5 of the best books on confidence
Looking for a confidence boost in literary form? These books are like an espresso for your working week. Here’s our pick of 5 of the best books on confidence, from classic self-help to brand new reads:
The Comparison Cure by Lucy Sheridan
If you find yourself constantly comparing yourself to others, this book is the one for you. Lucy Sheridan, the UK’s first comparison coach, is an expert in all things comparison and the book is jam-packed with useful advice on how to stop self-sabotaging, comparing yourself to others and feeling down about your own abilities. The book will help you be less ‘them’ and more ‘you - focusing your energy on building self-worth and self-confidence.
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
Internationally renowned author Susan Jeffers has helped millions of people overcome their fears and heal the pain in their lives with her simple but effective & profound advice. Whether you want to manage anxiety, tackle a phobia or overcome with emotional pain, this book is a great starting point for helping you handle any situation well. This book is empowering and life-affirming - the perfect thing when returning to the office with post-pandemic anxiety, too.
You are a Badass by Jen Sincero
If you’re bored of standard self-help books, this bestselling guide by success coach Jen Sincero is a refreshing read. The 27 chapters of this book are packed full of advice, insights, simple exercises and funny anecdotes, which make it an easily digestible read. The book will help you identify self-sabotaging beliefs, get rid of unwanted behaviours and create a life you totally love. A great present for a friend that’s stuck in a rut too!
Presence by Amy Cuddy
Confidence expert Amy Cuddy captured the imagination of tens of millions of viewers around the world with her TED talk about "power poses." In this book, she explains the science underlying the body-mind effects, and teaches us how to use simple techniques to liberate ourselves from fear in high-pressure moments, perform at our best, and connect with and empower others to do the same. If you’ve ever had a bad job interview, a speech gone wrong or a difficult conversation that you wish you’d handled better, this book is a great read for understanding how we can thrive, not panic, in moments of challenge.
The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden Ph.D.
This book is a culmination of a lifetime of clinical practice and study by Nathaniel Branden Ph.D. and the most significant work on the topic. The Six Pillars Of Self-Esteem is essential reading for anyone with a personal or professional interest in self-esteem - it explains why self-esteem matters in relation to psychological health, achievement, personal happiness, and positive relationships. Forward-focused, the book will give you actionable tips to help build self-esteem daily and focus on five key areas of your life to improve self-esteem in.
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