Self Identity

Self and Identity: The Basics is a jargon-free and accessible introduction that draws on key theories and ideas in social psychology to explore the ways that other people affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Highlighting selfhood as a function of identity, the book shows that it is our relationships with others in our social world that largely determine who we are. It considers the philosophical and psychological context in which ideas about selfhood have developed and reviews the ways that the people around us, and the groups that we belong to, affect who we are. 

Brought to you by Penguin. Modern life encourages us to pursue the perfect identity. Whether we aspire to become the best lawyer or charity worker, life partner or celebrity influencer, we emulate exemplars that exist in the world – hoping it will bring us happiness. But this often leads to a...

Identity and the Search for Self: Erikson’s Most Influential Idea and Its Relevance Today is a clear and deeply engaging guide to the lifelong process of becoming who we are. Drawing on Erik Erikson’s groundbreaking research into psychosocial development, this book explores how identity forms, shifts, strengthens, and transforms from early childhood through late adulthood. Readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the emotional and social forces that shape self concept, as well as the inner conflicts that drive exploration, confusion, and personal growth. Whether you are a parent, ...

Bestselling author Herminia Ibarra presents a model for career reinvention that flies in the face of everything we've learned from "career experts"—and is tailor-made for changing careers in today's uncertain world. Career transition is not a linear path toward some predetermined identity, according to Ibarra, but a crooked journey along which we try on a host of "possible selves" we might become. Successful reinvention comes not from deciphering and analyzing our past, but from inventing and testing our possible futures.

Step beyond the limits of the present moment and connect with the version of you who already lives the life you desire. This powerful guided hypnosis meditation blends deep relaxation, visualization, and energetic alignment to help you consciously shift realities through the art of quantum jumping.

You don’t fail to change your life because you want the wrong things. You fail because reality does not respond to desire. It responds to identity. If you’ve spent years believing in manifestation, visualizing clearly, affirming consistently, and genuinely trying, yet still noticed the same outcomes repeating, this book was written for you. I believed deeply in manifestation. I followed the advice. I read the books. I applied the techniques. And when things didn’t change, I assumed the problem was me: not enough belief, not enough discipline, not enough alignment. But eventually, ...

This classic work by psychologist and social philosopher Eric Fromm builds upon his previous popular book To Have or to Be? The Art of Being teaches us to avoid the tantalizing illusions of our consumer-driven world by learning to function as a whole person from a state of inner completeness or being. The transition from an identity of having to being creates a state of enlightened psychological and spiritual happiness.

An exploration into the curation of the self in Western civilization from Da Vinci to Kim Kardashian. In a technologically-saturated era where nearly everything can be effortlessly and digitally reproduced, we're all hungry to carve out our own unique personalities, our own bespoke personae, to...

A New York Times–bestselling author reveals how the stories we tell ourselves, about ourselves, are critical to our lives We all know we tell stories about ourselves. But as psychiatrist and neuroscientist Gregory Berns argues in The Self Delusion, we don’t just tell stories; we are the...

Satan knows something that most of us fail to consider: Human beings are the crown of God's creation. It is this position of honor in all the cosmos that draws Satan's ire. With thoughtful and encouraging insight into our position of value in God's eyes, Charles Kraft explores the overt attacks that destroy our self-image - and the hidden ones, too. In his powerful and fortifying book, he answers these and other questions.

Discover the woman you were meant to be when you find your worth in Jesus Christ. Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer, leaders of the social media sensation and ministry Her True Worth, deliver a powerful call to women to break free from the bondage of false identities and discover their true...

What if the greatest lie you were ever taught is that God exists outside of you? What if the power you have spent your life praying to… fearing… chasing… and searching for… has been within you the entire time? Drawing from the teachings of Neville Goddard and his mysterious mentor Abdullah, I AM SOURCE — YOU ARE GOD explores one of the most radical spiritual ideas ever taught: That imagination is not merely a mental faculty— it is the creative force of reality itself. This book takes you beyond surface-level manifestation advice and into the deeper philosophy behind Neville’s ...

You can have it all. It just requires a new version of you to rise up. No matter how much we would like to believe that we have evolved, the truth will always be in our results. They don't lie. In Identity Switch, April Mason will guide you through the steps it will take to transform and rewire your mind in a humorous, informative, and straightforward way.

What if your reality isn’t being created piece by piece… but selected through identity? Most people spend their lives trying to change circumstances, control thoughts, fix problems, and force outcomes. But beneath every experience is something deeper: Self-concept. The identity you carry determines what feels possible, what feels normal, what you expect, and ultimately, what your reality reflects back to you. In Self-Concept Selects Your Reality, manifestation writer and reality creator The Quantum Shifter breaks down the true relationship between identity and experience in a simple, ...

Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Applying His Major Ideas in Everyday Life is your essential roadmap to mastering one of the most influential psychological theories of the 20th century. Whether you're a psychology student, educator, therapist, parent, or simply someone interested in personal growth, this comprehensive and reader-friendly guide helps you understand and apply Erikson’s 8 stages of psychosocial development in everyday life. Explore how trust, autonomy, identity, intimacy, and legacy shape who we become—from infancy to...

Are you struggling with your identity, battling low self-worth, or feeling lost in a world of confusion? Discover the powerful truth of who you are in Christ and live with unshakable confidence, clarity, and purpose. In Who Am I in Christ? Reclaiming Your God-Given Identity and Purpose, this life-changing Christian devotional helps believers understand their spiritual identity, embrace their position in Christ, and walk boldly in God's calling. Through 30 transformative, scripture-filled chapters, you will be equipped to silence the lies of the enemy and replace them with biblical truths ...

Victory Over the Darkness emphasizes the importance of believing and internalizing the cardinal truths of Scripture as a base from which to renew the mind and fend off Satan's relentless attempt to convince us that we are less than Christ empowers us to be.

"From Felix Duyilemi, the best-selling author of The 48 Laws of Wisdom (Top 100 in Business Ethics), comes the next essential guide to transforming your life..." There comes a moment in every life when you realize: something must change… and that something is YOU You feel it — the untapped power inside you, the strength you haven’t fully claimed, the voice you’ve held back for too long. The world hasn’t seen your real potential yet, not because you’re incapable, but because self-doubt has been standing in the doorway of your destiny. That ends now. The 48 Laws of Self-Confidence...

What is God’s purpose for your life—and how do you finally discover it? If you’ve ever felt stuck, confused, or unsure about why you were born, this powerful Christian guide will help you uncover the calling Heaven wrote over your life long before you took your first breath. What Is My Purpose? takes you on a clear, practical, and spiritually rich journey through identity, calling, divine timing, and destiny. With biblical insight and deeply encouraging teaching, Dameyan Cole reveals how God shapes purpose through your gifts, your story, your personality, and even your struggles. This...

Who are you, really? Why does it sometimes feel so hard to fit in? Are we defined by our past, or can we reinvent who we are? The Psychology of Social Identity unpacks the fascinating, messy, and ever-changing nature of identity. Drawing on cutting-edge psychological research and real-world...