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More About This Title Boosting Self-Esteem For Dummies
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Learn to:
Leave behind negative modes of thinking
Understand the psychology of self-esteem
Use a variety of effective techniques to build self-esteem for a happier and healthier life
Give yourself a boost with cognitive behavioural therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapists
Rethink your self-image and be comfortable in your own skin
Fact: even individuals who radiate confidence on the outside can still have low self-esteem. Whether you're someone who puts on a front or a shy, retiring type who frets about what other people think, this practical guide can help you to conquer insecurities, get assertive and let your inner strength shine through. So what are you waiting for?
Understand the theories – get to grips with what self-esteem means and how it affects your outlook
Be honest with yourself – acknowledge your best bits (and your limitations) and identify the positive effects of your thoughts and actions
Discover boosting techniques – banish feelings of inadequacy by indulging in exercises and hobbies that exhilarate you
Give other people a break – understand when a compliment is a compliment and take criticism constructively
Go all-out – reassess your day-to-day priorities and map out what you really want from life
Open the book and find:
Strategies for getting to the bottom of the real you
Effective ways to record fluctuating moods and feelings
CBT techniques for stimulating self-encouragement
Advice on dealing with counter-productive comparisons
Guidance on tackling social phobias, body dysmorphia and eating disorders
Tips on maintaining self-discipline
How to foster better relationships at home and at work
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Rhena Branch and Rob Willson are cognitive behavioural therapists at the Priory Hospital in London, and the authors of the best-selling titles Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Dummies and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook For Dummies.
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Introduction 1
Part I: Understanding Self-Esteem 9
Chapter 1: Explaining Self-Esteem 11
Chapter 2: Exploring the Effects of Low Self-Esteem 23
Chapter 3: Working Out Your Self-Worth 45
Part II: Acknowledging That You’re Okay As You Are 59
Chapter 4: Judging Yourself Compassionately, Accurately and Objectively 61
Chapter 5: Finding a Functional Focus 77
Chapter 6: Becoming Comfortable with Who You Are 89
Chapter 7: Building a Better Body Image 111
Chapter 8: Spotlighting Personal Development 125
Part III: Taking On New Techniques 139
Chapter 9: Speaking the Language of Love 141
Chapter 10: Rewriting Your Own History 161
Chapter 11: Proving Your Worth to Yourself 191
Part IV: Looking at the Ripple Effects of Low Self-Esteem 209
Chapter 12: Romancing and Relationships 211
Chapter 13: Working with Others 227
Part V: Living Like You Mean It 245
Chapter 14: Honouring Commitments to Yourself 247
Chapter 15: Living According to Your Values 261
Chapter 16: Developing Self-Discipline 275
Part VI: The Part of Tens 293
Chapter 17: Ten Hallmarks of Healthy Self-Esteem 295
Chapter 18: Ten Habits for Honing Healthy Self-Esteem303
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Give Your Self-Esteem a Lift 311
Appendix: Resources 319
Index 323
