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Books – Health – Self esteem
Books 1 to 20 of 56 – Self esteem
A Balanced Life by Tom Smith
In readable‚ down-to-earth prose‚ A Balanced Life teaches family and friends what they can expect from those they love who have mental health problems. It offers nine clear-cut strategies for implementing a plan to support them‚ including how to: – assist a loved one in developing healthy self-esteem. – accept mental illness as a fact of life. – identify early warning signs that precede a more difficult phase of the illness. – create a supportive network of family and friends.Each strategy is illustrated by inspiring stories of real people who have put the principles into practice‚ and is followed by key questions that probe readers to ponder their own situations. A guide to bringing order to chaos.
Paperback, 140 pp, $20.95. Buy
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The Mind Coach by Jamil Qureshi
Although in this world everyone is different, we all share the common goal of wanting to succeed be it in sport, business or relationships. The truth is, however, that few people – if any – ever achieve their true potential. What stops us, bizarrely, is ourselves. We are all inherently self-limiting and are unwittingly sabotaged by hidden fears and insecurities created by past experiences. Using a revolutionary blend of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, hypnosis and psychology, Jamil Qureshi – the Mind Coach – teaches us that the real secret to success lies in our ability to trust in our subconscious skills and shows us how to work with what we have, rather than what we think we lack. The Mind Coach is unique, innovative and spectacularly succe
Paperback, 192 pp, $29.95. Buy
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How to Develop Self-confidence by Dale Carnegie
Drawing on Dale Carnegie’s years of experience as a business trainer, this book will show you how to overcome the natural fear of public speaking, to become a successful speaker and even learn to enjoy it. His invaluable advice includes ways to: develop poise gain self-confidence improve your memory make your meaning clear begin and end a talk effectively interest and charm your audience improve your diction and win an argument without making enemies
Paperback, 256 pp, $24.95. Buy
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Managing Your Moods by John D. Preston
Now, mood management is in everyones reach. Anger. Depression. Anxiety. Low self-esteem. With the help of this guide, millions of Americans can stop suffering from these difficult emotions. Written by a prominent psychologist, this book is chock-full of the many strategies and approaches that have proven effective over the years. And since one size does not fit all, it includes information on self-help and counseling, psychiatric medication and psychological therapy, physical exercise and cognitive behavioral therapy. Offers a number of time-tested and scientifically proven approaches to managing moods Addresses fears and myths regarding treatment Will be helpful to a variety of people, including those suffering from alcoholism, drug addict
Paperback, 297 pp, $26.95. Buy
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Say it with Confidence by Sarah Sutton
Being able to express ourselves and communicate effectively is essential at all levels of our lives. In this practical and concise book Sarah Sutton draws on proven professional techniques enabling readers to understand why they may be facing certain issues and to learn how to adopt positive techniques in developing robust communication skills. Step by step she encourages readers to: *Recognise strong and confident communication *Explore their own personal style *Develop their self belief *Adopt the rules of speaking that underpin all communication *Complement what we are verbally expressing with appropriate body language
Paperback, 192 pp, $22.95. Buy
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How to Be Like Coach Wooden: Life Lessons from Basketball’s Greatest Leader by Patrick Williams and David Wimbish
Paperback, 288 pp, $36.99. Buy
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Always in the Kitchen at Parties
Relationships author of ‘How to Make Anyone Fall in Love With You’, Leil Lowdnes, has written this empowering book that aims to help anybody who lacks self-confidence or is held back by shyness. If you’re the kind of person who wants to hide in the kitchen at parties, Leil will help you get out and mingle like a pro.
Paperback, 288 pp, $27.99. Buy
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Quirkyalone by Sasha Cagen
A celebration of the lifestyles of discerning singles who enjoy being single and spending time alone, instead of dating indiscriminately, reflects on the benefits of solitude in a guide that brings together helpful advice, words of wisdom from other “quirkyalones,” personal quizzes, and lists of books, songs, movies, and more. Reprint. 25,000 first
Paperback, 176 pp, $19.95. Buy
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High School’s Not Forever by Jane Bluestein and Eric D. Katz
Paperback, 250 pp, $18.95. Buy
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The Invincibility Training by Stephen Russell
A foolproof way to develop self-confidence, great communication skills and charisma by media personality, the Barefoot Doctor.
Paperback, 288 pp, $38.95. Buy
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Rules Of Life, A Definitive Code For Living A Better, Happier, More Successful Kind Of Life by Richard Templar
Some people seem naturally good at life. They seem to sail through, being successful and happy and everything always seems to fall into place. We all know a few of them – those rare people who are happy and positive and make things happen; they have a loving family, great relationships, a supportive network and work they enjoy; they generate goodwill wherever they go and always seem to know the right thing to do – and then do it. How on earth do they do it? For most of us, some of the time life can be a bit of a struggle. People are difficult, things don’t go our way, there’s too much to deal with and we don’t know how to make it all alright again. What is it that they know, that we don t? They know the Rules of Life.
Paperback, $24.95. Buy
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Weekend Confidence Coach by Lynda Field
Aims to show you how, by boosting your self-belief, you can rise above your doubts and watch your dreams unfold before your eyes, discovering a life that sparkles with enthusiasm. This book also teaches readers to take a stand, and learn how to love your life, overcoming negative behaviour patterns and destructive emotions
Paperback, 240 pp, $29.95. Buy
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Complete Idiot’s Guide To Creative Visualization by Shari L. Just and Carolyn Flynn
Creative visualization is the technique of using the imagination to identify goals and then making them a reality. It’s more powerful than sheer drive because it works in harmony with the positive energy of the universe. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Creative Visualization helps readers visualize – and then actualize – their best and brightest lives. Filled with techniques and exercises that reveal the power of visualisation, it offers suggestions, guidance, and tips to inspire the imagination. It follows the path of the book that launched the creative visualisation movement nearly 30 years ago and adds elements as meditations and affirmations.
Paperback, 352 pp, $26.95. Buy
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Time Alive: Celebrate Your Life Every Day by Alexandra Stoddard
In seven sections representing essential domains of life — Time, Home, Style, Enthusiasm, Caring, Purpose, and Spirit — Alexandra Stoddard shows us how to celebrate every moment of life. This treasury of brief essays is chock-full of the wise ideas, personal anecdotes, and practical strategies that have inspired millions of her readers. She helps readers form their own personal philosophy for living as well as discover specific, small actions that build tranquil time into the most hectic day, add lightness and energy when needed most, elevate a passing moment into a vivid memory. She encourages readers to “take stock, and rethink everything.” Her essays offering a memorable mindset for living.
Hardback, 192 pp, $27.95. Buy
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The Keys to Higher Awareness by Wayne W. Dyer
Discusses the three keys to creating miracles in one’s life, explaining how to eliminate self-doubt, change one’s life, and find true happiness
Audio book, $16.95. Buy
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De-Junk Your Mind by Dawna Walter
On the hit TV programme The Life Laundry, Dawna Walter showed you how to de-clutter your house. Just like physical clutter, we all have mental baggage too, some of which needs to go in the crusher: Old attitudes and beliefs that reinforce other people’s impressions of who you are; Negative behaviour patterns; Parental baggage; Relationships that have no positive impact on your life; Fear of change. De-Junk Your Mind is packed with practical exercises and a big dose of Dawna’s tough love – it’s time to take the plunge and change life for the better… now!
Paperback, 192 pp, $29.95. Buy
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Happy Children Through Positive Parenting by Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer
A parenting book that argues what really matters is helping children to grow up feeling secure and good about themselves, enabling them to gain positive self-esteem. Using key words such as ‘praise’, ‘play’, ‘time’, ‘touch’ and ‘talk’, it speaks to new and experienced parents alike about what helps children to develop and what blocks progress
Paperback, 224 pp, $32.95. Buy
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You’ll See It When You Believe It by Wayne W. Dyer
‘Our thoughts are a magic part of us, and they carry us to places that have no boundaries, and no limitations’ In this bestselling thought-provoking book, Dr. Wayne Dyer stretches beyond self-help to self-realisation
Paperback, 288 pp, $27.95. Buy
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The Broken Mirror by Katharine A. Phillips
This is a revised edition on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a relatively common and sometimes debilitating disorder in which sufferers are obsessed with perceived appearance flaws. Four new treatment chapters provide updated information and recommendations on how to effectively treat BDD.
Paperback, 544 pp, $41.95. Buy
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Girlforce: Vibe by Nikki Goldstein
GirlForce is an interactive, fun and revolutionary approach to health and self esteem that empowers teenage girls to accept and celebrate themselves – just as they are. Vibe is about helping girls create a life that keeps them motivated, confident, uplifted, happy and peaceful. Awesome! Easy to use Lifestyle Plans help keep girls bodies, minds and spirits in balance and, even better, such good habits will cause a surge in GirlForce!