Building Self-Confidence for Dummies (Paperback)

by Kate Burton (Author), Brinley Platts (Author) "When asked to think what confidence means, most people have a feel for it but find it quite difficult to tie down precisely..." (more)
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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)

Product Description
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 (February 17, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470016698
• ISBN-13: 978-0470016695
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #83,776 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Marjorie Du Feu (Naples, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.