Description
Book SynopsisStop being a passenger in your own life. Believe in yourself and start driving! The Confidence Pocketbook is your take-everywhere guide to confidence and self-esteem.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 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
