The Self-Esteem Companion

by Patrick Fanning

In The Self-Esteem Companion, the authors teach readers how to deal with 'shoulds and mistakes, handle criticism and feel more self-confident in their personal relationships. Each of thesixtyexercises include a brief, motivating description of the technique, tips for maximizing its effectiveness, and simple step-by-step instructions for putting it into place. Included are strategies for unmasking and talking back to the critic, making a realistic inventory of personal strengths and weaknesses, recognizing and rebutting distorted thoughts, and practicing self-compasssion.

Genres: Self Help, Psychology, Nonfiction, Self Esteem, Mental Health, Health

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Novelist and non-fiction writer Patrick Fanning lives in Northern California with his wife.

Reviews

[Dan Stern · Rating 4 out of 5]

I particularly like this book because it has many exercises to help the reader explore and tame their "inner critic" as well as to increase the reader's awareness and transform their thinking. Awareness is the first step to personal transformation.

[Lynda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used this for daily journaling.

[Gretchen Corn · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I've read on self-esteem. How do we develop our sense of self? Is it accurate? Do we live based on our values or whatever was drilled into our heads? This book helps sift through this and I've found it helpful personally and professionally.

[Behnam · Rating 4 out of 5]

کتاب خوبیه، پیشنهاد می‌کنم به همراه یه درمانگر پیش برده بشه تا اثرگذاریش بیشتر شه

[Alexis Arian · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought it was okay, some exercises really helped, like the one that says to breath and hold an object in hand until it falls.

[Meisam Sheikhi · Rating 5 out of 5]

wonderfull . change my life