Self Esteem: Simple Steps to Build Your Confidence
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Gael Lindenfield. Self Esteem: Simple Steps to Build Your Confidence
Acknowledgements
Note to 2014 Edition
Introduction
An Overview of the Book
CHAPTER 1. What is Self-esteem?
The Inside Story
The Outside Story
HOW WE CAN RECOGNIZE A PERSON WITH HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
Why Do Some People Have More Self-esteem than Others?
WHAT DECREASES CHILDREN’S SELF-ESTEEM?
How Self-esteem Can Be Dented and Battered in our Adult Lives
TWO. Laying the Foundations for Action
CHAPTER 2. Ten Golden Keys to Self-esteem
Scrutiny
Explanation
Love
Focus
Envisaging
Strategy
Triggers
Encouragement
Experimentation
Monitoring
CHAPTER 3. Strategy for Emotional Healing
Why Is Emotional Healing So Difficult?
How We Can Heal Old Emotional Wounds
STAGE 1: EXPLORATION
STAGE 2: EXPRESSION
STAGE 3: COMFORT
STAGE 4: COMPENSATION
STAGE 5: PERSPECTIVE
STAGE 6: CHANNELLING
STAGE 7: FORGIVENESS
CHAPTER 4. Strategy for Breaking Self-destructive Habits
Strategy for the Battle of the Bad Habits. SURVEY THE ENEMY FIELD
ASSESS THE THREAT
SELECT AN EASY TARGET
SEARCH FOR ALLIES
APPOINT YOUR STRONGEST GENERALS
SELECT A SLOGAN
MAP OUT YOUR OVERALL STRATEGY
MARSHAL YOUR RESOURCES
FLY THE FLAG AND DECLARE WAR
TAKE UP A MASCOT
PLAN THE FIRST ATTACK
ASSESS ENEMY TACTICS
DEVISE CONTINGENCY PLANS
KEEP YOURSELF IN TIP-TOP FORM
MAINTAIN YOUR APPEARANCE AND SHIP-SHAPE CONDITION
SEARCH OUT THE HEROES AND HEROINES
BE ON GUARD FOR ‘FRIENDLY’ PREDATORS
SHARPEN UP YOUR WEAPONS
EXPLOIT PROPAGANDA TECHNIQUES
REWARD AND HONOUR BRAVERY
EXPECT TO MEET PAIN
TAKE REGULAR SUPPORT FROM COMRADES
LAY PLANS FOR VICTORY DAY
CELEBRATE IN STYLE
KEEP YOUR DEFENCES ON GUARD
CHAPTER 5. Strategies for Self-protection
Positive Thinking
THE GEE STRATEGY
REFRAMING
AFFIRMATIONS
ANCHORING
Assertiveness
WHAT IS ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOUR?
Stress Management
GENERAL TIPS FOR MANAGING STRESS WHEN UNDER PRESSURE
‘QUICK-FIX’ RELAXERS
‘THE NIGHT BEFORE’ PACIFIER
TIME MANAGEMENT SPOT-CHECK
STRESS SYMPTOM MONITOR
SYMPTOMS WHICH COMMONLY INDICATE STRESS
THREE. Self-help Programmes
CHAPTER 6. The Big Recondition
Step 1: Display an Inspirational ‘Show-model’
Step 2: Prepare the Estimate
Step 3: Complete a Diagnostic Analysis
Step 4: Reinforce the Strong Paths
Step 5: Clear the Blockages
Step 7: Replace the Old and Out-dated
Step 8: Check the Connections
Step 9: Clean, Polish and Respray as Necessary
Step 10: Lubricate and Fill with Fuel
Step 11: Check for Safety
Step 12: Test-drive for Performance and Ecology
CHAPTER 7. Regular Maintenance
Major Service
CHAPTER 8. Crash Strategy
CHAPTER 9. Building Self-esteem in Others
What Kind of Person Builds Others’ Self-esteem?
PROFILE OF A SELF-ESTEEM BUILDER
SELF-ESTEEM-BUILDING MANAGERS
SELF-ESTEEM-BUILDING PARENTS
SELF-ESTEEM-BUILDING CITIZENS
Step 1: Analyse Your Current Strengths
Step 2: Firm Up Your Resistance to Temptation
THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF LOW SELF-ESTEEM BEHAVIOUR
Step 3: Take Control of Your Prejudices
Step 4: Improve Your Listening Skills
TIPS ON HOW TO LISTEN ENCOURAGINGLY TO PEOPLE WITH LOW SELF-ESTEEM
Step 5: Improve Your Ability to Give Compliments and Appreciations
GIVING EFFECTIVE COMPLIMENTS TO PEOPLE WITH LOW SELF-ESTEEM
Step 6: Get Some Support for Yourself and Your ‘Mission’
Further Reading
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List of Searchable Terms
Copyright
About the Publisher
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To my little brother John, whom I now look up to with much love and admiration.
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I form a negative belief in myself that I am not an OK human being …
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