The Confidence Gap

A Guide to Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt

De: Russ Harris, Steven Hayes PhD - foreword

Narrado por: Graeme Malcolm

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. 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. Drawing on the techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a cutting-edge form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, The Confidence Gap explains how to: 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; use mindfulness to effectively handle negative thoughts and feelings.

©2011 Russ Harris (P)2014 Audible Inc.

MY LORD HAVE I SUFFERED

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I have suffered with anxiety from a very early age. I do not mean to boast, but am one of those annoying people who seems to have it all, the looks, the great job, the lovely wife & house but I have suffered crippling anxiety. It has forced me to drink, take drugs & for 30 years put on my stage face. This has done little but take pieces out of me. I used to scream & even cry uncontrollably in my sleep, any social event I needed to be bolstered by at least a few drinks before I went out. Now I have made real progress. I am by no means 'normal' but I now have the tools to deal with life. A wonderful book with great narration. If I was you I would buy the print version, if not be prepared to take lots of notes. A wonderful book.

useful, evidence-based, simply told

using the theory and methods of the most effective means of development and overcoming anxiety and depression and low self-esteem (ACT and mindfulness), Russ Harris really knows how to write like he's talking to you.

ACT! This book was a God send

The narrator was awesome! The information was what I needed for starting up my new business.

game changer

a refreshing new angle on all the personal development stuff. These new ideas make so much sense really shed some light on things I couldn't figure out

Kendall Handy, M.D.

Great book. I have been reading self help books for 30 years and have written my own. This is easily one of the best. Get this book.

This is a book that everyone should read!

Occasionally you come across a book that has such wonderful insights that the human race as a whole would be much better if they all read it. This is one such book. It puts the run-of-the-mill "Self Help" book to shame - it has real advice that will really help. Yes, this is the real article.

It's like an instruction manual on life!

Valuable resource for refining ones focus

This book inspired me to take notes and bookmark sections along with downloading the worksheets. Really provided some key tips on refining ones focus on what is truly important. The author comes across as very humble which adds to the credibility.

phenomenal

This was an incredible book! It is engaging, thought-provoking, and I found myself excited to listen to it. The narration was fantastic and engaging as well! I have already begun to utilize the techniques in this book with a positive impact in my life. I am very interested in other books by this author!

Good takeaways

I enjoyed this book. It has helped me better understand my anxiety and self-doubt while also providing helpful tips to address them. Will definitely have to read again.

Read it again

As soon as I finished reading this book I wanted to start it all over again from the beginning it’s an excellent book