Personal Growth &Development Books
Seven self help books support personal improvement plans
May 12, 2007
There are hundreds of self help books devoted to personal growth, personal development, and personal growth plans. These seven books have much to offer for the person working on a personal development plan. Each has been reviewed on this site. Follow the link at the end of each brief summary for the full article.
Changing For Good by James Prochaska
The definitive book on changing behaviors, Changing for Good provides the science behind the difficulties we have breaking the bad habits of a lifetime. Prochaska describes the six cycles of change with tools and tips for negotiating a personal change...more
Excuse Me Your Life is Waiting by Lynn Grabhorn
Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting clarifies why most of our dreams have never materialized and why the majority of us have lived with all-too-empty bank accounts. Lynn Grabhorn conveys with humor and impact the mystery and common failings most of us experience as we work toward life goals...more
Mistakes Were Made (but not by me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson
This fascinating book explains how cognitive dissonance prevents us from taking accountability for mistakes, foolish beliefs, and hurtful behaviors with self justification. Loaded with compelling stories of public and professional officials falling victim to the self justification and continuation of bad decisions and tragic mistakes, Mistakes Were Made dramatically increases awareness of the shortcomings of our minds...more
Stumbling on Happiness by Dan Gilbert
Our memories of past experiences are part illusion. The brain isn't large enough to record everything we experience so it fills in the gaps with imagination. Dan Gilbert masterfully uncovers the mystery and limitations of our minds, giving us a humbling view of the mechanism of memory. With this awareness we can avoid the mistake of depending too rigidly on our memories of events...more
The Mandala of Being by Richard Ross
The Mandala of Being takes the concept of living in the present moment to a new level. Richard Moss's four quadrant mandala tool provides a context for self awareness. This is not an easy book, but one that stimulates deep refection...more
The Power of a Positive No by William Ury
William Ury's latest book provides excellent and usable negotiation tips for anyone who hates to say no. Ury's three step process and loads of examples equip us to say no without causing an argument in even the most difficult circumstances...more
What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith
A book to teach high level executives how to climb further up the ladder is also a primer for each of us in how to improve our interpersonal relationships. Goldsmith's tips help us more effectively enlist the full support of the people we count on in our lives...more
These seven books make great gifts for the special someone interested in personal development and growth. Maybe that someone is you.
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