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Self-Coaching: The Powerful Program to Beat Anxiety and Depression (2nd edition)
by Joseph J. LucianiThe simple, untold truth about anxiety and depression is that they are habits of insecurity--and, like all habits, they can be broken. In this new edition of the highly successful Self-Coaching, Dr. Joseph Luciani shows you how to change your way of thinking and develop a healthy, adaptive way of living through his proven Self-Talk strategy for coaching yourself back to health.
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself (The\instant Help Solutions Ser.)
by Dr. Kristin NeffKristin 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.
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself (An\instant Help Book For Teens Ser.)
by Kristin NeffKristin Neff PhD, is a professor in human development whose 10 years' of research forms the basis of her timely and highly readable book. Self Compassion offers a powerful solution for combating the current malaise of depression, anxiety and self criticism that comes with living in a pressured and competitive culture. Through tried and tested exercises and audio downloads, readers learn the 3 core components that will help replace negative and destructive measures of self worth and success with a kinder and non judgemental approach in order to bring about profound life change and deeper happiness. Self Compassion recognises that we all have weaknesses and limitations, but in accepting this we can discover new ways to achieve improved self confidence, contentment and reach our highest potential. Simply, easily and compassionately. Kristin Neff's expert and practical advice offers a completely new set of personal development tools that will benefit everyone.'A portable friend to all readers ... who need to learn that the Golden Rule works only if it's reversible: We must learn to treat ourselves as well as we wish to treat others.' Gloria Steinem 'A beautiful book that helps us all see the way to cure the world - one person at a time - starting with yourself. Read it and start the journey.' Rosie O'Donnell
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
by Kristin NeffKristin Neff PhD, is a professor in human development whose 10 years' of research forms the basis of her timely and highly readable book. Self Compassion offers a powerful solution for combating the current malaise of depression, anxiety and self criticism that comes with living in a pressured and competitive culture. Through tried and tested exercises and audio downloads, readers learn the 3 core components that will help replace negative and destructive measures of self worth and success with a kinder and non judgemental approach in order to bring about profound life change and deeper happiness. Self Compassion recognises that we all have weaknesses and limitations, but in accepting this we can discover new ways to achieve improved self confidence, contentment and reach our highest potential. Simply, easily and compassionately. Kristin Neff's expert and practical advice offers a completely new set of personal development tools that will benefit everyone.(P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Self-Compassion and Mindfulness: Practical Strategies to Cultivate Self-Awareness and Nurture Emotional Well-Being
by Tiffany Shelton MariolleFoster self-compassion and strength with simple techniquesIt's easy to fall into a pattern of being critical toward ourselves, but by breaking harmful thought habits, we can grow and flourish. This holistic guide is packed with short exercises and meditations to serve your mind, body, and spirit—and help you improve the quality of your life.Discover the basic principles of mindfulness and begin observing yourself in the present moment. Learn how to catch yourself during unhealthy self-talk and replace it with self-love. Practicing is easy with a wide variety of short, guided exercises. Step-by-step instructions give you the tools to follow through, whether you're persevering through stress, coping with negative emotions, or fostering long-term positive change.Go beyond other mindfulness books with:50+ targeted exercises—Address your needs with exercises for anger, negative self-talk, burnout, intrusive thoughts, relaxation, body positivity, and more.Compassion guidance—Learn to cultivate six principles: self-awareness, self-acceptance, empathy and understanding, kindness, patience, and perseverance.Holistic growth—Find support for every part of yourself: the mind through thoughts, the spirit through emotions, and the body through self-care.Overcome challenges and uplift yourself with these practical techniques.
Self-Compassion For Dummies
by Steven HickmanBecome your own best friend and reap the life-changing benefits! Being kind to yourself might sound simple, but self-compassion can change your life dramatically (and most of us are WAY kinder to others than to ourselves) Self-Compassion For Dummies will help you discover self-critical thoughts and self-defeating behaviors that are holding you back from fulfilling your potential and explore how you can learn to work around these things to find your way to more joy and satisfaction. We often think being hard on ourselves will help motivate us to be better people, but Dr. Steven Hickman’s review of the research finds that just the opposite is true. When you learn to love and appreciate yourself completely (as an imperfect human with messy feelings and uncomfortable thoughts), you free yourself up to achieve great things. This book will show you how! Befriending yourself and coping mindfully with the challenges of everyday life is easy with this practical guide. You’ll learn how to give yourself a taste of your own medicine by turning understanding, acceptance, and love—stuff you already do for others all the time—inward. Discover the research behind self-compassion and learn how it can help you face your insecurities and life a fuller life as a result Cultivate feelings of self-worth, acceptance, and love for someone who really deserves it—you! Explore the potential of self-compassion to address self-criticism, perfectionism, shame, self-doubt, anxiety, and anger Work through evidence-based exercises and practices to easily master the art of self-compassion as a daily way of being and not just an esoteric exercise Now more than ever, we need to offer support and love to ourselves. Thankfully, this is a skill we can all develop with a little help from Self-Compassion For Dummies.
Self-Compassion for Parents: Nurture Your Child by Caring for Yourself
by Susan M. Pollak"I yelled at the kids again--and feel so ashamed." "I barely have time to shower, let alone exercise; no wonder I’m so out of shape." "I'm just not the dad I hoped I would be." Parenting is hard. That's why self-compassion is so important. In this empathic resource, mindfulness expert and psychologist Susan M. Pollak helps you let go of constant self-judgment and treat yourself with the same kindness and caring you strive to offer your kids. Simple yet powerful guided meditation techniques (most under three minutes long) are easy to practice while doing the dishes, driving to work, or soothing a fussy baby. Learn to respond to your own imperfections like a supportive friend, not a harsh critic. You will find yourself happier and more energized--and will discover new reserves of patience and appreciation for your kids.
The Self-Compassion Skills Workbook: A 14-Day Plan to Transform Your Relationship with Yourself
by Tim DesmondStep by step, learn powerful mindfulness-based techniques to feel happier and more alive. Do you struggle with stress or negativity? Learn how self-compassion can help you find greater health, peace, emotional stability, and joy. Cutting-edge research shows that self-compassion is not only a skill anyone can strengthen through practice but also one of the strongest predictors of mental health and wellness. The practices in this book have been specially formulated to target and fortify what neuroscientists call the “care circuit” of the brain. Devoting thirty minutes a day for just fourteen days to these simple practices can have life-changing results. Tim Desmond’s “Map to Self-Compassion” will engage your mind, heart, and spirit. It will improve your ability to motivate yourself with kindness; regulate and defuse intense emotions, anxiety, and depression; be resilient during life’s challenges; let go of self-criticism and destructive behavior; heal painful experiences; and be more present and compassionate with others. Experience the benefits firsthand! Features downloadable audio recordings for on-the-go practice.
The Self-Compassion Workbook: Practical Exercises to Approach Your Thoughts, Emotions, and Actions with Kindness
by Joy JohnsonLearn self compassion and let go of self-criticism—exercises for cultivating love, kindness, and acceptanceAre you a perfectionist? Do you have a tough time quieting your inner critic? It can be easy to fall into patterns of self-criticism when we feel uncertain—but self compassion is about building a new mindset, embracing the moment, and letting go of the responsibility to handle every obstacle. This workbook is packed with an array of exercises and strategies designed to ground yourself in self compassion and confidently build the life that you want.Make self compassion a part of your daily routine with a range of writing and drawing prompts, meditations, breathing techniques, and more, plus encouraging words to support your journey. Feel free to choose exercises you're most drawn to, and always remember to be kind and loving to yourself, praise your personal growth, and cheer yourself on even if you stumble.The Self-Compassion Workbook includes:Clear mind—Navigate your healing journey with ease using simple and approachable guidance, and chapters organized by thoughts, emotions, and behavior.Kind words—Relatable stories, and positive affirmations will remind you to refocus and remember to be compassionate.Self-help—Find proven strategies and exercises drawing from mindfulness, positive psychology, and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) fields.Free yourself from self-criticism with the help of The Self-Compassion Workbook.
Self-Confidence: The remarkable truth of how a small change can boost your resilience and increase your success
by Paul McGeeThe special Tenth Anniversary Edition of the classic, bestselling guide to increasing self-confidence and boosting personal and professional success Confidence is profoundly important to virtually every aspect of our lives – it’s the main ingredient for handling anything thrown at us. Whether in our school or business careers, personal relationships or the way in which we present ourselves to the world, confidence is often the deciding factor between success or failure. But how does one increase self-confidence? Sunday Times best sellingAuthor Paul McGee has helped thousands of people answer this very question with his bestselling book Self-Confidence. Blending Paul’s humour and wit with expert insights and practical advice, this beloved resource remains the essential guide to increasing self-confidence and boosting success. Paul shows you how increasing your confidence by even a small amount can lead to dramatic positive changes in your life. Celebrating its tenth year in publication, this new Anniversary Edition has been extensively updated to addresses current “hot topics” and trends for improving confidence and driving personal and professional success. Paul offers new guidance on strengthening resilience, promoting well-being, enhancing mental health and much more. Along the way, Paul shares honest and very personal stories from his own life to highlight important lessons and reinforce your confidence-building process. This must-have guide will help you: Understand how making small changes will yield enormous results Manage self-doubt and overcome anxiety Discover who or what crushed your confidence and meet them head-on Refuse to let setbacks sap your confidence by turning them into motivation to forge ahead Step away from your comfort zone and achieve what you always wanted, but lacked the confidence to pursue The special edition of Self-Confidence provides everything you need to start on the path to increased confidence, resilience and success. You will be astonished by what you can accomplish when you have the confidence to try.
Self-Confidence: A Philosophy
by Charles PépinInspired by great figures from Emerson and Nietzsche to Madonna and Serena Williams, this engaging philosophical essay explores the workings of self-confidence and how to develop it. Where does self-confidence come from? How does it work? What makes it stronger or weaker? Why are some people more confident than others? Is it only a question of temperament or the result of conscious self-improvement? How do you get closer to those who stand out thanks entirely to their confidence in themselves? Drawing on philosophical texts, ancient wisdom, positive psychology, and a wide range of case studies that feature famous thinkers, artists, and athletes, but also unsung heroes such as a fighter pilot and an urgent-care doctor, Charles Pépin brings to light the strange alchemy that is self-confidence. In doing so, he gives us the keys to having more confidence in ourselves.
The Self-Confidence Handbook: 15 Easy Ways to Boost Your Confidence, Self-Esteem and Overall Happiness
by Dan JohnstonDiscover how to become confident easily and quickly with these 15 proven principles from author of Self-Confidence Secrets.You could be just a few hours away from new levels of confidence and high self-esteem! This inspiring book can show you how to:Master the Four Key Influencers of Self-ConfidenceYou will learn the four key influencers that determine how you feel about yourself and how you act—and learn how to control them. Once you’ve mastered these four simple keys, you'll be able to be a more confident and successful person.Set Goals to Raise Your Confidence Levels DramaticallyWith this simple goal-setting and goal-achieving system, you can increase your confidence drastically by becoming a more productive person and living at your highest levels of self-expression and personal success.Embrace Your Faults and Use Them as Fuel for Your SuccessYou’ll uncover how to make the most of your faults and weaknesses by using them to catapult you to a whole new level of success. Instead of complaining, moaning and whining about your faults and shortcomings, you’ll finally understand how to use them to not only boost your confidence and self-esteem but your levels of achievement and success as well.Program Yourself Subconsciously to Become More Confident and SuccessfulThis book will also show you how to program your subconscious mind to create more confidence, success and happiness in your life through a simple process of modeling other successful people. Whether you want to be rich, travel the world, have a great marriage or just feel more empowered, you’ll be able to easily improve the speed at which you achieve your goals and dreams through this simple and easy-to-implement process.
Self Confidence Secrets: How to Overcome Anxiety and Low Self-Esteem with NLP
by Dan JohnstonThe author of The Self-Confidence Handbook shows how to use neuro-linguisitic programming to shake off those worries and raise your confidence.With this quick read, you could be just a few hours away from achieving a new level of confidence and personal success! This life changing book will show you how to:Overcome Anxiety, Fear and Low Self EsteemAuthor Dan Johnston guides you through the keys to overcoming anxiety, fear, low self-esteem and other obstacles to achieving the self-confidence, success and happiness you’re looking for. Using the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience and human needs, he shares proven strategies that can rapidly increase your levels of self-confidence, happiness and success in every area of life.Use NLP To Overcome Stress, Anxiety and Negative ThinkingWith Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), you can immediately shift from an unresourceful state of negative thinking and weakness to a powerful state of positivity and strength. But NLP isn’t just about “positive thinking”—it’s all about behavior! Behavior is influenced by your feelings and emotions, often subconsciously. Your feelings and emotions are influenced by your thoughts. With NLP, you can instantly change your feelings and emotions, which immediately changes both your thinking and behavior. It’s the shortcut to self-confidence and success used by many successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, professionals, athletes and even parents!
Self-Confidence Strategies for Women: Essential Tools to Increase Self-Esteem and Achieve Your True Potential
by Leslie Theriot Herhold MSW, LCSW, PMH-CProven strategies to boost your self confidence and help you find inner strength With so much uncertainty in the world, learning to love yourself and march out of your comfort zone can feel daunting. This book of self confidence strategies for women offers simple tools based on proven therapy principles to help you achieve greater confidence, stronger relationships, increased motivation, and a more positive outlook on life. Learn how your thoughts and behavior influence your self-esteem, and find expert advice for changing negative patterns. You'll practice identifying your strengths and values, quieting doubt, and approaching intimidating situations with conviction. Increase your confidence in yourself and your abilities with easy and effective exercises that you can apply to everything you do. Experience the benefits of self confidence with: Clinically proven techniques—Discover empowerment techniques based on cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and exposure therapy. Confidence inside and out—Explore how you can nurture the tangible manifestations of self confidence, such as mindfulness, physical health, and body language. See self confidence in action—Read anecdotes and case studies that illustrate exactly how this book's tools can help you enact positive change. This is the simple way to develop more self confidence and see yourself as the amazing and talented woman you are.
The Self-Confidence Workbook: A Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Improving Self-Esteem (Building Self-Confidence)
by Barbara Markway Celia AmpelDiscover 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.
Self Contained: Scenes from a single life
by Emma JohnThere is a piece of cod-wisdom regularly dispensed to single women: romance will arrive when you least expect it. I had assumed it would also make its own travel arrangements too. Emma John is in her 40s; she is neither married, nor partnered, with child or planning to be.In her hilarious and unflinching memoir, Self Contained, she asks why the world only views a woman as complete when she is no longer a single figure and addresses what it means to be alone when everyone else isn't.In her book, she captures what it is to be single in your forties, from sharing a twin room with someone you've never met on a group holiday (because the couples have all the doubles with ensuite) to coming to the realisation that maybe your singleness isn't a temporary arrangement, that maybe you aren't pre-married at all, and in fact you are self-contained.The book is an exploration of being lifelong single and what happens if you don't meet the right person, don't settle down with the wrong person and realise the biggest commitment is to yourself.
Self-Contained: Scenes from a single life
by Emma JohnThere is a piece of cod-wisdom regularly dispensed to single women: romance will arrive when you least expect it. I had assumed it would also make its own travel arrangements too. Emma John is in her 40s; she is neither married, nor partnered, with child or planning to be.In her hilarious and unflinching memoir, Self Contained, she asks why the world only views a woman as complete when she is no longer a single figure and addresses what it means to be alone when everyone else isn't.In her book, she captures what it is to be single in your forties, from sharing a twin room with someone you've never met on a group holiday (because the couples have all the doubles with ensuite) to coming to the realisation that maybe your singleness isn't a temporary arrangement, that maybe you aren't pre-married at all, and in fact you are self-contained.The book is an exploration of being lifelong single and what happens if you don't meet the right person, don't settle down with the wrong person and realise the biggest commitment is to yourself.
Self Contained: Scenes from a single life
by Emma JohnThere is a piece of cod-wisdom regularly dispensed to single women: romance will arrive when you least expect it. I had assumed it would also make its own travel arrangements too. Emma John is in her 40s; she is neither married, nor partnered, with child or planning to be.In her hilarious and unflinching memoir, Self Contained, she asks why the world only views a woman as complete when she is no longer a single figure and addresses what it means to be alone when everyone else isn't.In her book, she captures what it is to be single in your forties, from sharing a twin room with someone you've never met on a group holiday (because the couples have all the doubles with ensuite) to coming to the realisation that maybe your singleness isn't a temporary arrangement, that maybe you aren't pre-married at all, and in fact you are self-contained.The book is an exploration of being lifelong single and what happens if you don't meet the right person, don't settle down with the wrong person and realise the biggest commitment is to yourself.
Self-Counselling: How To Develop The Skills To Positively Manage Your Life
by William StewartFor some, self-counselling may be a valuable substitute for face-to-face counselling, for others it can provide a support to professional counselling sessions. In this practical self-help book, William Stewart introduces many self-counselling skills and techniques and uses case studies, and exercises working with dreams, imagination and intuition, to develop both a deeper self-awareness and the ability to solve propblems.
Self Defense: The Womanly Art Of Self-care, Intuition And Choice
by Debbie LeungSelf Defense: The Womanly Art of Self-Care Intuition and Choice by Debbie Leung
A Self-Determined Future with Asperger Syndrome: Solution Focused Approaches
by E Veronica BlissA Self-Determined Future with Asperger Syndrome presents an empowering, practical approach to helping people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) to succeed at college, at work, at home and in life. The authors highlight how treating AS as a `problem' is unproductive, and advocate a solution focused approach which recognizes and uses the strengths of people with AS to foster mutual respect and understanding. Drawing on both their personal experience and knowledge of counselling, the authors use anecdotes and stories to show how people with AS cope in day-to-day situations. They also illustrate how effective communication and understanding of a person's needs and goals are key to improving daily life for people with AS. The final section of the book comprises practical worksheets and resources to help people with AS to recognize their achievements and work towards their goals. This book will be of interest to people who are affected by AS, their families, and the people who work with them.
The Self-Discipline Handbook: Simple Ways to Cultivate Self-Discipline, Build Confidence, and Obtain Your Goals
by Natalie WiseLearn why boundaries are not bad, why humility is hard, how to milk your momentum, how passion powers progress, why persistence is a virtue and patience is not optional. Learn how to be your own cheerleader, know your own creative cycle, and say so long to the Sunday night blues. Most importantly, learn how curiosity is the new vulnerability, and why, without it, self-discipline will never last. Do you struggle with finishing projects? Need to lose weight? Can’t get to bed at a reasonable hour? We all know we need more self-discipline, yet most of us are a bit foggy on what it actually is. Is it being on time to everything? Or early? Waking up at 5am? Doing everything everyone asks us to, on time, all the time? Or is it something more meaningful, more nourishing? This handbook will teach you how to take joy in cultivating self-discipline. Learn what it is, how to get it, why we need it, how to keep it, and why we want it. It also covers the major stumbling blocks in our way, both internally and externally. If you could use a boost of self-discipline along with a healthy dose of self-confidence, pick up this handbook today. You can’t afford not to.
Self Discipline in 6 Weeks: How to Build Goals with Soul and Make Your Habits Work for You
by Jennifer WebbFrom chasing dreams to catching them—how self discipline with heart can help you set goals and reach them What stands between you and your aspirations in life? Whether it's self-doubt, indecision, or a to-do list a mile long, you're not alone. Self Discipline in 6 Weeks is your guide to breaking through the seemingly complex barriers that have stopped you—until now. While self discipline can sound daunting, this book breaks it down into easy, actionable sections aimed at helping you achieve a little bit more every day for six weeks. Research-backed insights from positive psychology and neuroscience, plus sage advice from mindfulness practice, provide the surprisingly powerful foundation of purpose, self-esteem, and resilience required to turn dreams into reality. Inside Self Discipline in 6 Weeks you'll learn about: Knowing yourself—Self-inquiry exercises help you determine what's truly important to you—and how to prioritize it. Self-care—Learn how self-compassion can help you manage stress or setbacks on your way to living with meaning and authenticity. Skill builders—Six skill-building chapters help you hone your ability to succeed, including understanding your true values, finding purpose, setting meaningful goals, and learning how to bounce back from anything. Be your own best personal coach and harness the power of self discipline to achieve your goals.
Self-Discovery the Jungian Way: The Watchword Technique (Routledge Library Editions: Jung #4)
by Michael DanielsClearly and entertainingly written, this book presents an exciting new technique of self-analysis. Based on the psychological theories of C.G. Jung, the ‘Watchword’ technique will enable you to identify your psychological type and to explore the structure and dynamics of your personality. As you learn to recognize the various forces and tendencies within the psyche, you will acquire greater understanding of your inner self and your personal relationships. This practical method of self-exploration guides you systematically along the difficult path towards the ultimate goal of self-realization or individuation. It uses a structured form of word association which you assess and interpret yourself, following simple guidelines that require no numerical scoring. Easy to understand and fun to use, the book makes an intriguing and useful introductory guide to Jungian analytical psychology. It will appeal to a wide range of readers, including professional psychologists and students of psychology, counsellors and psychotherapists, as well as anyone interested in self-exploration and personal growth.
Self-Discovery Workbook for Women: Exercises to Find Clarity and Embrace Your True Self
by Ashley Reynolds LCSWJourney inward and uncover your authentic self You deserve to lead a full life—and you can start by peeling back the layers and getting to the core of who you really are. This self-discovery workbook is an ideal guide for gaining clarity on your values, your goals, and your deepest desires. What sets this self-discovery workbook apart from other self-help books: Make yourself a priority—Learn how to infuse self-discovery into your daily life by practicing mindfulness, embracing vulnerability, trying new activities, and more. Examine your motivations—Start plumbing your emotional depths with powerful prompts that help you consider your desires and long-held beliefs, and let go of fears that may be holding you back. Unearth your true essence—Reveal what you truly want through a wide variety of introspective exercises like creating a vision board and writing yourself a love letter. Find the real you so you can live your best life with this insightful self-discovery workbook.