Personal Development

Apps

Motivation: Daily Quotes
App
Each day, the app sends you a motivational quote; If you want to go deeper, you can browse through hundreds of other quotes in the app's library, find uplifting book recommendations, set motivational reminders throughout the day, and change the fonts and colours of the quotes you see; available in Google Play and the Apple App Store.

Books

You are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
Book/Audiobook
You Are a Badass will help you: Identify and change the self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviours that stop you from getting what you want, blast past your fears so you can take big exciting risks, figure out how to make some damn money already, learn to love yourself and others, set big goals and reach them - it will basically show you how to create a life you totally love, and how to create it NOW.

Yeah, No. Not Happening: How I Found Happiness Swearing Off Self-Improvement and Saying F*ck It All - and How You Can Too
Book/Audiobook
A hilarious and radical approach in rejecting "self-improvement" and instead learn to appreciate and flaunt our complex, flawed, and human selves; geared towards women. 

The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem: The Definitive Work on Self-Esteem by the Leading Pioneer in the Field – Nathaniel Branden
Book
The six pillars of self-esteem a book by Nathaniel Branden explores the importance of self-esteem and 6 simple practices to cultivate it.

Overcoming Low Self-Esteem: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques. - Melanie Fennell 
Book
Shad Helmstetter's book what to say when you talk to your self, explores on idea of self-talk, how positive self-talk reprograms the mind for success.

Podcasts

The Habit Coach
Podcast
If you need encouragement to make permanent changes in your life, then The Habit Coach With Ashdin Doctor is for you. Each episode is centered around tips and motivation that encourage you to create new habits that impact your daily life. Listen from their website or download from your preferred podcast platform. 

Videos and Movies

The Real Reason you’re not motivated
Video
If you want to learn how to get motivated to study or work out, you need to understand the science of motivation… the facts.

What Reality Are You Creating For Yourself?
Video
Reality isn't something you perceive; it's something you create in your mind. In this introspective, personal TED Talk, you are challenged to let go of excuses, assumptions and fears, and accept the awesome responsibility of being the creator of your own reality.
6 Deep and Lasting Ways to Improve Your Self-Esteem
Video

In this video a family therapist uses demonstrations and evidence-based steps to help improve self-esteem.  Watch time ~13 min

4 Small Habits To Improve Self Esteem
Video
This short animation shows how many people struggle with their self-esteem and highlights the ways this creator has found to combat those challenges. Watch time ~5 min

Cultivating Unconditional Self-Worth
Video
In this TED Talk, a clinical psychologist, author, and counsellor speaks about the ways a person can help improve their self-esteem by building feelings of self-worth. Watch time ~15 min

Websites

Life Hack
Website
If you're struggling to meet different needs in life, it's time to reflect and see if you're living your life to the fullest yet; understand your life better now and you will prevent any life aspect from getting worse, or even dragging the rest of your life down.

Anishnawbe Health Toronto
Website
This website not only promotes Traditional Aboriginal practices but has affirmed and placed them at its core; its model of health care is based on Traditional practices and approaches and is reflected in the design of its programs and services.

7 Activities to Build Your Self-Esteem (With Exercises and Examples)
Website
This article provides several different daily activities useful in building self-esteem.

What Is Self-Esteem?
Website
This article provides a basic understanding of the different experiences of self-esteem and the effects they can have on a person's daily life.

Self-esteem: Take steps to feel better about yourself
Website
Harness the power of your thoughts and beliefs to raise your self-esteem. Start with these steps.

Worksheets

 

 

Exercises for Building Self-Esteem in College Students and Adults 
Worksheet
“This article provides worksheets and explanations for young adults trying to improve their self-esteem.” 

 CCI Modules for Self Esteem
Worksheet
These are modules, info-sheets and worksheets focused on understanding and restructuring self-esteem.