Machine generated contents note: Foreword by Suzy Greaves Introduction 1 How Confident Are You? CHAPTER 1: Defining confidence - is it what you think it is? TAKE THE TEST: How confident are you? CHAPTER 2: Why do you want confidence - and why do you need it? TAKE THE TEST: Are you over-confident or under-confident? CHAPTER 3: How does real confidence feel? Being comfortable in your own skin TAKE THE TEST: How comfortable are you in your own skin? 2 Why Do You Lack Confidence? CHAPTER 4: Where does your lack of confidence come from? TAKE THE TEST: What kind of confidence do you have? CHAPTER 5: What can you do when your lack of confidence is paralysing? TAKE THE TEST: Do you have faith in your abilities? CHAPTER 6: Confidence robbers 3 How Can I Learn to Be Confident? CHAPTER 7: Is confidence a skill you can learn? CHAPTER 8: What type of confidence do you aspire to? CHAPTER 9: Confidence-building habits CHAPTER 10: Keeping track of your confidence every day What Next? About Psychologies References .

"Psychologies provides their inspirational yet rigorous approach to the perennial topic of confidence How confident are you? If you feel like your confidence could do with a bit of a boost to help make personal and professional situations easier Real Confidence will help you take on the confidence robbers, keep track of your confidence daily and incorporate confidence-building habits into your life on a regular basis. Written in association with Psychologies Magazine, the leading magazine for intelligent people, covering work, personal development and lifestyle issues Real Confidence is: Packed full of tips, techniques and advice to help you build your confidence Based on scientific evidence and cutting edge global research Rigorous with credible content presented in a light and accessible manner Inspirational yet down to earth and practical "--

"And you will learn that the only way to overcome your fears is by being brave. This book will show you how - from overcoming your initial fears to just 'having a go' until you become more skilled - as you slowly take baby steps out of your comfort zone. Then, over time, you can build your confidence on a foundation of real skill and faith in your ability versus that dreadful 'I feel a fraud' dread that haunts your every move. Courage and striving for accomplishment is the secret to real confidence - and I'm delighted that even though you're scared, you've been brave enough to pick up this book and come on this journey with us. No more sitting quietly over there, it's time to conquer the world and reach for the sky"--