“How to be yourself” is a must-read book for anyone who suffers from social anxiety. It’s written by Dr. Ellen Hendricksen—a clinical psychologists with the Boston University’s Centre for anxiety and related disorders. Coming from her personal experiences with social anxiety and her clients’, Dr. Hendricksen gives plenty of real-life examples and solutions to the …
The “You are good as you are” mantra may not be the best way to go about boosting your self-esteem. Here are some good options to try instead.
Use the Nudge Theory to reach your goals, become more confident, and get a better ending for everything you aspire to.
Our society often seduces us into believing that a higher salary, an Ivy-League education or a prestigious occupation may bump up our confidence. Although there are sprinkles of truth in this, what transpires upon closer examination is that none of these elements are a sustainable source of self-esteem.
The book is nothing short of brilliant. If you expect this to be one of the “standard” self-help books, you are in for a surprise. It’s so refreshingly different and fascinating to read. It’s packed with wisdom and I fount it to be so relevant to the issues we all face in our everyday lives. …
Self-awareness and self-consciousness are not synonyms–knowing this can make a huge difference to your confidence.
What’s the myth Comparisons are bad for your self-esteem and need to be avoided. Constantly looking over at the other side of the fence, where the grass appears to be greener, makes you envious, bitter and unappreciative of your own accomplishments. Why it’s not quite true Comparisons are a complex matter. While on one hand, …
You’ve heard of S.M.A.R.T goals, correct? In order not to set yourself for failure, experts tell us, you need to pick goals that are smart, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-oriented. This makes sense, of course. But here is the wrinkle— S.M.A.R.T goals were created as a managerial tool in organisations. On a personal level, easily …
Positive affirmations don’t work if you don’t believe them.