LibGuides: Mental Health: A CCW Guide: Personal Growth

What is Personal Growth?

Personal growth is action taken by a person to improve his or her life educationally, emotionally, financially, interpersonally, or socially. This page specifically offers resources about personal growth that can be found in the Hekman Library or online - for more, check out the CCW's Resources page.

Featured Books about Personal Growth

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Web Resources about Personal Growth

Authentic Happiness
This site describes positive psychology initiatives, offers several well-being questionnaires, and links to a variety of other resources.
The Energy Project
The Energy Project offers practical tips for managing work and life balance.
TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Talks by Brene Brown
As a professor of social work, Brene Brown researches "vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame." Her TED talks are archived at this site: "The Power of Vulnerability" and "Listening to Shame."
VIA Institute on Character
Check out this site for strengths "assessments [that] help you identify what is best in you. Detailed reports are available to provide information and strategies on how to use your strengths at work, at school, and in relationships."