Summaries of books about Self-Esteem & Confidence:
I would, but MY DAMN MIND won't let me
A Guide for Teen Girls: How to Understand and Control Your Thoughts and Feelings
Jacqui Letran
The book serves as a self-help guide for teenage girls to manage their thoughts and emotions effectively. It provides strategies and insights to help readers overcome negative thinking patterns and build confidence and resilience.
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Malignant Self-love
Narcissism Revisited
Sam Vaknin
The book delves into the complex world of narcissism, offering a comprehensive analysis of the narcissistic personality disorder and its impact on relationships. It combines clinical insights with psychological theories to explore the narcissist's psyche, behaviors, and the potential for treatment and coping strategies for those affected by narcissists.
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Life Skills for Teenage Girls
How to Be Healthy, Avoid Drama, Manage Money, Be Confident, Fix Your Car, Unclog Your Sink, and Other Important Skills Teen Girls Should Know!
Karen Harris
The book provides practical advice and step-by-step instructions for teenage girls on essential life skills, ranging from personal health and financial management to handling social situations and basic home and car maintenance. It aims to empower young women with the confidence and knowledge to navigate various challenges and responsibilities they may encounter as they grow into adulthood.
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The Honest Enneagram
Know Your Type, Own Your Challenges, Embrace Your Growth
Sarajane Case
The book provides an introduction to the Enneagram personality typing system, offering insights into each of the nine types' motivations, fears, and behaviors. It emphasizes self-awareness and personal growth by encouraging readers to confront their own challenges and develop strategies for emotional health and improved relationships.
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Brave, Not Perfect
How Celebrating Imperfection Helps You Live Your Best, Most Joyful Life
Reshma Saujani
The book encourages women to embrace imperfection and take risks rather than striving for unattainable perfection, often imposed by societal expectations. It provides personal anecdotes, research, and practical advice to help women break free from the fear of failure and pursue their true desires.
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Radical Confidence
10 No-BS Lessons on Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life
Lisa Bilyeu
The book provides a practical guide to overcoming self-doubt and building confidence through actionable steps and personal anecdotes. It encourages readers to embrace their unique journey, confront their fears, and take control of their lives by becoming their own heroes.
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The Imposter Cure
How to stop feeling like a fraud and escape the mind-trap of imposter syndrome
Dr Jessamy Hibberd
The book provides insights into the psychological phenomenon of imposter syndrome, offering practical advice and strategies to help individuals overcome self-doubt and build genuine confidence. It includes exercises, real-life examples, and therapeutic techniques to help readers identify and challenge the negative thought patterns that fuel feelings of being a fraud.
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Selfie
How We Became So Self-Obsessed and What It's Doing to Us
Will Storr
The book explores the cultural and psychological roots of self-obsession in the modern era, examining how historical forces, social media, and neuroscience have shaped our self-perceptions and behaviors. It delves into the impact of this self-focus on mental health, society, and individual identity, offering insights into the consequences of living in an age of constant self-promotion and comparison.
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Leader in Me
How Schools Around the World Are Inspiring Greatness, One Child at a Time
Stephen R. Covey|Sean Covey|Muriel Summers|David K. Hatch
The book presents a school improvement model based on the principles of personal leadership and effectiveness from Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," adapted for children and educational settings. It showcases stories and strategies from schools that have integrated these habits into their curriculum, aiming to foster life skills and character development in students to prepare them for personal and academic success.
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Learning To Love Yourself
Gay Hendricks
The book offers a guide to self-acceptance and self-love, providing practical exercises and insights to help individuals overcome internal barriers and cultivate a positive self-image. It emphasizes the importance of embracing one's worth and the transformative power of loving oneself to achieve personal growth and fulfillment.
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