practical, valuable, and even courageous form, determining success on the job, fulfillment in relationships, and sense of self-worth. After reviewing the basic ethical principles agreed upon by cultures and religious traditions around the world and throughout time, Weinstein tells listeners how to develop their ethics IQ by applying these principles in daily life.

“Love is our only hope,” Anne Lamott writes in this perceptive new book. “It is not always the easiest choice, but it is always the right one, the noble path, the way home to safety, no matter how bleak the future looks.” In Somehow: Thoughts on Love, Lamott explores the transformative power that love has in our lives: how it surprises us, forces us to confront uncomfortable truths, reminds us of our humanity, and guides us forward. “Love just won't be pinned down,” she says. “It is in our very atmosphere” and lies at the heart of who we are. We are, Lamott says, creatures of love.

The best seller that helps you say, "I just said 'no', and I don't feel guilty!" Are you letting your kids get away with murder? Are you allowing your mother-in-law to impose her will on you? Are you embarrassed by praise or crushed by criticism? Are you having trouble coping with people? Learn the answers in When I Say No, I Feel Guilty, the best seller with revolutionary new techniques for getting your own way.

The Tarot of the Pyramids Guidebook: A Spiritual and Transformative Journey Tarot Card Deck sold separately. Whether you use the cards or not, this guide is an essential companion for your personal and spiritual growth. Explore the Tarot of the Pyramids, a unique tool that combines the richness of ancient symbolism with profound teachings to illuminate your path. Awaken your intuition and explore your thoughts with powerful insights. Transform your life with accessible and inspiring exercises. A complete tool for divination, meditation, and situation analysis. Discover deep Egyptian ...