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How to raise your self-esteem / by Branden, Nathaniel.;
The importance of self-esteem -- Self-concept as destiny -- Living consciously -- Learning self-acceptance -- Liberation from guilt -- Integrating the younger self -- Living responsibly -- Living authentically -- Nurturing the self-esteem of others -- The question of selfishness -- Summary : the impact of self-esteem.
Subjects: Self-esteem.; Self-confidence.; Self Concept.;
© 1988, ©1987., Bantam Books,
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I'm speaking : every woman's guide to finding your voice and using it fearlessly / by Doyle-Mekkes, Jessica,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Meet your voice: she's dying to meet you -- Just breathe -- The power of posture -- The nitty gritty: common challenges facing women's voice and how to fix them -- Why women don't speak up -- Impost-her syndrome -- The 3 commandments for conquering fear, #1 prime -- #2 pinpoint -- #3 power -- The deep dive."I'm Speaking is not a book on public speaking. Public speaking is an old white guy, standing in front of a podium, telling you things you don't want to know on a topic you're not interested in. He thinks he's funny. His mustache is funny. This is a book about creating a clear, confident voice that is authentically yours and using it fearlessly"--
Subjects: Self-confidence.; Communication.;
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Confidence : overcoming low self-esteem, insecurity, and self-doubt / by Chamorro-Premuzic, Tomas.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-249) and index."World-renowned personality expert reveals the truth about something we all want more of-confidence Millions of people are plagued by low self-confidence. But in Confidence, personality expert Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic shows us that high confidence makes us less likeable, less employable, and less successful in the long run. He reveals the benefits of low confidence (including being more motivated and self-aware), teaches us how to know when to fake it, get ahead at work, improve our social skills, feel better emotionally and physically, and much more. With this engaging, practical study of our minds and emotions, we can become more capable in every facet of life. Based on decades of research, including the author's own groundbreaking work, and filled with fascinating anecdotal evidence, this will appeal to readers of The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal and Succeed by Heidi Grant Halvorson. Confidence will shatter every myth you've ever believed about self-confidence and its effects on us-ranging from the very personal to the global level"--Confidence Ain't Competence: -- Difference between feeling and being able -- Me, me, me (the narcissistic society) -- Wanting versus needing confidence (and Coke) -- Higher confidence does not cause competence -- Most confident people are deluded -- Ignorance ain't bliss -- Perils of chasing confidence -- Confidence-competence cycle -- Why feeling down can be a good thing -- Confidence-competence grid -- Taking Advantage Of Low Confidence: -- You can benefit from insecurities -- Low confidence protects you -- Low confidence helps you improve -- Being other focused -- Successful people are rarely themselves -- If you fake it you'll make it -- Reputation Is King: -- If character is destiny, reputation is fate -- Others value humility, not confidence -- Everyone's a psychologist -- Do others know what we are like? Do we? -- Why you should care about others' perceptions of you -- Self-knowledge matters more than self-belief -- Successful Career: -- What top performers do better -- Debunking career myths (confidence, talent, and arrogance) -- Three things top performers do better -- How to boost your career confidence (even though you don't have to) -- Social Confidence And People Skills: -- How to master interpersonal relations -- Social confidence as presentational strategy -- Toxicity of high social confidence -- Adaptive side of lower social confidence -- How to use your low social confidence to enhance your social competence -- Early childhood experiences determine your social confidence (and that's ok) -- Turning your low social confidence into high social competence -- Loving Relationship: -- How to boost your dating confidence -- Dating confidence is not dating competence -- Four ways to succeed in romantic relationships -- There's a time to fake dating confidence -- Healthier Life: -- Your well-being is in your hands -- Unhealthy side of high confidence -- Healthy side of lower confidence -- Low confidence extends life --- Earning confidence (through well-being) -- Easier Said Than Done?: -- All you need is a bit of willpower (and low confidence) -- Embracing low confidence -- Success is the best medicine for your insecurities -- More competent you -- More competent, less confident world -- Final thoughts -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Index.
Subjects: Self-confidence.; Self-esteem.;
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Understanding self-image and confidence / by Allman, Toney,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.How does self-image develop? -- Positive self-image and high self-esteem -- Negative self-image and low self-esteem -- What about body image? -- Can self-image be improved?What is self-image? -- Social psychology demonstrates that self-image is the foundation of all human behavior. Social psychologists research how this sense of self develops and what factors determine how people think and feel about themselves. Self-esteem and confidence are dependent on self-image and often determine a person s happiness, psychological well-being, and life success.
Subjects: Self-perception in adolescence; Self-esteem in adolescence; Self-confidence in adolescence;
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No more mean girls : the secret to raising strong, confident, and compassionate girls / by Hurley, Katie.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- What's in a friend? -- Like versus likable and the pursuit of popularity -- Risk taking in the name of courage -- Perfect girl syndrome -- Sporty girls, artsy girls, bossy girls, and girly girls -- Finding me: how to build an authentic self -- Reaching for the high bar -- Find your voice! -- Express yourself! -- Failing out loud and other acts of resilience -- Growing great leaders -- Raising socially responsible girls.Once upon a time, mean girls primarily existed in high school, while elementary school-aged girls spent hours at play and enjoyed friendships without much drama. But in this fast-paced world in which young girls are exposed to negative behaviors on TV and social media from the moment they enter school, they are also becoming caught up in social hierarchies much earlier. No More Mean Girls is a guide for parents to help their young daughters navigate tricky territories such as friendship building, creating an authentic self, standing up for themselves and others, and expressing themselves in a healthy way.
Subjects: Daughters.; Parenting.; Girls; Compassion.; Self-confidence.;
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Daisy comes home / by Brett, Jan,1949-;
Daisy, an unhappy hen in China, floats down the river in a basket and has an adventure. While learning to survive, she discovers the courage to find her way back home and take her place among the other chickens.
Subjects: Chickens; Survival; Self-confidence; Survival; Chickens; Self-confidence;
© 2005, c2002., Puffin Books,
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Princess Academy / by Hale, Shannon.;
While attending a strict academy for potential princesses with the other girls from her mountain village, fourteen-year-old Miri discovers unexpected talents and connections to her homeland.
Subjects: Princesses; Self-confidence; Telepathy; Mountains; Schools; Princesses; Self-confidence; Telepathy; Mountains; Schools;
© 2007., Bloomsbury Children's Books : Distributed to the trade by Holtzbrinck Publishers,
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You can do it, Sam / by Hest, Amy.; Jeram, Anita.;
When Mrs. Bear and little Sam deliver the cakes they have made for their friends in the neighborhood, Sam carries the cakes all by himself, through the snow and up to the front doors.
Subjects: Picture books for children.; Self-confidence; Mother and child; Cake; Bears;
© 2007., Candlewick Press,
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Long shot : a comeback kids novel / by Lupica, Mike.;
Pedro, an avid basketball player, decides to run for class president, challenging a teammate who is also one of the most popular boys in school.
Subjects: Competition (Psychology); Basketball; Self-confidence; Schools; Mexican Americans; Competition (Psychology); Basketball; Self-confidence; Schools; Mexican Americans;
© c2008., Philomel Books/ Walden Media,
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13 things mentally strong women don't do : own your power, channel your confidence, and find your authentic voice for a life of meaning and joy / by Morin, Amy.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-335).Introduction -- They don't compare themselves to other people -- They don't insist on perfection -- They don't see vulnerability as a weakness -- They don't let self-doubt stop them from reaching their goals -- They don't overthink everything -- They don't avoid tough challenges -- The don't fear breaking the rules -- The don't put others down to lift themselves up -- They don't let others limit their potential -- They don't blame themselves when something goes wrong -- They don't stay silent -- They don't feel bad about reinventing themselves -- They don't downplay their success -- Conclusion.The emergence of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have awakened society and encouraged women to find their voice and claim their power. Contending with a host of difficult issues-- from sexual assault on college campuses, to equal pay and pay gaps, to mastering different negotiation styles-- demands psychological toughness. Morin turns her focus to feminism, and gives women the techniques to build mental muscle. Just as important, she teaches them what not to do.
Subjects: Self-actualization (Psychology) in women.; Self-realization in women.; Self-confidence.; Women; Women;
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