1. Understand the Foundations of Self and Identity
•Theories of self-concept and identity (Oyserman et al.)
•Developmental aspects of self
•Differentiation of self-awareness, self-concept, and identity

2. Develop Self-Awareness and Self-Esteem
•Importance of self-awareness (Eurich, Helmstetter)
•High self-esteem as a buffer for challenges (Brown)
•Practicing self-compassion (Neff, chapters 3-5)

3.Explore Group and Social Identity

•Social identity theory and intergroup relations (Hogg et al.)
•The role of identity in group dynamics
•Cultural and social factors influencing self-expression (Yoshino)

4.Build Resilience and Self-Control
•Principles of resilience and how it works (Coutu, Goleman)
•Understanding and strengthening willpower (McGonigal, chapters 2-3)
•Strategies for overcoming challenges and maintaining discipline

5.Cultivate Effective Habits for Personal Growth
•Habit formation and self-improvement (Covey, pp. 65-182)
•Practical tools for sustained personal success
•Integration of habits with intentional living practices

1. Understand the Foundations of Self and Identity
•Theories of self-concept and identity (Oyserman et al.)
•Developmental aspects of self
•Differentiation of self-awareness, self-concept, and identity

2. Develop Self-Awareness and Self-Esteem
•Importance of self-awareness (Eurich, Helmstetter)
•High self-esteem as a buffer for challenges (Brown)
•Practicing self-compassion (Neff, chapters 3-5)

3.Explore Group and Social Identity

•Social identity theory and intergroup relationships (Hogg et al.)
•The role of identity in group dynamics
•Cultural and social factors influencing self-expression (Yoshino)

4.Build Resilience and Self-Control
•Principles of resilience and how it works (Coutu, Goleman)
•Understanding and strengthening willpower (McGonigal, chapters 2-3)
•Strategies for overcoming challenges and maintaining discipline

5.Cultivate Effective Habits for Personal Growth
•Habit formation and self-improvement (Covey, pp. 65-182)
•Practical tools for sustained personal success
•Integration of habits with intentional living practices

- Oyserman, D., Elmore, K., & Smith, G. Self, self-concept, and identity. In Handbook of self and identity (pp. 69-104). New York, NY: The Gilford Press.
- Yoshino, K. An uncovered self. In Covering (pp. 3-27). New York, NY: Random House
- Eurich, T. What Self- Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It). Harvard Business Review Press, Ch 2
- Helmsterter, S. What to Say when you talk to Yourself, Chapters 1-3. New York, NY: Gallery Books.
- Brown, J. Self-Esteem and Self-Image. High self-esteem buffers negative feedback, Cognition and Emotion, 24 (8), 13891404
- Neff, K. Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, Ch3-5
- Hogg et al. The social identity perspective: Intergroup Relations, Self-Conception, and Small Group, Small Group Research, 247-269
- McGonigal, K. The Willpower Instinct How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More, Ch2-3
- Coutu, D. How Resilience Works (https://hbr.org/2002/05/how-resilience-works)
- Goleman, D. Resilience for the Rest of Us (https://hbr.org/2011/04/resilience-for-the-rest-of-us)
- Covey, S. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (pg. 65-182)

- Oyserman, D., Elmore, K., & Smith, G. Self, self-concept, and identity. In Handbook of self and identity (pp. 69-104). New York, NY: The Gilford Press.
- Yoshino, K. An uncovered self. In Covering (pp. 3-27). New York, NY: Random House
- Eurich, T. What Self- Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It). Harvard Business Review Press, Ch 2
- Helmsterter, S. What to Say when you talk to yourself, Chapters 1-3. New York, NY: Gallery Books.
- Brown, J. Self-Esteem and Self-Image. High self-esteem buffers negative feedback, Cognition and Emotion, 24 (8), 13891404
- Neff, K. Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, Ch3-5
- Hogg et al. The social identity perspective: Intergroup Relations, Self-Conception, and Small Group, Small Group Research, 247-269
- McGonigal, K. The Willpower Instinct How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More, Ch2-3
- Coutu, D. How Resilience Works (https://hbr.org/2002/05/how-resilience-works)
- Goleman, D. Resilience for the Rest of Us (https://hbr.org/2011/04/resilience-for-the-rest-of-us)
- Covey, S. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (pg. 65-182)