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Confidence Feels Like Shit: The Truth about Confidence and What It Really Takes to Create It
"Erika's no-B.S approach reveals how literally anyone can build and access confidence daily." Lisa Messenger - Founder & Editor-in-Chief, C ollective Hub.
WHAT IF YOU COULD CREATE UNSHAKABLE CONFIDENCE AND UNSTOPPABLE SELF-BELIEF?
Award-winning confidence coach Erika Cramer, The Queen of Confidence, invites YOU and women everywhere to stop accepting less, while also being prepared to put in the work - because creating confidence is not comfortable.
Erika shows you how to: - Reclaim your confidence and stand as your fully expressed self (filter and apology-free) - Create the ultimate confidence mindset - Stop obsessing about what other people think of you - Let go of people-pleasing once and for all - Stop constantly comparing yourself to others.
Confidence can transform your life forever! Every aspect of your own happiness, healing and self-worth begins and ends with you.
Erika includes life-altering questions and exercises, and a step-by-step guide to help you coach yourself into the confidence you deserve.
"It's time to stop believing that confidence is reserved for the lucky ones, the popular ones, or the "pretty ones." Confidence is available to each and every one of us."
ARE YOU READY TO DO WHAT IT TAKES TO CREATE IT?
WHAT IF YOU COULD CREATE UNSHAKABLE CONFIDENCE AND UNSTOPPABLE SELF-BELIEF?
Award-winning confidence coach Erika Cramer, The Queen of Confidence, invites YOU and women everywhere to stop accepting less, while also being prepared to put in the work - because creating confidence is not comfortable.
Erika shows you how to: - Reclaim your confidence and stand as your fully expressed self (filter and apology-free) - Create the ultimate confidence mindset - Stop obsessing about what other people think of you - Let go of people-pleasing once and for all - Stop constantly comparing yourself to others.
Confidence can transform your life forever! Every aspect of your own happiness, healing and self-worth begins and ends with you.
Erika includes life-altering questions and exercises, and a step-by-step guide to help you coach yourself into the confidence you deserve.
"It's time to stop believing that confidence is reserved for the lucky ones, the popular ones, or the "pretty ones." Confidence is available to each and every one of us."
ARE YOU READY TO DO WHAT IT TAKES TO CREATE IT?
312 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2020
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February 18, 2024
On the whole, I liked this book, but some aspects weren't for me. I couldn't relate to much of Erika's backstory and found some of her financial decisions, including investment in expensive courses and retreats, living on credit cards, etc., perplexing. While this likely helped with relatability to some readers and showed her ability to overcome challenges, it didn't connect with me. I also didn't realise Erika was a social media entrepreneur/personal coach when I picked up the book from the library, and I am personally not that interested in this whole scene. (If you are, the end of the book invites you to sign up for her private coaching if you "are ready to go deep and meet like-minded queens in the Sistahood", which is not my vibe). Also, the advice sometimes felt repetitive and derivative. However, the book had some good points - I really like the title and how Erika is honest and upfront about confidence being an ongoing process rather than some easy, final destination. The five steps made sense, and the general message about courage and learning from mistakes resonated with me. I gained a few valuable takeaways to remind myself of as I try to continue building my own confidence.
October 20, 2022
💫"Confidence isn't created in comfort zones"💫
-Erika Cramer
💫The book "Confidence feels like shit" is a book for all those people out there who think of themselves as not worthy, or not good enough to stand out in this world. This book is a step by step guide for developing your confidence through the life journey of the author. The book also consist of different questions which are thoughtful and helps in self awareness.
💫The author in her life experienced many difficulties to become award winning confidence coach she is today. She wrote the book for every women out there who needs to learn what it takes to create confidence but once created, it can help you achieve everything you ever wanted in life. The book have showed the true meaning of confidence and not to rely on external things to feel it.
💫The book basically have one fundamental understanding that confidence is created only when you believe in yourselves and when you take courage to practice it. If followed thoroughly the book can make this practice easy for you. Unless Of course you get out of your comfort zones and do anything to have it.
There are 5Cs given in book which helps in having confidence.
✨Choice
✨Courage
✨Create
✨Consider
✨Continue
💫Each one of these Cs are explained in easy ways and also have short advices in between. I loved reading the book and it kept me engaging till the end. It was easy to read and beautiful with thoughts.
💫One of attractive thing about the book is it contained empowering quotes by the author and other famous people which can keep you engage to read further in book.
The book have lessons on-
✨How to let go of your thoughts through journaling and self questioning.
✨How to let go of what other people think and do what you feel.
✨Learn to let go of your people pleasing trait and learn to say no.
✨Stop comparing yourselves from others.
✨To stand back up again after falling and tripping.
✨Creating a confidence mindset
💫Highly recommended to all those out there who want to turn their life around by creating confidence. It is really an insightful book I have ever read on confidence.
-Erika Cramer
💫The book "Confidence feels like shit" is a book for all those people out there who think of themselves as not worthy, or not good enough to stand out in this world. This book is a step by step guide for developing your confidence through the life journey of the author. The book also consist of different questions which are thoughtful and helps in self awareness.
💫The author in her life experienced many difficulties to become award winning confidence coach she is today. She wrote the book for every women out there who needs to learn what it takes to create confidence but once created, it can help you achieve everything you ever wanted in life. The book have showed the true meaning of confidence and not to rely on external things to feel it.
💫The book basically have one fundamental understanding that confidence is created only when you believe in yourselves and when you take courage to practice it. If followed thoroughly the book can make this practice easy for you. Unless Of course you get out of your comfort zones and do anything to have it.
There are 5Cs given in book which helps in having confidence.
✨Choice
✨Courage
✨Create
✨Consider
✨Continue
💫Each one of these Cs are explained in easy ways and also have short advices in between. I loved reading the book and it kept me engaging till the end. It was easy to read and beautiful with thoughts.
💫One of attractive thing about the book is it contained empowering quotes by the author and other famous people which can keep you engage to read further in book.
The book have lessons on-
✨How to let go of your thoughts through journaling and self questioning.
✨How to let go of what other people think and do what you feel.
✨Learn to let go of your people pleasing trait and learn to say no.
✨Stop comparing yourselves from others.
✨To stand back up again after falling and tripping.
✨Creating a confidence mindset
💫Highly recommended to all those out there who want to turn their life around by creating confidence. It is really an insightful book I have ever read on confidence.
January 26, 2021
10 STARS 🌟
This is HANDS DOWN the best book I've read in a very long time. I was so "IN IT" that after reading her book I have been listening to her podcasts for the last 2 days.
The book is so easy to read because she keeps it real. I felt like she was actually speaking TO ME...like one of my best friends, telling me EXACTLY what I needed to hear. All the tools that you need to #FWOT and be the amazing woman that you are is in this book. ❤
She makes me feel so inspired and so excited to dig deep and get to know my true self.
As I closed the book I just felt....LIGHTER!
I cant say enough about this book. I think I've tokd every woman I have talked to "read this book" "check out The confidence chronicles podcasts" lol WE NEED TO HEAR THIS SH*T
This is HANDS DOWN the best book I've read in a very long time. I was so "IN IT" that after reading her book I have been listening to her podcasts for the last 2 days.
The book is so easy to read because she keeps it real. I felt like she was actually speaking TO ME...like one of my best friends, telling me EXACTLY what I needed to hear. All the tools that you need to #FWOT and be the amazing woman that you are is in this book. ❤
She makes me feel so inspired and so excited to dig deep and get to know my true self.
As I closed the book I just felt....LIGHTER!
I cant say enough about this book. I think I've tokd every woman I have talked to "read this book" "check out The confidence chronicles podcasts" lol WE NEED TO HEAR THIS SH*T
October 2, 2023
This book has felt like a slap in the face (in the best way possible). I took this book really slow because I genuinely wanted to soak in every word and put into practice what it was asking me to do and reflect on. I have scribbled all over my mirror the key points I don’t want to leave behind because this book is POWERFUL. I don’t just want to move onto the next book and forget what I’ve read, I want to make this is a practice. The title doesn’t lie, but the book is BRILLIANT. here’s to showing up as the best me possible 🤍
January 1, 2021
This book is a game-changer. As someone who used to say that I'm just not a confident person, I've realised how damaging it was to keep seeing myself like that. This book gives clear, practical advice on confidence as a practice. Erika is a no-nonsense, down-to-earth woman who has actually walked the path that she guides us on in the book. I've tried other books on this topic before, but this is the first one to actually hit home and change something within me. I know that I'm a different person after reading this book and I look forward to developing even further as I put Erika's advice into practice.
January 5, 2021
This book is a game changer. I am lucky enough to have Erika as my coach and she has changed my life. I highly recommend grabbing this book and devouring the contents and doing the work - you'll never look back. Also listen to her podcast (The Confidence Chronicles), follow her on social, and join the Sistahood.
August 28, 2023
Ive been listening to Erika's podcast for a couple years now & what casually started as just another podcast turned into therapy for me in many ways. And it wasn't comfortable (again, just as therapy isnt because if its only comfortable, you're probably not growing). I appreciate Erika's honesty, vulnerability & humility & Im thankful to have discovered this book.
June 16, 2022
This book was the wake up call I needed.
November 26, 2022
A fun and easy read. (Love the magazine layout!!) While I'd already consider myself confident, Erika brings up some great points to follow at times when you're a bit low. Recommend!
April 4, 2024
This book was SO incredible - must read/listen for everyone no matter where you are in your journey of confidence!
April 28, 2024
What an absolute inspiration! Loved this book so much. Thank you, Erika. You’ve inspired me so much. Your story is nothing short of inspiring ❤️
August 13, 2024
Easy read, but not sure if it’ll help. 3 1/2⭐️
March 13, 2024
I didn’t get the hype for this book. I had to force myself to finish it and it was a struggle. Author constantly references Gary V and Tony robbins and recycles catchphrases. The book is repetitive and lacks any real substance.
March 23, 2025
This book was a great eye opener. It helped me inquire, "what is stopping me from living my best life?" Confidence isn't something we are born with, it's something we practice on a consistent basis. It helps me get more in touch with my feelings without judgement. This is a great book that comes with a lot of helpful bitch slaps.
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