self-actualization (psychology)

"In The Action Habit, NBA life and optimization coach David Nurse delivers an inspiring and practical playbook for removing the barriers preventing you from taking action to achieve your biggest goals. In the book, you'll unearth self-truths, identify roadblocks, and, ultimately, step out of your own way. The Action Habit teaches you how to invest in the future you by taking action in the here and now, powering through self-doubt, negativity, and anything else that stands in your way. The author also walks you through: How to realize that our potential is limitless, but not knowing where to start holds many of us back for too long Finding everything you need for your new self-actualization journey within yourself . Turning "action" into a verb that powers your new life . A must-read roadmap to uncovering and realizing your true potential, The Action Habit belongs in the hands of anyone interested in truly transforming their future into something the life of their dream"--.

Would you rather blend in or stand out? Claire and Michelle used to be best friends, but now the two sisters couldn't be more different. Michelle will do anything to fit in, even if it means denying her Taiwanese culture, whereas Claire is proud of who she is. So much so that she decides to become a junior counselor at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Sensing a rift between the two, their parents decide to send them both off to camp, much to Michelle's dismay. As summer continues, both sisters learn more about their culture and each other. But Michelle must eventually decide to either embrace her culture and family or assimilate into the popular group at school. Which will she choose?.

"At a young age, Aia Utagawa was scouted as a model, but his real ambition is to become a makeup artist. But, even as the end of high school approaches, it's a dream he hides inside, afraid of stepping outside his prescribed role as a pretty face. Then, one day, he meets Jun, a quiet classmate who hunches because she's ashamed of her face, covered in freckles. He convinces her to enter a school runway fashion contest together--with him doing her makeup. They make an incredible team, with Jun discovering a confidence she never knew she could show and Aia finally learning that, while it may be tough to open yourself up to failing at the one thing you care about, the difficulties can be worth facing"--Amazon.

"From the moment she burst onto the MMA scene, Ronda Rousey was unbeatable. . . . A superstar in her sport, she transcended athletics, appearing in blockbuster films and becoming a role model for women everywhere. Then, on November 15, 2015, it all came crashing down. . . . Rousey explores the greatest challenge of her life and, ultimately, how she rebuilt her career into something better in the aftermath. She recounts how she replaced her pursuit of perfection with the pursuit of happiness and found a blessing in disguise amongst the wreckage"--Provided by publisher.

"A growth mindset book that fosters a love for learning and the courage to embrace challenges. Millie dreams of being a top athlete. But her race turns into a disaster when she makes mistakes after mistakes. She even ends up in a tree. Will she quit? Will she even finish the race? See how Millie finally suceeds through learning, problem solving, mental toughness and resilience!"--Back cover.

"Seventh-grader Selah Godfrey knows that to be 'normal' she has to keep her feelings tightly controlled when people are around, but after hitting a fellow student, she needs to figure out just what makes her different--and why that is ok"--BTCat.

". . . a guided notebook that provides tools, advice and inspiration to help teenagers to identify and embrace their individuality. This practical guide inspires teenagers to discover what makes them unique, celebrate their originality and present their most authentic selves to the world. Including topics such as resisting peer pressure, pushing past their comfort zone and believing in themselves to realise their dreams"--BTCat.

Be Positive is a guide to help teenagers focus on all the positives in their life, set goals and discover the best in themselves.

"Instagram guru Vex King provides guidelines on how to change the way one thinks, feels, speaks, and acts"--OCLC.

"Drawing from the ideas and examples of Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, Martin Luther King Jr, and many others, Greene teaches us how to detach ourselves from our own emotions and master self-control, how to develop the empathy that leads to insight, how to look behind people's masks, and how to resist conformity to develop [one's] singular sense of purpose. ... offers tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defense"-- Provided by publisher.