The Power of Self-Compassion: Using Compassion-Focused Therapy to End Self-Criticism and Build Self-Confidence (The New Harbinger Compassion-Focused Therapy Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (503 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1572249838 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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In addition, you will learn how the concept of self-confidence fits in the context of our evolution, biology, and life experiences. This can lead to comparing yourself with others as a way to build confidence. If you are looking to improve your self-confidence, the behavioral steps provided in this book can help you focus on the areas in your life that need improvement, so that you can build a stronger sense of self-worth and competence.. For too long self-esteem has been based on the idea that if you achieve certain goals you are doing okay. With compassion-focused therapy, you will adopt an accepting attitude about your strengths and weaknesses, and a commitment to change that doesn’t depend on being overly critical of yourself or comparing yourself with others. The skills and behavioral techniques outlined in this book are drawn from the groundbreaking compassion-focused therapy (CFT), which holds that being compassionate to yourselfeven when things are not going wellis central to building real self-confidence. So how do you build real self-confidence? In The Power of Self-Compassion, you will learn that focusing on self-compassion, rather than self-esteem, is actually the best way to build true, lasting self-confidence. If someone told you that you have low self-esteem, would it cause you to bristle? For many, the very concept of self-esteem has negative connotations, because it calls to min
María Isabel Bouzas Malvar said Increase your self-compassion. Worth reading and good therapy for people who suffer from a critical mind.Exercises are effective and also easy going.. "Five Stars" according to wanderer. I love the theory behind the book and it came in perfect shape. "Five Stars" according to Rata. Excellent for those of us with low self esteem who are working toward loving ourselves
With straightforward explanations of concepts and dozens of easy and practical exercises to build self-confidence through self-compassion, this book has the power to change your life." Kristin Neff, PhD, author of Self-Compassion and associate professor, University of Texas at Austin. "This book will help you stop undermining yourself with debilitating self-criticism and start giving yourself the same kindness, encouragement, and support you'd give to a good friend