Build Your Confidence with CBT: 6 Simple Steps to be Happier, More Successful and Fulfilled

<p>1 Introduction<BR>Why this book?<BR>How do I overcome low self-esteem and improve your confidence? <BR>Who is this book for?<BR>How does this self-help programme work?<BR>A matter of motivation...<BR>Picking the right moment<BR>How to Use this Book<BR>Seeking help from a buddy<BR>Exercises</P><p><BR>2 Your Self-Esteem<BR>What is meant by ‘self-esteem’? <BR>What if your self-esteem is low?<BR>Do some people have healthy self-esteem?<BR>Selective perception and selective memory<BR>It is not all just in your head <BR>The causes of low self-esteem<BR>The consequences of low self-esteem <BR>What is healthy?<BR>How can you raise your self-esteem and develop your confidence?<BR>Exercises </P><p><BR>3 The Positive Data Log<BR>Look at things from a different angle<BR>Writing in your positive data log<BR>Getting started<BR>Eight ways to enter more facts in your positive data log <BR>Persisting and continuing<BR>Exercises </P><p><BR>4 Positive Qualities<BR>What does your behaviour say about you?<BR>Adding positive qualities to your positive data Log <BR>The positive qualities list<BR>Getting started<BR>Eight ways to add more qualities in your positive list <BR>Apply your positive qualities to come to you automatically<BR>Persisting and continuing <BR>Exercises </P><p><BR>5 Negative Mind Talk<BR>Beaver or woodworm<BR>What is negative mind talk?<BR>Why do you excel at negative mind talk?<BR>Eight ways to put yourself down <BR>Getting Started<BR>Five ways to negate compliments<BR>Persisting and continuing <BR>Exercises</P><p><BR>6 Changing Your Behaviour<BR>Survival strategies<BR>Getting rid of your old behaviour patterns?<BR>New behaviours<BR>Getting started<BR>Persisting and continuing <BR>Exercises </P><p><BR>7 Dealing with Criticism<BR>Criticism is deadly if you take everything at face value<BR>From destructive to constructive<BR>Learning to listen to criticism <BR>Getting started<BR>Persisting and continuing <BR>Exercises </P><p><BR>8&nbsp; High Demands and Perfectionism<BR>It can always be better<BR>Who decides on the marks?<BR>Look at things from a different angle<BR>Take it easy for a while<BR>Getting rid of dos and don’ts?<BR>Getting started<BR>Persisting and continuing <BR>Exercises </P><p><BR>9 The Future<BR>Taking stock<BR>Not just believing but feeling<BR>A maintenance plan<BR>What if your low self-esteem comes back?<BR>No worries<BR>Exercises </P><p><BR>References</P><p>&nbsp;</P><p>&nbsp;</P><p>&nbsp;</P><p>&nbsp;</P><p><BR>&nbsp;</P>