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The Tender Heart: Conquering Your Insecurity
Insight, explanations, and practical solutions for overcoming insecurity and sensitivity -- from a top psychologist
In simple language, Joseph Nowinski explains that insecurity is not a flaw or shortcoming, but rather a personality trait that reflects both temperament and life experiences. And, most important, he shows how insecurity can be conquered so that one can thrive -- especially in work and love.
The first book to investigate insecurity, The Tender Heart sheds light on its common causes and provides guidelines for overcoming the self-doubt, debilitating self-consciousness, and chronic lack of confidence that prevent many people from enjoying life to its fullest. Combining personality quizzes and case histories of people who have conquered their insecurities, The Tender Heart offers expert advice
In simple language, Joseph Nowinski explains that insecurity is not a flaw or shortcoming, but rather a personality trait that reflects both temperament and life experiences. And, most important, he shows how insecurity can be conquered so that one can thrive -- especially in work and love.
The first book to investigate insecurity, The Tender Heart sheds light on its common causes and provides guidelines for overcoming the self-doubt, debilitating self-consciousness, and chronic lack of confidence that prevent many people from enjoying life to its fullest. Combining personality quizzes and case histories of people who have conquered their insecurities, The Tender Heart offers expert advice
- GenresSelf Help
230 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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Joseph Nowinski
40 books2 followersJoseph Nowinski is a psychologist at the University of Connecticut Health Center. The founder of the Institute of Interpersonal Sensitivity, he also has a private practice in Tolland, Connecticut, where he lives.
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January 17, 2018
Informative
The author shares great information on why it’s ok to be sensitive and how we can nurture sensitivity in ourselves and others. Highly recommended.
The author shares great information on why it’s ok to be sensitive and how we can nurture sensitivity in ourselves and others. Highly recommended.
August 10, 2008
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Insecurity is not a flaw or shortcoming, but rather a personality trait that reflects both innate temperament and individual life experiences. He sheds light on common causes of insecurity and provides guidelines for conquering the self-doubt, debilitating self-consciousness, and chronic lack of confidence that prevent many people from enjoying life to the fullest -- especially in their romantic and professional relationships. Combining personality quizzes, case histories of people who have "recovered" from insecurity, and authoritative advice, The Tender Heart offers expert advice on: -- Avoiding emotional predators who prey on sensitive people -- Coping with a tough-hearted partner or colleague -- Finding your emotional mate -- Raising children who are self-confident Everyone has experienced times when their own insecurity or the insecurity of others result in negative feelings and even the destruction of valued relationships. The Tender Heart makes it possible to express one's sensitivity in positive ways in personal and professional situations.
Insecurity is not a flaw or shortcoming, but rather a personality trait that reflects both innate temperament and individual life experiences. He sheds light on common causes of insecurity and provides guidelines for conquering the self-doubt, debilitating self-consciousness, and chronic lack of confidence that prevent many people from enjoying life to the fullest -- especially in their romantic and professional relationships. Combining personality quizzes, case histories of people who have "recovered" from insecurity, and authoritative advice, The Tender Heart offers expert advice on: -- Avoiding emotional predators who prey on sensitive people -- Coping with a tough-hearted partner or colleague -- Finding your emotional mate -- Raising children who are self-confident Everyone has experienced times when their own insecurity or the insecurity of others result in negative feelings and even the destruction of valued relationships. The Tender Heart makes it possible to express one's sensitivity in positive ways in personal and professional situations.
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April 14, 2017I wanted to learn about the subject in more clinical terms but this book is a little too.......anecdotal for my taste. it isn't poorly written. I just wanted a more technical book on this particular subject.
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