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Self-Esteem For Dummies
S. Renee Smith (Author), Vivian Harte (Author)
9781118967096, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 13 February 2015
384 pages
23.4 x 18.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.544 kg
Boost your self-esteem and truly believe that you are perfectly awesome Looking to get your hands on some more self-esteem? You're not alone. Thankfully, Self-Esteem For Dummies presents clear, innovative, and compassionate methods that help you identify the causes of low self-esteem—as well the lowdown on the consequences. Packed with trusted, hands-on advice to help you improve your overall self-worth, Self-Esteem For Dummies arms you with the proven tools and techniques for learning how to think and behave with more self-assurance at work, in social situations, and even in relationships. Self-esteem is shaped by your thoughts, relationships, and experiences. When you were growing up, your successes, failures, and how you were treated by your family, teachers, coaches, religious authorities, and peers determined how you feel about yourself. But you can shift your thinking and reclaim your self-worth with the help of Self-Esteem For Dummies. If you're looking to boost your sense of self-worth, Self-Esteem For Dummies sets you on the path to a more confident, awesome you.
Introduction 1 Part I: The Lowdown on Self-Esteem 5 Chapter 1: The Nature of Self-Esteem 7 Chapter 2: Understanding the Impacts of Low Self-Esteem 19 Chapter 3: Where Does Low Self-Esteem Come From? 29 Chapter 4: Measuring Your Self-Esteem 43 Part II: Expressing a Positive Attitude 53 Chapter 5: Affirming and Visualizing Your Better Self 55 Chapter 6: Nurturing Yourself to Create Happiness 67 Chapter 7: Creating a Healthy Body Image 83 Part III: Changing Your Negative Thoughts and Coming to Grips with Being a Perfectionist 97 Chapter 8: Dealing with Your Negative Self-Talk 99 Chapter 9: Analyzing Perfectionism 115 Chapter 10: Dealing Positively with Perfectionism 127 Part IV: Growing Your Self-Esteem 137 Chapter 11: Increasing Your Confidence through Self-Awareness 139 Chapter 12: Moving Beyond the Fear That’s Zapping Your Faith 159 Chapter 13: Creating and Reaching Your Goals 171 Part V: Dissolving Internal Barriers to Success in Love and Work 183 Chapter 14: Examining Your Role in Creating Conflicts in Your Relationships 185 Chapter 15: Rewriting Your Love Story 201 Chapter 16: Getting Beyond Loving Love 215 Chapter 17: Improving Personal Relationships 229 Chapter 18: Re-Creating Your Image for Professional Success 243 Chapter 19: Managing Your Relationships at Work 263 Chapter 20: Presenting with Confidence 279 Part VI: Nurturing Self-Esteem in Others 293 Chapter 21: Helping Family and Friends 295 Chapter 22: Helping Children and Teens Achieve Healthy Self-Esteem 309 Part VII: The Part of Tens 323 Chapter 23: Ten Famous People Who Raised Their Self-Esteem 325 Chapter 24: Ten Approaches to Pursuing Excellence 337 Chapter 25: Ten Tips for Quickly Improving Your Self-Esteem 347 Index 355
Subject Areas: Self-help & personal development [VS]
