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Personal Growth: The Next Version of You, featuring LGBTQ+ Youth and Digital Media

Personal growth isn’t about becoming someone else—it’s about becoming more fully yourself. It’s the quiet work of learning from experience, choosing new paths, and showing up for life with intention. Whether you’re setting goals, facing challenges, or simply looking to feel more grounded in who you are, personal growth is the journey that helps you evolve and thrive.

Simon Sinek: How Reflection Informs Personal Growth

We all want to feel like we’re moving forward in life—but sometimes it’s hard to know what that really looks like. Personal growth isn’t always about big changes; often, it’s the small decisions we make every day that shape who we’re becoming. Let's explore practical ways to grow—mentally, emotionally, and even socially—without losing sight of who you are right now.

The YouTube video, "Simon Sinek on How Reflection Informs Personal Growth", Simon Sinek talks about how looking back at our actions helps us grow. He says it's important to think about what we did well and what we could do better. By doing this often, we can learn from our mistakes and make smarter choices in the future. Sinek explains that we should try to look at ourselves like a coach would—stepping back and noticing our behavior. He also says that people who lead others should reflect regularly because it helps them grow and be better leaders.





Becoming Better: Self-Improvement

Think of yourself like an app—you’re always learning, growing, and getting better with each update. Personal growth is about building new skills, becoming more confident, and figuring out what matters most to you. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about making progress, one step at a time. 

The "Self-Improvement Resources" page on BecomingBetter.org is a collection of helpful tools for personal growth, created by Chris Loper. It covers topics like building better habits, finding purpose, improving mental health, staying focused, being more mindful, getting fit, boosting confidence, and learning new things. Included are book and video recommendations, free courses, habit trackers, and apps. Some popular resources are The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Atomic Habits, Headspace, and Deep Work. 




What are your thoughts on personal growth? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!

Featuring...

LGBTQ+ Youth and Digital Media


In conjunction with Pride Month, Children and Screens is spotlighting the unique digital experiences of LGBTQ+ youth with our newest Research-at-a-Glance resource.

For LGBTQ+ youth, online spaces can provide opportunities for support, connection, and health information that they may not have access to offline. Yet these environments also come with heightened risks, including cyberbullying, discrimination and other threats to their well-being.

Children and Screens’ latest Research-at-a-Glance offers a vibrant two-page snapshot of current research on LGBTQ+ youths’ digital media use, including how their online experiences compare to non-LGBTQ+ peers, and the unique benefits (and risks) they face in digital media environments.

Learn more about:
 

How often LGBTQ+ youth are online, and why. 

The role of online spaces for community building, identity formation, and emotional support.

What types of information LGBTQ+ youths seek out online. 

Rates and risks of cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, and discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ youth on digital platforms.

Potential harms to LGBTQ+ youths’ mental health as a result of online discrimination and negative social media experiences.

Learn more: https://www.childrenandscreens.org/learn-explore/research/lgbtq-youth-and-digital-media-use/

The SPAN Youth Chat

Join us virtually on July 2nd from 4:15 to 5:00 PM with the SPAN Youth Engagement Team on a topic about advocacy and youth empowerment. More details to come. 





Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726.

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