The Confidence Gap
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The author of The Happiness Trap offers "an exciting alternative to the usual approach of so many self-help books," demonstrating "the simple and effective methods of ACT" (David Richo, PhD, author of How to Be an Adult in Relationships).
Too many of us miss out on opportunities in life because we lack self-confidence. Whether it's public speaking, taking on a leadership role, or asking someone for a date, there are situations in which we just don't feel equipped to handle the challenges we face.
Russ Harris offers a surprising solution to low self-confidence, shyness, and insecurity: Rather than trying to "get over" our fears, he says, the secret is to form a new and wiser relationship with them. Paradoxically, it's only when we stop struggling against our fearfulness that we begin to find lasting freedom from it.
Drawing on the techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a cutting-edge form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, The Confidence Gap explains how to:
- Free yourself from common misconceptions about what confidence is and how to build it
- Transform your relationship with fear and anxiety
- Clarify your core values and use them as your inspiration and motivation
> "This book could save you years of psychological struggle, yank you out of negative emotional patterns, and help propel you to a much happier, more productive life."
--Martha Beck, author and Oprah Winfrey's life coach
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Reading through the ratings I was wondering what had more truth to it. That it's yet another shallow self help book or actually provides valuable information. Well I quickly came to find out that it is not in any way shallow. This book is hands down one of the best I have read on that matter. It is not one of these books that claim to make your life perfect just by reading it . ( and sometimes chanting some new age power phrases). Instead it provides actually helpful techniques and guidelines on how to address confidence and anxiety problems. In case you have read "your brain at work" you will find a lot of similarities in the underlying principles. Of course practicing the skills described in this book will take time but I already had first successes which show me that these parts work. For me this opens up a new perspective. It is work, not magic. Just give it an honest try.
Description
The author of The Happiness Trap offers "an exciting alternative to the usual approach of so many self-help books," demonstrating "the simple and effective methods of ACT" (David Richo, PhD, author of How to Be an Adult in Relationships).
Too many of us miss out on opportunities in life because we lack self-confidence. Whether it's public speaking, taking on a leadership role, or asking someone for a date, there are situations in which we just don't feel equipped to handle the challenges we face.
Russ Harris offers a surprising solution to low self-confidence, shyness, and insecurity: Rather than trying to "get over" our fears, he says, the secret is to form a new and wiser relationship with them. Paradoxically, it's only when we stop struggling against our fearfulness that we begin to find lasting freedom from it.
Drawing on the techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a cutting-edge form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, The Confidence Gap explains how to:
- Free yourself from common misconceptions about what confidence is and how to build it
- Transform your relationship with fear and anxiety
- Clarify your core values and use them as your inspiration and motivation
> "This book could save you years of psychological struggle, yank you out of negative emotional patterns, and help propel you to a much happier, more productive life."
--Martha Beck, author and Oprah Winfrey's life coach
Book Information
Posts
Reading through the ratings I was wondering what had more truth to it. That it's yet another shallow self help book or actually provides valuable information. Well I quickly came to find out that it is not in any way shallow. This book is hands down one of the best I have read on that matter. It is not one of these books that claim to make your life perfect just by reading it . ( and sometimes chanting some new age power phrases). Instead it provides actually helpful techniques and guidelines on how to address confidence and anxiety problems. In case you have read "your brain at work" you will find a lot of similarities in the underlying principles. Of course practicing the skills described in this book will take time but I already had first successes which show me that these parts work. For me this opens up a new perspective. It is work, not magic. Just give it an honest try.