50 Mindful Steps to Self-Esteem


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Sometimes we all need a little lift—something to put the bounce back in our step. If you are like many, you may struggle with self-confidence. You may also compare your successes and failures with those of others. If everything is going well in your life, this tactic may temporarily bolster your sense of self-worth. But what happens when things aren’t going so well? Based on the idea that true self-esteem is grounded in internal, rather than external factors, this book offers 50 easy-to-use mindfulness practices that will help you improve inner awareness and live a more fulfilled life without harsh self-judgment. Mindfulness can help you battle feelings of low self-worth by encouraging you to pay attention to your negative thoughts as they occur, accept them, and ultimately control of how you react to them. The exercises in this pocket-sized book are intended to be simple, brief, and powerful. These are practices to settle into each morning, perhaps before your cup of tea or coffee, and which can be sprinkled throughout the day when you are at work, play, or home. To help you keep track of your thoughts, the book also includes journaling exercises that will help you discover what actions may have led to feelings of positivity or negativity. By focusing on your own awareness and thought processes, you will begin to understand what factors cause you to feel bad about yourself, and honestly assess those factors without giving in to feelings of hopelessness. You will discover that true self-esteem has less to do with what the world is telling you, and has everything to do with what you tell yourself.




How to Raise Your Self-Esteem


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Of all the judgments you make in life, none is as important as the one you make about yourself. The difference between low self-esteem and high self-esteem is the difference between passivity and action, between failure and success. Now, one of America's foremost psychologists and a pioneer in self-esteem development offers a step-by-step guide to strengthening your sense of self-worth. Here are simple, straightforward and effective techniques that will dramatically improve the way you think and feel about yourself. You'll learn: How to break free of negative self-concepts and self-defeating behavior. How to dissolve internal barriers to success in work and love. How to overcome anxiety, depression, guilt and anger. How to conquer the fear of intimacy and success. How to find -- and keep -- the courage to love yourself. And much more.




Unlimited Self Confidence


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★★ Buy the Paperback version of this book, and get the Kindle eBook version included for FREE ★★ Do you see yourself in any of these low self-confidence behaviors? Using weak body language - Such as crossing your arms, not smiling, looking down, and not making eye contact Hesitating to speak up in groups - Whether in a meeting, social setting, or a public speaking situation Avoiding interaction with anyone new - Being unable to initiate new connections or approach someone you want to meet Weak verbal communication - Speaking with a low voice, ending sentences with questions, or sounding really nervous Fear of trying new things or taking on challenges - Difficulty taking actions that stretch your comfort zone or feel even slightly uncomfortable, even if you know they will improve your life Hesitating to ask for what you want or need - Inability to confidently express your desires because you don't feel worthy Resistance to letting go of past failures and mistakes - Dwelling in negative thinking and embarrassment of what happened long ago Not trusting your own judgment - Feeling your ability to solve problems, make decisions, initiate ideas, or take assertive action is compromised or not as sound as your peers Indecisiveness - Not trusting your own judgment enough to even begin to know what you want Letting others make your decisions for you - Letting the opinions of others dictate your reality Fantasizing about not being successful enough - Feeling intimidated around people perceived as being more successful or accomplished than you Feelings of jealously or resentment towards successful people - Projecting your insecurities and longings into negative feelings and behaviors towards others Expressing no motivation to take action - Feeling depressed or defeated and seeing action as useless or too difficult Purposeful self-sabotage - Creating a situation that makes it impossible to succeed so you'll have an excuse for failing, or to justify why others should feel sorry for you Needing constant external validation - Not just in personal relationships, but from bosses, co-workers, teachers, clients, and peers Fear of rejection - Constantly worried that others will purposely shun you or hurt you Extreme self-consciousness about how other people perceive you - Feeling painfully shy and uncomfortable about your intelligence and your appearance Highly focused on physical appearance and physical flaws - Constant need to check your appearance, compare yourself to others, or obsess about parts of your face or body, at the detriment to everything else Establishing no personal boundaries with others - Allowing others to take advantage of you simply because you don't have the confidence to say "no" Being overly accommodating or people pleasing - Completely ignoring your own values, needs, or desires to win affection and approval If Yes, this book is for YOU! Scroll up and click the Buy Now button to start acting and feeling more like yourself again!




13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do


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"Kick bad mental habits and toughen yourself up."—Inc. Master your mental strength—revolutionary new strategies that work for everyone from homemakers to soldiers and teachers to CEOs. Everyone knows that regular exercise and weight training lead to physical strength. But how do we strengthen ourselves mentally for the truly tough times? And what should we do when we face these challenges? Or as psychotherapist Amy Morin asks, what should we avoid when we encounter adversity? Through her years counseling others and her own experiences navigating personal loss, Morin realized it is often the habits we cannot break that are holding us back from true success and happiness. Indulging in self-pity, agonizing over things beyond our control, obsessing over past events, resenting the achievements of others, or expecting immediate positive results holds us back. This list of things mentally strong people don't do resonated so much with readers that when it was picked up by Forbes.com it received ten million views. Now, for the first time, Morin expands upon the thirteen things from her viral post and shares her tried-and-true practices for increasing mental strength. Morin writes with searing honesty, incorporating anecdotes from her work as a college psychology instructor and psychotherapist as well as personal stories about how she bolstered her own mental strength when tragedy threatened to consume her. Increasing your mental strength can change your entire attitude. It takes practice and hard work, but with Morin's specific tips, exercises, and troubleshooting advice, it is possible to not only fortify your mental muscle but also drastically improve the quality of your life.




Build Self-Confidence


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Learn how to build self-confidence and improve your self-esteem. Tips and tricks to help you feel more confident in yourself. Feeling good about yourself is the first step to success. Here's how to build self-confidence. If you want to achieve your goals, you need to start by believing in yourself. Follow these tips to boost your self-confidence. Don't let self-doubt hold you back from reaching your full potential. These techniques will help you build self-confidence and overcome any challenges.




The Self-Confidence Workbook


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Discover tools to help you build self-confidence for a better life. From facing your fears to practicing acceptance and self-compassion, The Self-Confidence Workbook offers practical and effective strategies to help you bring out your best self. You'll learn how to guide yourself through having self-confidence in relationships, work, and health. With a goal-oriented approach, these proven strategies teach you to silence the self-critic within and help guide you toward living your best life with confidence. This self esteem workbook helps you vanquish self-doubt with: DEFINING CONFIDENCE: A guide to understanding self-confidence by defining what it means to be confident and helping you determine your starting level of self-esteem. STRATEGIES FOR SELF-ACCEPTANCE: This book entails a 5-step program that begins with setting goals and uses evidence-based strategies to foster acceptance, mindfulness, self-compassion, and more. INTERACTIVE EXERCISES: Discover reflections, checklists, and quizzes to help you internalize lessons and concepts. Improve self-confidence in all areas of your life to feel fully alive with this top choice in motivational books.




Cultivating Self Confidence


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Do you want to develop your self confidence Positive self-talk and affirmations play a crucial role in building self-confidence. By replacing negative thoughts with constructive and encouraging words, you can gradually reshape your self-perception and boost your self-esteem. This internal dialogue can be a powerful tool in building a strong foundation of self-assurance. Taking action is another essential step in the process. Confidence often grows when you step out of your comfort zone and face challenges head-on. Each small success builds confidence incrementally, reinforcing the belief that you can overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. Additionally, surrounding yourself with a supportive network of friends, mentors, and role models can provide invaluable encouragement and guidance. Learning from others who have cultivated their self-confidence can inspire your own journey. Ultimately, cultivating self-confidence is an ongoing process that requires patience and perseverance. It's about believing in yourself, embracing your uniqueness, and continuously striving to become the best version of yourself. As you nurture your self-confidence, you'll find that success becomes more attainable and fulfilling in all aspects of your life.




Self-Compassion


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Kristin Neff, Ph.D., says that it’s time to “stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind.” Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest potential and a more contented, fulfilled life. More and more, psychologists are turning away from an emphasis on self-esteem and moving toward self-compassion in the treatment of their patients—and Dr. Neff’s extraordinary book offers exercises and action plans for dealing with every emotionally debilitating struggle, be it parenting, weight loss, or any of the numerous trials of everyday living.




Six Pillars of Self-Esteem


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Nathaniel Branden's book is the culmination of a lifetime of clinical practice and study, already hailed in its hardcover edition as a classic and the most significant work on the topic. Immense in scope and vision and filled with insight into human motivation and behavior, The Six Pillars Of Self-Esteem is essential reading for anyone with a personal or professional interest in self-esteem. The book demonstrates compellingly why self-esteem is basic to psychological health, achievement, personal happiness, and positive relationships. Branden introduces the six pillars-six action-based practices for daily living that provide the foundation for self-esteem-and explores the central importance of self-esteem in five areas: the workplace, parenting, education, psychotherapy, and the culture at large. The work provides concrete guidelines for teachers, parents, managers, and therapists who are responsible for developing the self-esteem of others. And it shows why-in today's chaotic and competitive world-self-esteem is fundamental to our personal and professional power.




Cultivating Confidence: Your Guide to a More Fulfilling Life


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This book will guide you step-by-step through simple exercises to a life of confidence so that you can experience fulfilling relationships, work, liesure, and health. The author has lived these principles, and guided hundreds of others to more fulfillment in life.