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Boosting Self-Esteem For Dummies, UK Edition

ISBN: 9780470741931 | 0470741937

Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Publisher: For Dummies
Pub. Date: 2/1/2012

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Summary Table of Contents Author Biography

Boosting Self-Esteem for Dummies Learn to: Leave behind negative modes of thinking Understand the psychology of self-esteem Use a variety of effective techniques to build self-esteem for a happier and healthier life Give yourself a boost with cognitive behavioural therapy Cognitive behavioural therapists Rethink your self-image and be comfortable in your own skin Fact: even individuals who radiate confidence on the outside can still have low self-esteem. Whether you're someone who puts on a front or a shy, retiring type who frets about what oth... MOREer people think, this practical guide can help you to conquer insecurities, get assertive and let your inner strength shine through. So what are you waiting for? Understand the theories - get to grips with what self-esteem means and how it affects your outlook Be honest with yourself - acknowledge your best bits (and your limitations) and identify the positive effects of your thoughts and actions Discover boosting techniques - banish feelings of inadequacy by indulging in exercises and hobbies that exhilarate you Give other people a break - understand when a compliment is a compliment and take criticism constructively Go all-out - reassess your day-to-day priorities and map out what you really want from life Open the book and find: Strategies for getting to the bottom of the real you Effective ways to record fluctuating moods and feelings CBT techniques for stimulating self-encouragement Advice on dealing with counter-productive comparisons Guidance on tackling social phobias, body dysmorphia and eating disorders Tips on maintaining self-discipline How to foster better relationships at home and at work

This expert guide explains the psychology of self-esteem and how effects every aspect of our lives - from the way we function at work, conduct relationships, view our bodies, approach parenting and achieve social status. Written by an expert author team, Rhena Branch and Rob Willson of The Priory Clinic, this book takes a psychological and therapeutic approach to the subject and explains the origins of self-esteem; what it is and how it works with us and against us, and offers practical techniques and solutions, including CBT techniques, to help readers rediscover their self-worth, set realistic goals, boost their self esteem and start living life to the fullPART 1- Understanding Self-EsteemChapter 1: Defining Terms- Self Acceptance vs. Self-RatingChapter 2: Exploring the Effects of Low Self-EsteemChapter 3: Building Better Ways of Working Out Your WorthPART 2- Acknowledging That You're OK Right Now!Chapter 4: Preventing the 'Part-Whole Error'Chapter 5 (New title): Finding a Functional FocusChapter 6: Becoming Comfortable With Who You AreChapter 7: Building A Better Body ImageChapter 8: Spotlighting Personal DevelopmentPART 3- Taking on New TechniquesChapter 9: Learning the Language of LoveChapter 10: Positively Rewriting HistoryChapter 11: Proving Your Worth To Yourself PART 4- Identifying the Interpersonal Impact of Low Self-EsteemChapter 12: Dancing and RomancingChapter 13: Working With OthersPART 5- Living Like You Mean It!Chapter 14: Honouring Commitments to YourselfChapter 15: Living According to Your ValuesChapter 16: Developing Self-DisciplinePART 6- The Part of TensChapter 17: Ten Hallmarks of People With Healthy Self-OpinionChapter 18: Ten Helpful Habits for Honing Healthy Self-OpinionChapter 19: Ten Potential Sources of Inspiration

How we feel about ourselves crucially affects virtually every aspect of our experience; from the way we function at work, in relationships, approach parenting and achieve social status.

Intro& Introduction
Understanding Self Esteem
Defining Terms - Self Acceptance vs Self Rating
Exploring the Effects of Low Self Esteem
Determining Domains and Clarifying Criteria of Self Worth
Acknowledging that You're OK Right Now!
Preventing the 'Part-Whole Error'
Totalling More Than the Sum of Your Parts
Becoming Relativel... MOREy Comfortable in Your Own Skin
Building a Better Body Image
Spotlighting Personal Development
Taking On New Techniques
Learning the Language of Love
Positively Rewriting History
Seeing is Believing
Identifying the Interpersonal Impact of Low Self Esteem
Dancing and Romancing
Working with Others
Living Like You Mean It!
Honouring Commitments to Yourself
Living According to Your Values
Doling Out Self Discipline
Part VI Title
Ten Hallmarks of People with Healthy Self Opinion
Ten Helpful Habits for Honing Healthy Self Opinion
Ten Potential Sources of Inspiration
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Rhena Branch and Rob Willson are cognitive behavioural therapists at the Priory Hospital in London, and the authors of the best-selling titles Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Dummies and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook For Dummies.

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