Self Growth

With an understanding voice that will speak into your own circumstances, Kristen Strong walks beside you along the less traveled but more satisfying third way - the back road way - to belonging: remaining in Christ and relaxing into the unique role God has for you. Along the way, you will learn simple, doable actions that not only will help you feel and know that you belong but will welcome others in as well.

Have you ever wondered if you were made for more? What is our purpose in this life? Can we really make a difference? Pastor and author Gregg Matte believes we can. You were made for more than watching. You have a history-changing, difference-making, life-giving, Spirit-empowered legacy to leave. As Jesus works deeply in you and clearly through you, you will be a difference maker.

Most people typically listen with the intent to reply. Habit 5 explores the essential communication skill of listening to truly understand, which helps us to avoid reading our own autobiographies into other people's lives. It opens us up to one another's perspectives, ideas, and emotions. Then real communication can happen, new and better ideas can be conceived, and everyone involved can learn from one another.

The author of Learned Optimism discusses what someone can and cannot change about his or herself and talks about developing the skills to change and the skills to cope.

Learn simple yet essential life skills to improve and enhance your personal social experience. When in danger, it's okay to feel afraid. This fear generates several split-second changes in the body to prepare for the "fight-or-flight" response. And that's healthy! Individuals who go through psychological abuse of all types somehow neither fight nor flee but freeze, and accept the situation, as if things will get better one day! However, for many this day never comes.

As a boy band superstar, Omarion lived the classic life of fame and success in the spotlight. Yet today he is a grounded, spiritually engaged father and artist whose popularity continues to grow. In his stunning debut, he offers an intimate lens into his spiritual journey that has inspired so many to also nurture themselves.

Discover how to express your authentic self while transforming into a stellar listener and deepening your personal and professional connections. Do you wish you could confidently express what you want to say, without fearing that you will get tongue-tied or express yourself in a way that doesn’t get to the point? Does your job involve speaking before a group, and does social anxiety stop you from calmly sharing your knowledge and expertise with others?

Whether you're carrying emotional wounds from childhood or suffering from daily anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts, none of these are God's intention for you. He lovingly knit you together in your mother's womb and calls you to a life of abundance. He offers healing and freedom from these feelings of despair, and Laura L. Smith is here to help you receive them. Join Laura as she guides you through tangible tools like prayer, health-care resources, exercise, Bible memorization, setting boundaries, breathing exercises, gratitude, counseling, and so much more.

Unlock the power of intentional habits to transform your life with the Habits for Growth Bundle. This inspiring collection offers practical guidance to help you nurture your well-being and cultivate the self-discipline needed to achieve your goals and live a balanced, fulfilling life. Whether you're striving for better health, more productivity, or a deeper sense of fulfillment, this bundle equips you with the tools to grow and thrive every day.

Just as ships can struggle in stormy seas, many of us face relationship challenges. Anxious attachment can often be at the heart of these issues. But you don't have to endure heartache. Explore how anxious attachment quietly affects your bonds. Learn the keys to lasting, happy connections: self-awareness, good communication, and a solid self-esteem that brings security to you and your relationships.

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.

This book serves as a guide for teens and provides ways to facilitate open dialogues about their struggles, fostering understanding and empathy. So, get ready to bid goodbye to self-doubt, seize control of your social anxieties, and unleash the confident person within you.

This book is a step-by-step roadmap to building unstoppable confidence that is tailored to the unique needs and challenges of people like you. With the tools and actionable strategies in this guide, you'll learn how to overcome the obstacles that are holding you back and tap into your full potential.

Are you sick and tired of destructive thought patterns ruining your life? Have you tried all the mindfulness books and meditations but nothing seems to work? Do you finally want to say goodbye to never feeling whole in your life, and discover what ACTUALLY works for you? If so, then it’s not by chance that you stumbled upon these words. You see, growing spiritually and becoming self-empowered at rapid speeds doesn’t have to be difficult, even if you’ve consumed every other mindfulness book and YouTube video already.

"Living compassionately is rarely convenient and often downright challenging", writes Joyce Rupp, best-selling and award-winning author and retreat leader. The definitive Christian guide to compassion, Boundless Compassion is the culmination of Rupp's research and work as codirector of the Servite Center of Compassionate Presence. Through this six-week personal transformation process for developing and deepening compassion, Rupp nudges, encourages, and inspires you to grow in the kind of love that motivated Jesus' life and mission for his disciples.

The Science of Getting Rich holds the secret to how economic and emotional security can be achieved in a practical, imaginative, and noncompetitive way, while maintaining a loving and harmonious relationship with all of life. By living in accordance with the positive principles outlined in this book, we can find our rightful place in the cosmic scheme and create for ourselves an environment in which to grow in wealth, wisdom, and happiness.

This first-of-its-kind guide to spiritual intelligence-rooted in attachment theory, Christian formation, and the science of spirituality-helps us develop healthy attachments, grow into our most secure selves, and love others in the way God loves. With the care of a pastor and the rigor of a researcher, Paul M. Burns gives us practical ways to develop our spiritual intelligence. Becoming a spiritually intelligent person means cultivating an attachment to God, learning self-differentiation, and nurturing empathy.

Master the transformative power of emotional intelligence in 7 simple steps… and further unleash your full potential to lead a more fulfilling life by embracing the 7 skills to build mental toughness!

"A Witty Guide to Growth Mindset for Teens" is your essential road-map to navigating these crucial years with confidence, resilience, and a positive outlook. Backed by research and psychological principles, this guide offers teens practical strategies to transform their thinking and unleash their true potential. Inside, you'll discover: Understanding the Growth Mindset: Learn about the fundamental principles of a growth mindset and how adopting this perspective can dramatically improve academic performance and emotional well-being.

The Tao of Hollywood is a raw and intimate look at the process of creation and the lessons learned through the author’s journey from Iowa to Hollywood. The book examines the definition of success and its deeper meaning while exploring the motivations behind desire and drive. This existential analysis of internal versus external success gives insight for the listener to apply to their own creative journey in their day-to-day pursuits.