Think Confident, Be Confident: A Four-Step Program to Eliminate Doubt and Achieve Lifelong Self-Esteem

by Leslie Sokol and Marci G. Fox

Book Overview

A practical four-step cognitive therapy program for overcoming self-doubt and fear'from leading experts in the field. Long-time associates of the Beck Institute, Drs. Sokol and Fox share their practical, four-step cognitive therapy program for overcoming self-doubt and fear, building confidence, and maximizing potential in all areas of life. Their unique program enables the reader to identify and examine those areas where self-doubt gets triggered...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399535292
• ISBN13: 9780399535291
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Tarcherperigee
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

a second chance

I thought I was alone with my problems. When I tried to engage others in conversation, I always held back because I was afraid that whatever I said would be ignored or ridiculed. After reading this book and trying out some of the exercises in it, I discovered that others felt the same way I did and were actually happy to be approached and engaged. I am not completely self-satisfied, but I am a lot happier and more confident than I was.

Great book

I watched Dr. Marci Fox on TV down in Florida while I was on vacation and I really felt like she was talking to me so I quickly purchased the book. Let's face it, life is tough and sometimes it feels like things are getting tougher. It is so nice to know these coping mechanisms. Great book! It was a quick read with lots of tools and stories. Thanks Dr. Marci G.D New Jersey

A Best Seller for Sure.

"Think Confident. Be Confident" is an awesome book. I was introduced to the concept of Cognitive Therapy many years ago through a book that was written by one of Dr. Sokol's collegues, Dr. Beck ofThe Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy. That book helped save my life. That book was for then. This book is for now. Not only does this book help you with self doubt, it teaches you a more positive and realistic way of thinking overall. Not through "happy talk", but by giving you tools that are necessary for confident thinking and being. The main tool is the evidence that you have what it takes for self confidence, making this book a "must read" for everyone.

Bridget's Review

For a long time I struggled with self doubt. I honestly thought that I wasn't as good as anyone else and that everything I thought, was stupid. This kind of thinking is not only harmful to you but it can actually cause your life to become miserable. I thought that I didn't deserve anything good and that led me on a downward path that just kept taking me lower and lower. I ended up marrying a guy that walked all over me and eventually turned violent. I was extremely blessed and was able to get out before the punches were aimed at me. Because I was already thinking so many bad things about myself, I thought that it was normal to hear him say those things to me as well. I have to admit that even though this was the lowest point of my life, I'm glad it happened and I would do it all over again. I am who I am today because of what I have been through. And I honestly believe that I went through this horrible marriage so that I could help others, so that I could find myself and realize that I deserve so much better and so that I would truly appreciate the love of a good man. For the most part, it's true: if you don't love yourself, no one else can love you. Anyway, even though I have come a long way and I'm continuing to educate myself on this stuff, I still have some work to do. It takes time and a lot of patience with yourself, buy you too can wake up from a fog and be who it is that you want to be. Confidence is a wonderful thing and everyone deserves to have pleasant thoughts about themselves. If you or someone you know struggles with their confidence, please, please, read this book. I'll be picking this up and re-reading it every time I need some reassurance.

Need a Boost?

Think Confident, Be Confident uses everyday examples which I found I could relate. I never realized that the gestures from others that (purposely or accidentally) make you feel inferior can be naturally ignored by easily retraining your brain - really. This books is worth a look and is filled with fun workbook style exercises.