The Confidence Gap

Based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices, this self-help guide offers breakthrough insights and simple techniques for managing anxiety and developing long-lasting confidence. <p/>The author of The Happiness Trap offers "an exciting alternative to the usual approach of so many self-help books," demonstrating "the simple and effective methods of ACT" (David Richo, PhD, author of How to Be an Adult in Relationships). <p/> Too many of us miss out on opportunities in life because we lack self-confidence. Whether it's public speaking, taking on a leadership role, or asking someone for a date, there are situations in which we just don't feel equipped to handle the challenges we face. <p/> Russ Harris offers a surprising solution to low self-confidence, shyness, and insecurity: Rather than trying to "get over" our fears, he says, the secret is to form a new and wiser relationship with them. Paradoxically, it's only when we stop struggling against our fearfulness that we begin to find lasting freedom from it. <p/> Drawing on the techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a cutting-edge form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, The Confidence Gap explains how to: <p/> - Free yourself from common misconceptions about what confidence is and how to build it
- Transform your relationship with fear and anxiety
- Clarify your core values and use them as your inspiration and motivation
> "This book could save you years of psychological struggle, yank you out of negative emotional patterns, and help propel you to a much happier, more productive life."
--Martha Beck, author and Oprah Winfrey's life coach