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365 Steps to Self-Confidence: A Complete Programme for Personal Transformation - in Just a Few Minutes a Day
Confidence is crucial to a happy and fulfilling life. And yet many of us lack confidence and self-belief. As a result, we are less adventurous and less likely to get the most out of life. This is a carefully structured programme to help you become more confident; and, gives you tools and techniques which have worked for millions of people around the world. Simply work through this book and apply its lesson to gain real and visible benefit. Time and energy devoted to building your confidence and self esteem are nothing less than an investment in your whole life.
224 pages, Paperback
Published May 15, 2008
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January 9, 2022
Ini buku kedua yang saya baca secara 1 entri/hari (walau kadang-kadang menunggak). Yang pertama adalah
The Daily Stoic
. Setelah menuntaskan kedua buku tersebut, semestinya pada saat ini saya sudah menjadi seorang stoic yang self-confident.
Ya enggak gitu juga konsepnya maliiihhh ...!!!
Buku ini sebenarnya memberikan banyak masukan praktis, tapi sama sekali enggak berguna kalau enggak sungguh-sungguh dipraktikkan. Terlebih jika kita tidak berada dalam situasi yang menuntut untuk selalu tampil percaya diri.
Mungkin juga ada terlalu banyak masukan sedang satu masukan saja memerlukan komitmen dan disiplin agar dapat diterapkan hingga terbiasa. Bayangkan setiap hari ada masukan baru, dan masukan yang sebelumnya seketika terlupakan.
Ada beberapa metode yang diulang-ulang sepanjang buku ini. Metode yang umum di antaranya afirmasi, meditasi, mindfulness, dan teknik-teknik pernapasan.
Metode yang baru saya temukan dalam buku ini yaitu I-T-I-A formula, singkatan dari: Intention, Thinking, Imagination, dan Acting 'as if'. Jadi, yang pertama-tama tentu saja kita harus menetapkan niat (Intention) untuk menjadi orang yang percaya diri. Kedua, kita mesti mengubah cara pikir (Thinking) yang selama ini membatasi. Kemudian, imajinasi (Imagination) juga mesti digunakan untuk membayangkan diri sebagaimana yang dikehendaki. Teknik berikutnya adalah bertindak seolah-olah (Acting 'as if') kita telah menjadi orang yang percaya diri. Fake it 'til you make it, kira-kira begitulah.
Buku ini dibagi menjadi 52 seksi. Dengan begitu, tiap seksi berisi 7 entri pendek sehubungan dengan topiknya.
Untuk membuang-buang waktu, saya salinkan daftar isinya.
01 How to build confidence: an introduction to the life-changing formula that will transform your life.
02 How confidence are you? Defining your starting point.
03 Sow the seeds of confidence and watch them grow: why you are the way you are and how you can become what you want to be.
04 Whose responsibility is your confidence? Why, yours, of course!
05 Getting motivated: setting goals which give you the impetus to change and to grow.
06 Determination: identifying the reasons to change, and reinforcing your commitment to be confident.
07 Thinking like a confident person: you start transforming your life by changing the way you think.
08 The Four Step Method: a cast iron way to become a positive thinker.
09 Silencing the Inner Critic: challenging the little voice in your head that loves to criticise you.
10 Affirmations: how to use them to build confidence and the difference they make.
11 Who do you imagine yourself to be? self-image and the subconscious.
12 Getting the most from creative imagery: life-transforming techniques which change your self-image permanently.
13 The 'As If' Principle: acting as if you're confident to become more confident.
14 Eat an elephant: the importance of taking it one step at a time.
15 Self-awareness 1 - the past: examining how the past has affected you and what's been holding you back.
16 Self-awareness 2 - what are you like? Understanding yourself -- the more self-aware you are, the more control you have over your life.
17 Childhood: how your conditioning and your relationship with your parents as a child continue to affect you.
18 Control dramas: how you learned to get what you wanted from others, and how it still governs your behaviour.
19 Take care of your Inner Child: learning to accept the child you once were as an important part of the adult you.
20 Forgive, forget and be free: how to forgive those who have hurt you, take charge of your life and move on.
21 Let go of the past: how to get rid of unwanted baggage from the past so it no longer affects you.
22 Self-acceptance: accepting yourself as you are, especially those things you cannot change.
23 Body image: love your body, warts and all!
24 Get in shape: a health and fitness guide to give you more energy and more confidence.
25 Calmness and confidence: deep relaxation and instant calmness for instant confidence.
26 Anchoring: how to produce confident feelings any time you wish.
27 So far, so good: an opportunity to pause, take stock, reflect and review your progress to date.
28 Find a purpose: one that inspires and motivates you, and gives your life meaning and direction.
29 Goals revisited: consider what you wish to achieve in life, and get started right away.
30 The Thinker thinks and the Prover proves: how to draw on the power of the subconscious mind to build confidence.
31 Confident self-talk: changing negative, restrictive thinking patterns to thoughts of confidence and self-worth.
32 Beliefs: what they are, why they're important, how to change them and create self-belief.
33 Confident attitudes: seven attitudes of confidence for you to make your own.
34 Self-love: self-worth, the key to happiness and fulfilling relationships.
35 Concentrating on what you do well: identifying your strengths; acquiring new personal qualities.
36 Overcoming weaknesses: building on your strengths. The importance of concentrating on what you do well, and cultivating patience and persistence.
37 Take a risk: how to get out of your comfort zone.
38 Just do it: sure-fire confidence building activities. Go on -- have a go!
39 Confident body-language: adopt a confidence posture and you feel more confident. You project confidence too.
40 Conditions of worth: how others assess you, and how to deal with rejection.
41 Give up approval-seeking behaviour: there's only one person whose approval you really need -- guess who?
42 First impressions: conversational skills that make others want to talk to you, and allow you to be confident.
43 Be a good listener: good listening is one of the secrets of confident communication and popularity.
44 Stand up for yourself: introduction to assertiveness.
45 How to be assertive: effective tools and techniques for standing your ground and getting your point across.
46 Saying no when you mean no: one of the hardest things to do when you lack confidence.
47 Compliments and criticism: how to handle criticism and give and receive compliments.
48 How to ask for what you want: and what to say when you don't get it.
49 Lighten up: stop taking yourself too seriously and have a laugh.
50 Emotional intelligence: understanding and managing your emotions; and relating to other people's in an appropriate manner.
51 Take an interest in others: helping others does wonder for your own confidence.
52 Choose peace: becoming aware of your spiritual dimension and enjoying continual peace of mind.
Ya enggak gitu juga konsepnya maliiihhh ...!!!
Buku ini sebenarnya memberikan banyak masukan praktis, tapi sama sekali enggak berguna kalau enggak sungguh-sungguh dipraktikkan. Terlebih jika kita tidak berada dalam situasi yang menuntut untuk selalu tampil percaya diri.
Mungkin juga ada terlalu banyak masukan sedang satu masukan saja memerlukan komitmen dan disiplin agar dapat diterapkan hingga terbiasa. Bayangkan setiap hari ada masukan baru, dan masukan yang sebelumnya seketika terlupakan.
Ada beberapa metode yang diulang-ulang sepanjang buku ini. Metode yang umum di antaranya afirmasi, meditasi, mindfulness, dan teknik-teknik pernapasan.
Metode yang baru saya temukan dalam buku ini yaitu I-T-I-A formula, singkatan dari: Intention, Thinking, Imagination, dan Acting 'as if'. Jadi, yang pertama-tama tentu saja kita harus menetapkan niat (Intention) untuk menjadi orang yang percaya diri. Kedua, kita mesti mengubah cara pikir (Thinking) yang selama ini membatasi. Kemudian, imajinasi (Imagination) juga mesti digunakan untuk membayangkan diri sebagaimana yang dikehendaki. Teknik berikutnya adalah bertindak seolah-olah (Acting 'as if') kita telah menjadi orang yang percaya diri. Fake it 'til you make it, kira-kira begitulah.
Buku ini dibagi menjadi 52 seksi. Dengan begitu, tiap seksi berisi 7 entri pendek sehubungan dengan topiknya.
Untuk membuang-buang waktu, saya salinkan daftar isinya.
01 How to build confidence: an introduction to the life-changing formula that will transform your life.
02 How confidence are you? Defining your starting point.
03 Sow the seeds of confidence and watch them grow: why you are the way you are and how you can become what you want to be.
04 Whose responsibility is your confidence? Why, yours, of course!
05 Getting motivated: setting goals which give you the impetus to change and to grow.
06 Determination: identifying the reasons to change, and reinforcing your commitment to be confident.
07 Thinking like a confident person: you start transforming your life by changing the way you think.
08 The Four Step Method: a cast iron way to become a positive thinker.
09 Silencing the Inner Critic: challenging the little voice in your head that loves to criticise you.
10 Affirmations: how to use them to build confidence and the difference they make.
11 Who do you imagine yourself to be? self-image and the subconscious.
12 Getting the most from creative imagery: life-transforming techniques which change your self-image permanently.
13 The 'As If' Principle: acting as if you're confident to become more confident.
14 Eat an elephant: the importance of taking it one step at a time.
15 Self-awareness 1 - the past: examining how the past has affected you and what's been holding you back.
16 Self-awareness 2 - what are you like? Understanding yourself -- the more self-aware you are, the more control you have over your life.
17 Childhood: how your conditioning and your relationship with your parents as a child continue to affect you.
18 Control dramas: how you learned to get what you wanted from others, and how it still governs your behaviour.
19 Take care of your Inner Child: learning to accept the child you once were as an important part of the adult you.
20 Forgive, forget and be free: how to forgive those who have hurt you, take charge of your life and move on.
21 Let go of the past: how to get rid of unwanted baggage from the past so it no longer affects you.
22 Self-acceptance: accepting yourself as you are, especially those things you cannot change.
23 Body image: love your body, warts and all!
24 Get in shape: a health and fitness guide to give you more energy and more confidence.
25 Calmness and confidence: deep relaxation and instant calmness for instant confidence.
26 Anchoring: how to produce confident feelings any time you wish.
27 So far, so good: an opportunity to pause, take stock, reflect and review your progress to date.
28 Find a purpose: one that inspires and motivates you, and gives your life meaning and direction.
29 Goals revisited: consider what you wish to achieve in life, and get started right away.
30 The Thinker thinks and the Prover proves: how to draw on the power of the subconscious mind to build confidence.
31 Confident self-talk: changing negative, restrictive thinking patterns to thoughts of confidence and self-worth.
32 Beliefs: what they are, why they're important, how to change them and create self-belief.
33 Confident attitudes: seven attitudes of confidence for you to make your own.
34 Self-love: self-worth, the key to happiness and fulfilling relationships.
35 Concentrating on what you do well: identifying your strengths; acquiring new personal qualities.
36 Overcoming weaknesses: building on your strengths. The importance of concentrating on what you do well, and cultivating patience and persistence.
37 Take a risk: how to get out of your comfort zone.
38 Just do it: sure-fire confidence building activities. Go on -- have a go!
39 Confident body-language: adopt a confidence posture and you feel more confident. You project confidence too.
40 Conditions of worth: how others assess you, and how to deal with rejection.
41 Give up approval-seeking behaviour: there's only one person whose approval you really need -- guess who?
42 First impressions: conversational skills that make others want to talk to you, and allow you to be confident.
43 Be a good listener: good listening is one of the secrets of confident communication and popularity.
44 Stand up for yourself: introduction to assertiveness.
45 How to be assertive: effective tools and techniques for standing your ground and getting your point across.
46 Saying no when you mean no: one of the hardest things to do when you lack confidence.
47 Compliments and criticism: how to handle criticism and give and receive compliments.
48 How to ask for what you want: and what to say when you don't get it.
49 Lighten up: stop taking yourself too seriously and have a laugh.
50 Emotional intelligence: understanding and managing your emotions; and relating to other people's in an appropriate manner.
51 Take an interest in others: helping others does wonder for your own confidence.
52 Choose peace: becoming aware of your spiritual dimension and enjoying continual peace of mind.
December 28, 2015
wonderfull . recommended to AnyOne ............فوق العاده و بی نظیر
August 29, 2017
Took me a while to finish but finally did. It was good and really spoke to me! :-) great book.
January 9, 2024
Was okay. Unfinished, due to repetitive lines.
January 28, 2008
This book as reference to my next script..
April 24, 2012
the best book i red in my life . Very GoooooooooooD . best book for improve everthing of Your LIFE
April 24, 2012
the best book i red in my life . Very GoooooooooooD . best book for improve everthing of Your LIFE
December 23, 2012
very practical book
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