Building Self-Confidence for Dummies [Paperback]

Kate Burton (Author), Brinley Platts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2012 | ISBN-10: 0470016698 | ISBN-13: 978-0470016695 | Edition: 1

We could all use a little more confidence in our lives. With a push in the right direction, you can discover how to carry yourself confidently at work, at home, and even in relationships. This friendly guide shows you what confidence is and where it comes from, and offers practical tips and techniques to build on your skills, challenge your fears, and channel your energy into a more effective you.

Discover how to

• Recognise your strengths
• See things from a brighter perspective
• Say 'No' with confidence
• Build confidence in others
• Raise confident children

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...to recognise and build on your strengths..." (The Sun, April 2006) 

 "This personal primer on how to build self-confidence may be a cheaper and safer alternative to a midknife crisis." (Sunday Times, Sunday 14th October 2007)

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Includes advice on making a great first impression

Be more confident in all walks of life

We could all use a little more confidence in our lives. With a push in the right direction, you can discover how to carry yourself confidently at work, at home, and even in relationships. This friendly guide shows you what confidence is and where it comes from, and offers practical tips and techniques to build on your skills, challenge your fears, and channel your energy into a more effective you.

Discover how to

• Recognise your strengths
• See things from a brighter perspective
• Say 'No' with confidence
• Build confidence in others
• Raise confident children

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Product Details

• Paperback: 282 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (February 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470016698
• ISBN-13: 978-0470016695
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.6 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #830,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE book to buy if you really are serious., August 1, 2007

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Marjorie Du Feu (Naples, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is totally crammed with tips, anecdotes and practical advice. Not just a quick, easy, entertaining read, but also a workbook with practical exercises that if you actually take the time and effort to do, are amazingly effective.
I have to admit that I'm not a fan of the Dummies genre, as to me they seem a bit condescending and perhaps lacking in depth, but I'm now a convert. I just could not believe how much was packed into this one volume. It's much more than the title suggests.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book. Very inspiring., September 15, 2011

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Robert A. Ide (Monroe, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Building Self-Confidence for Dummies (Paperback)

This is a good book. It's well written, easy to read and understand, and very inspiring. Lots of good tips that are easy to try out. I definately recommend if you are looking to make some changes in your life.