The self-esteem workbook / Glenn R. Schiraldi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schiraldi, Glenn R., 1947-

Series:

New Harbinger self-help workbook.

New Harbinger self-help workbook

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Self-perception.

Self-esteem.

Psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 243 p.) : ill.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Oakland, Calif. : New Harbinger, 2016.

Summary:

People of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances struggle with low self-esteem. This long-awaited, fully revised second edition of the best-selling The Self-Esteem Workbook includes up-to-date information on brain plasticity, and new chapters on forgiveness, mindfulness, and cultivating loving kindness and compassion. If your self-esteem is based solely on performance - if you view yourself as someone who's worthy only when you're performing well or acknowledged as doing a good job - the way you feel about yourself will always depend on external factors. Your self-esteem affects everything you do, so if you feel unworthy or your confidence is shaped by others, it can be a huge problem. With this second edition of The Self-Esteem Workbook, you'll learn to see yourself through loving eyes by realizing that you are inherently worthy, and that comparison-based self-criticism is not a true measure of your value. In addition to new chapters on cultivating compassion, forgiveness, and unconditional love for yourself and others - all of which improve self-esteem - you'll find cutting-edge information on brain plasticity and how sleep, exercise, and nutrition affect your self-esteem. Developing and maintaining healthy self-esteem is key for living a happy life, and with the new research and exercises you'll find in this updated best-selling workbook, you'll be ready to start feeling good about yourself and finally be the best that you can be.

Contents:

Introduction

Part I: Understanding Self-Esteem

1. Why Self-Esteem

2. Getting Ready - The Physical Preparations

3. Self-Esteem and How It Develops

Part II: The Skills of Self-Esteem

Factor I: The Reality of Unconditional Human Worth

4. The Basics of Human Worth

5. Recognize and Replace Self-Defeating Thoughts

6. Acknowledge Reality - "Nevertheless!"

7. Regard Your Core Worth

8. Create the Habit of Core-Affirming Thoughts

9. An Overview of Unconditional Human Worth

Factor II: Experiencing Unconditional Love

10. The Basics of Unconditional Love

11. Find, Love, and Heal the Core Self

12. The Language of Love

13. The Appreciative Opinion of Others

14. Acknowledge and Accept Positive Qualities

15. Cultivate Body Appreciation

16. Reinforce and Strengthen Body Appreciation

17. Assert Self-Love and Appreciation

18. Eyes of Love Meditation

19. Liking the Face in the Mirror

20. See Yourself Through Loving Eyes

21. Experience Love at the Heart Level

22. Self-Compassion and Mindful Awareness

23. Meet Pain with Self-Compassion

24. Experience Self-Compassion at the Body Level

25. Compassionate Journaling

26. An Overview of Unconditional Love

Factor III: The Active Side of Love: Growing

27. The Basics of Growing

28. Accept That You Aren't Perfect

29. Just for the Fun of It (Contemplating Possibilities)

30. Take Stock of Your Character

31. Practice Forgiving

32. Experience Wholesome Pleasure

33. Prepare for Setbacks

34. An Overview of Growing

Epilogue: Summing Up.

Notes:

First published 2001.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781626255944 (ebook)

9781626255937 (pbk.)