The Self Confidence Workbook: A Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Improving Self-Esteem

139 Pages·2018·2.69 MB·english

by  Barbara Markway PhD and Celia Ampel

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QUICK START GUIDE
Is this book for you? Check the boxes that often describe you:
□ Do you keep your thoughts to yourself, assuming you don’t
have anything important to share?
□ If you’re not completely sure you can do something, do you
think, “Why bother trying?”
□ Do you avoid talking to people, worrying that you’ll have
nothing to say or come across as awkward?
□ Do you second-guess yourself frequently?
□ Do you apologize excessively, even when you haven’t done
anything wrong?
□ Do you hold yourself back from taking risks because you’re
afraid you’ll fail?
□ When you feel you didn’t perform well, do you spend lots of
time afterward ruminating on your mistakes?
□ Do you give up easily?
□ Does your inner voice tell you, “I’m not good enough; I can’t do
it”?
□ Do you avoid pursuing some of your goals and dreams because
of fear and self-doubt?
If you checked several of the boxes, read on to learn about proven
strategies to build your self-confidence.

To you, the reader:
May you have the confidence to show up, stand up, and speak up.
The world needs your gifts.
CONTENTS
Foreword
Introduction
PART 1: SETTING THE STAGE
Chapter 1: Understanding Self-Confidence
Chapter 2: Setting Goals and Getting Started
PART 2: THE STRATEGIES
Chapter 3: Practice Acceptance
Chapter 4: Calm Your Body
Chapter 5: Work with Your Thoughts
Chapter 6: Work with Your Beliefs
Chapter 7: Face Your Fears
Chapter 8: Moving Forward
Resources
References
Acknowledgments
About the Authors