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ENGAGE: Life Skills: Self-Improvement

ECPI's QEP Research Guides

How to use this guide with your orientation course

Explore the following resources to help you develop your selected skill area as you progress through your course:

  • Readings & Audiobooks
  • Worksheets
  • Podcasts & Videos 

Looking for Activities to complete? Select from a list of ideas in the Self-Improvement Activities document below.

Self-improvement is a profound desire to change in order to improve as an individual. This change can occur in any area of life, whether physically, emotionally, academically, or when it comes to career fulfillment. Self-improvement involves being open to learning and change while constantly looking for ways to improve oneself. 

Readings & Audio Books

Cover image for Change activist : make big things happen fast    Self-Knowledge Cover Image    Cover image for Tackle what's next : own your story, stack wins, and achieve your goals in business and life

 

Cover image for Short cuts to happiness : life-changing lessons from my barber    Cover image for What would Aristotle do? : self-control through the power of reason   Cover image for The age of speed : learning to thrive in a more-faster-now world

 

Cover image for Stand out : a real world guide to get clear, find purpose and become the boss of busy    Cover image for Boss of busy : combat burn out and get clear on what matters    Cover image for Counting our losses reflecting on change, loss, and transition in everyday life

The Power of Positive Thinking    Self-reflection

Worth the Risk    Cover image for No one understands you and what to do about it / (Audio Book)

Going The Extra Mile    Cover image for Reinforcements (Audio Book)

 

Worksheets

Podcasts & Videos