The Confidence Gap: A Guide to Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt

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Table of Contents: Foreword / Steven Hayes, PhD -- Introduction: A Daring Adventure, or Nothing -- Part 1. Warming Up -- 1. Why Bother? -- 2. The Good Old Days -- 3. True or False?...

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Table of Contents:
Foreword / Steven Hayes, PhD -- Introduction: A Daring Adventure, or Nothing -- Part 1. Warming Up -- 1. Why Bother? -- 2. The Good Old Days -- 3. True or False? -- Part 2. The double-edged sword -- 4. It Ain't Necessarily So -- 5. Off the Hook -- 6. Never Short of Words -- 7. The Self-Esteem Trap -- 8. The Rules of Engagement -- 9. Smell the Roses -- 10. Psychological Smog -- Part 3. What gets you going? -- 11. Fueling Up -- 12. The Success Trap -- 13. Magic Glue -- Part 4. Taming your fear -- 14. The Fear Trap -- 15. Plenty of Space -- 16. Riding a Wild Stallion -- Part 5. Playing the Game -- 17. Throw Off the Bowlines -- 18. What's Stopping You? -- 19. The Motivation Trap -- 20. The Power of Self-Acceptance -- 21. Getting Better -- 22. Reach the Peak -- 23. It Ain't Over Till It's Over -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Resources -- Index.

Biographical Note:
Dr. Russ Harris is a physician, therapist, and speaker specializing in stress management. He travels nationally and internationally to train individuals and health professionals in the techniques of ACT. Born and educated in England, he now lives in Australia. For more information, visit actmindfully.com.au.

Review Quotes:
"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 of Finding Your Own North Star

"An exciting alternative to the usual approach of so many self-help books. Harris explains how we can work with ourselves as we are, rather than aggressively trying to alter ourselves. I'm impressed by the simple and effective methods of ACT."
--David Richo, PhD, author of How to Be an Adult in Relationships

"One of the most hopeful (and helpful) messages we can take away from this book is this: we can learn to do the things that matter, even when our minds say it's not possible."
--Spirituality & Health

Marc Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.

Publisher Marketing:
Based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices, this self-help guide offers breakthrough insights and simple techniques for managing anxiety and developing long-lasting confidence.

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
- Use mindfulness to effectively handle negative thoughts and feelings.

"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

Review Citations:

  • Library Journal 07/01/2011 pg. 94 (EAN 9781590309230, Paperback)
  • Publishers Weekly 07/11/2011 (EAN 9781590309230, Paperback)

Author: Harris, Russ
Publisher: Trumpeter
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2011-09-13
BISAC: Self-Help|Personal Growth|Success|Self-Help|Personal Growth|Self-Esteem|Self-Help|Anxiety & Phobias
Subjects: Self-confidence
Weight: 0.85 lbs
ISBN: 9781590309230
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781590309230