Discover Yourself: A Personal Development Workbook [Paperback]

Jessica Blalock (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 11, 2006

Discover Yourself: A Personal Development Workbook helps people from all walks of life focus on (re)discovering, examining, and developing their spirit, emotions, physical body, mental aspirations (purpose), and social selves through self-reflection and analysis.

This workbook includes 5 quick and easy steps to self-discovery. Step 1 helps you get in tune with your inner-self; Step 2 helps you examine strengths and gaps about your emotions, physical body and your interactions with others; Step 3 gives you the opportunity to develop/refine your personal values and mission in life; Step 4 provides guidance on strategies and principles that will help you change unwanted behaviors and reach your goals; and Step 5 helps you develop positive intentions and set SMART goals.

By taking time to reflect and re-evaluate your WHOLE self, you will feel healthier mentally and physically, and begin to remove blocks that prevent true happiness. Using your strengths, knowing your life's purpose and nurturing yourself along the journey are all critical as you journey through life.

This process requires will, determination and persistence. By (re)discovering self, you have the opportunity to improve your behavior, thinking, and your interactions with others by first making changes in yourself.

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" This workbook has changed my Life" -- Brian Matthews, March 1, 2006

" This workbook has changed my Life" --Brian Matthews, March 1, 2006

About the Author

Dr. Jessica has experience conducting personal development workshops, program evaluations, and performance improvement. She has worked with clients from industries including government, state, education, utilities, and financial. Dr. Jessica has written Discover Yourself: Personal Developmental Workbook and Discover Yourself: A Career Development Workbook. The workbooks have proven successful in helping people discover their strengths and gaps in their personal life and career.

Dr. Jessica received her Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee in Experimental Psychology with a focus on Applied Psychology in 1999. She received her B.A. from Clark Atlanta University in 1994. Dr. Jessica has conducted extensive research in personality and personnel selection and placement.

Product Details

• Paperback: 76 pages
• Publisher: The Center for Discovery (March 11, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974304301
• ISBN-13: 978-0974304304
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,181,974 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Jessica is an Organizational Psychologist, consultant, trainer and author. She has more than 15 years of experience in people and performance improvement and has worked nationally and internationally with clients from industries including government, non-profit, private, education, utilities, and financial.

Dr. Jessica has thoroughly researched strategies that work and has created various models and frameworks that promote ones leadership, self-efficacy and personal/professional development. The focus of her work currently is self discovery (spiritual, emotional, social, physical, and mental well-being), leadership development, and managing in turbulent times.
Specifically Dr. Jessica has:

-Designed and implemented various training programs (e.g., training topics include but not limited to conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, process improvement, stress management, 5 steps to discovery, workplace etiquette, action plan development, communicating with others)

-Managed and led process and performance improvement assessments (locally and internationally) that positively impacted growth and revenue

-Researched and created a self-awareness model that has proven to increase ones self-awareness and improve participant's quality of life. This model is used during individual, team, and group coaching sessions

-Published several workbooks/manuals that helpes guide individuals/employees developmental needs and addressed their personal and/or professional gaps: Discover Yourself: A Personal Developmental Workbook, Discover Yourself: A Career Development Workbook and Discover Yourself Toolkit.

-Researched and developed a web-based toolkit for managers worldwide to help increase their leadership and managerial knowledge, skills and abilities

Dr. Jessica currently serves on Fulton County Workforce Development Advisory Board and also writes articles for The Historic West End.