50 Things You Can Do Today to Boost Your Confidence by Green, Wendy -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Acknowledgements Contents Author’s Note Foreword by Simone Ryder, Founder of SWIB (Supporting Women in Business), Professional Coach, Author and Trainer in Confidence and Self-Empowerment Introduction Chapter 1 – About Confidence

1. Learn about confidence

Chapter 2 – Be Body Confident

2. Eat fewer refined foods 3. Avoid too much alcohol 4. Cut down on caffeine 5. Eat more wholesome foods 6. Learn about key vitamins and minerals for good health 7. Get the exercise habit

Chapter 3 – Control Stress for Strong Self-Confidence

8. Simplify your life 9. Take control of your spending 10. Cut work-related pressures 11. Change your attitude towards a stressful situation 12. Focus on the present 13. Be mindful in everyday life 14. Breathe deeply 15. Practise colour breathing 16. Visualise a relaxing retreat 17. Use a mantra 18. Relax your muscles 19. Sleep soundly

Chapter 4 – Think Yourself Confident

20. Avoid comparing yourself with others 21. Challenge your confidence-sapping thoughts

Chapter 5 – Exude Confidence

22. Adopt confident body language 23. Find your confident ‘chocolate voice’ 24. Choose your words carefully 25. Learn the rules of assertion

Chapter 6 – Identify and Develop Your Strengths and Talents

26. Identify and play to your strengths 27. Recognise and use your talents

Chapter 7 – Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

28. Discover the benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone 29. Be prepared to take a risk 30. Project past positive emotions

Chapter 8 – Get Set for Success

31. Acknowledge past successes 32. Choose goals that excite and inspire you 33. Plan to succeed 34. Identify your success habits 35. Overcome obstacles 36. Create and use positive affirmations

Chapter 9 – Look the Part

37. Get glowing skin 38. Have heavenly hair 39. Care for your hands and nails 40. Style yourself confident

Chapter 10 – Try Confidence-Boosting DIY Complementary Therapies

41. Perfect your posture with the Alexander Technique 42. Use aroma power 43. Enjoy a mood-lifting massage 44. Tap into emotional freedom techniques (EFT) 45. Try flower power 46. Get help from homeopathy 47. Try confidence-boosting herbal supplements

Chapter 11 – Be Confident in Real-Life Situations

48. Speak in public confidently 49. Perform well at a job interview 50. Feel at ease on a date

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