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More About This Title Confidence Pocketbook - Little Exercises for aSelf-Assured Life
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The Confidence Pocketbook is your take-everywhere guide to confidence and self-esteem. Packed with over 100 simple tips, techniques, ideas and suggestions, this book is your ultimate companion for facing life head-on — even during the most awkward or nerve-wracking moments. Whether you flounder in social situations, second-guess your every decision or doubt your own abilities, author Gill Hasson can help you live your life with confidence. Each page in this book presents a specific scenario in which confidence is key, and shows you the little ways in which you can act — and feel — more confident every day. Keep this guide with you as a constant reminder to believe in yourself; dip in for a quick bit of advice in tricky situations, or read and re-read the pages that hit closest to home. By making tiny yet impactful changes to your outlook, your habits and your attitude, you'll develop the confidence to cope with challenges and the optimism to say everything will turn out fine.
Public speaking, job interviews, first dates, big projects, new opportunities — confidence is key to them all. This book shows you how to develop the confidence you need to succeed in all areas of life and feel good about yourself every single day.
- Handle life's difficulties with grace and style
- Access tailor-made advice for any situation on the spot
- Recognise your own shine and allow others to see it too
Low self-esteem can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, so don't let it fester. If you can't see how capable you are, how can anyone else? Don't miss out on life — put the Confidence Pocketbook to work for you, and start taking on the world.
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Introduction 1
Part 1: The Foundation Stones of Confidence 3
Understanding confidence 4
Understanding self-esteem 6
Avoiding the comparison trap 8
Being with positive people 10
Doing things you enjoy 12
Having goals to aim for 14
Having realistic expectations 16
Taking steps to build confidence 18
Having the courage to be confident 20
Knowing your values 22
Identifying and acknowledging your strengths 24
Managing failings and foibles 26
Thinking positively and having hope 28
Speaking with confidence 30
Having confident body language 32
Part 2: Personal Confidence 35
Stepping out of your comfort zone 36
Letting go and moving on 38
Taking risks 40
Tuning in to your intuition 42
Having a confident body image 44
Changing your job or career 46
Calming confidence 48
Making confident decisions 50
Changing your mind 52
Returning to learn 54
Making mistakes 56
Coping with change 58
Coping with setbacks to your confidence 60
Travelling with confidence 62
Returning to work 64
Part 3: Social Confidence 67
Making small talk 68
Giving and taking compliments 70
Networking with confidence 72
Speaking up 74
Speaking out 76
Asking for what you want 78
Saying no 80
Letting someone down 82
Dealing with criticism 84
Giving constructive criticism 86
Preparing for a job interview 88
Speaking in public 90
Helping other people 92
Asking for help 94
Dealing with bullies 96
Getting respect 98
Making new friends 100
About the Author 102
More Quotes 103
Useful Websites 109
