Table of Contents
Chapter I: Introduction
Why Do Resolutions to Improve Ourselves More Likely Fail?
Chapter II: What is Self-Confidence?
How is Self-Confidence Initially Built?
Self-Confidence and Effectiveness
Self-Confidence and Ability
Improve Knowledge and Abilities
Self-Esteem
Positive Thoughts
Beliefs that Continue to Influence Self-Confidence
Self-Conquering Thought Habits
Steps for Building Self-Confidence
Chapter III: Tap your Potentials
The Inner Filter
Get Rid from Comparisons
Giving Your Best
Chapter IV: Aim for Personal Excellence
Talent
Chapter V: Improve your Inner Dialog
The Origins of Self-Criticism
Talking More Positively to Children
The Displacement Law
Statements of Hope
Chapter VI: How Love Results in Self-Confidence:
Expanding a Network of Love
The Must for Love
The Value of Family
The Importance of a Group
Chapter VII: Summary and Conclusion
CHAPTER I
Introduction
Undoubtedly, there are instances wherein all of us wish we could go into a store and ask for a pound of self-confidence please (or rather, 500 grams of self-confidence!). And sometimes there are instances when it feels as if we could do anything, deal with any obstacle, take on any task or job. So what then is confidence and how can we obtain some of it when we've run out or just aren't feeling up to par?
