Ellen Hendriksen writes as if she is talking to you in your living room. A very humbled and inspirational way of writing. The book does not tell you what to do to be a better person. But how to gain confidence in being you. You should not expect „how to be yourself“ to change you, but to give you good advices so you can start to fight your social anxious situations. The only negative point is that towards the end the content started to be repetitive.

How to Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety is a self-help book written by Ellen Hendriksen. The book explores the root causes of social anxiety and provides practical strategies for overcoming it. Hendriksen argues that social anxiety is caused by a combination of genetic predispositions, past experiences, and negative self-talk, and that it can be managed through cognitive and behavioral techniques. The book emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and self-acceptance, and provides tips for quieting the inner critic that often fuels social anxiety. It also provides guidance on how to challenge negative thoughts and beliefs, and how to practice self-care and relaxation techniques to manage anxiety.