Self-esteem for dummies
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Self-esteem for dummies
（--For dummies）
John Wiley & Sons, c2015
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Description
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.
Helps you understand the ranges of self-esteem and the benefits of promoting self-esteem
Arms you with the tools to learn how to think and behave with more self-assurance
Covers the importance of mental wellbeing, assertiveness, resilience, and more
Shows you how to improve your self-image, increase personal power, and feel better about yourself
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.
Table of Contents
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
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