Self-Esteem Skills Deck: 100 Practices to Increase Your Confidence, Achieve Your Goals, and Find Happiness

by Leslie Davis PhD

Overview

Build confidence. Boost resilience. Feel empowered. 100 therapy-based exercises to help you strengthen your self-esteem.

When self-doubt shows up, it can hold you back from living the life you truly want. The Self-Esteem Skills Deck is your supportive, therapist-informed companion—offering engaging, evidence-based tools to help you build confidence and recognize your worth. Unlike traditional workbooks, this card deck format offers a flexible, user-friendly experience—easy to pick up, revisit, and repeat anytime you need a boost. As the only self-esteem deck for adults grounded in science-based practices, it’s designed to help you build the confidence you may have never been taught—with strategies that are approachable, empowering, and made to grow with you.

Inside this deck, you’ll discover:

• 100 evidence-based exercises: Simple, powerful practices designed to boost self-esteem, shift negative thought patterns, and support personal growth—one small step at a time.
• Insightful, bite-size activities: Strengthen self-awareness with quick, approachable prompts like “The Thinker,” which helps you observe your thoughts, and “What’s in Your Cup?” to track your emotional states.
• Therapeutic support—no jargon: Whether you’re working with a therapist or exploring solo, this deck brings depth without overwhelm. Try “Where You Carry It” to identify how anxiety shows up in your body, or “Who Triggered That?” to build awareness of emotional triggers.
• A beautiful, giftable design: This high-quality deck features durable, color-coded cards organized by theme for easy navigation. Its compact, portable format makes it perfect for on-the-go use—and a thoughtful gift for anyone on a journey of personal growth.

Whether you’re just starting out or deepening your personal work, this deck gives you the tools to grow with clarity, courage, and compassion. Start building the life you envision—one card at a time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593885949
Publisher:	Zeitgeist
Publication date:	11/04/2025
Pages:	100
Product dimensions:	4.38(w) x 6.38(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Dr. Leslie Davis is an award-winning licensed clinical professional counselor specializing in relationship therapy in Illinois and Missouri. Through her brand, EvA Empowered, she inspires women around the world to develop healthy relationships with the goal of reducing anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. An international bestselling author, she is a proud co-author of Voices of Women: Creating Ripples of Brilliance. Dr. Davis is also a heart mom to an amazing heart warrior son and has had the honor of providing mental health support to other heart moms in her community. When she’s not facilitating healing for heartbroken women, Dr. Davis enjoys empowering her community as a women's jiu-jitsu coach in O’Fallon, Illinois.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Dr. Leslie Davis has created a truly empowering and insightful resource with her Self-Esteem Skills Deck. As a licensed professional counselor, I found this deck to be not only clinically sound but also beautifully accessible for anyone on a journey of self-discovery and healing. The deck’s structure—organized into six categories like Self-Awareness, Self-Acceptance, and Boundaries—makes it easy to navigate and allows users to choose what resonates most in the moment. Each card offers a reflective and practical exercise that encourages deeper self-exploration and emotional growth, with clear instructions and gentle guidance. I especially appreciated the grounding introduction, which frames self-esteem as both a fundamental need and a fluid, dynamic process. Whether you’re a clinician looking for new tools for your clients or an individual committed to personal growth, this deck is a powerful companion. Dr. Davis’s compassionate tone and trauma-informed approach shine through, making every prompt feel like an invitation—not an obligation. Highly recommended for anyone ready to build a more confident, grounded, and intentional life.”
—Kaitlyn Elizabeth Kenealy, MA, LPC; international award-winning author, speaker, and CEO of Into the Woods Wellness

“Self-Esteem Skills Deck is a practical and empowering tool for anyone ready to stop second-guessing themselves and start showing up with more self-love and self-confidence. What I love most is how easy it is to use—each card offers clear, realistic skills you can apply daily, not just read and forget. Whether you’re working through self-doubt or simply want to strengthen your self-esteem, this deck gives you the structure to practice healthier habits and finally start seeing yourself through a lens of worthiness. It’s like having a personal coach in your pocket—simple, supportive, and truly transformative.”
—Dr. Charryse Johnson, LCMHC, NCC, expert mental health consultant

“As someone who has struggled with an eating disorder and low self-esteem for over 20 years, this deck is one of the most powerful tools I’ve come across. This deck is jam-packed with accessible activities and reflections that allowed me to go at my own pace and go deep when I need to or do a quick check-in when I have less time. I can see myself reaching for these cards in times of stress as a way to ground myself and as an ongoing daily practice to boost my confidence and remember how lovable I am. Thank you for making this deck—not just for my personal use but for young girls who, like younger me, may need something like this in their life while they grow into themselves as women.”
—Rachel Havekost, MSc (she/hers), writer and mental health advocate

“As someone deeply committed to mental health and emotional growth, I believe this deck is a game changer. Dr. Leslie Davis has created a tool that doesn’t just talk about self-esteem—it gives people real, practical ways to rebuild it from the inside out. Whether you’re on your own healing journey or supporting others in theirs, the Self-Esteem Skills Deck is a must-have. It’s thoughtful, compassionate, and exactly what the mental health world needs right now.”
—Luke Wendlandt, founder and CEO of Cadre

“Self-Esteem Skills Deck is a powerful, accessible tool for anyone looking to build confidence, challenge negative self-talk, and reconnect with their inner worth. As a therapist, I love how the prompts strike the right balance between insight and action—inviting real reflection without feeling overwhelming. Whether used in personal practice or clinical settings, these cards offer a grounded, empowering approach to self-esteem work. A thoughtful companion for anyone ready to grow.”
—Dena DiStefano, LCSW, relationship psychotherapist and owner of Balanced Therapy & Wellness, LLC

“Self-Esteem Skills Deck is a beautifully crafted and accessible resource for anyone ready to build stronger self-confidence, reconnect with their inner voice, and gently challenge the patterns that have kept them stuck. With 100 simple yet profoundly impactful practices, this deck provides the scaffolding for a consistent self-esteem practice that is both practical and deeply affirming. As a divorce and breakup coach, I often meet clients whose self-worth has been eroded by trauma, difficult relationships, or childhood wounds. What struck me most about this deck is how each card offers just enough to engage with: never overwhelming, always inviting. The skills span from self-awareness and self-love to boundaries and assertiveness, grounding the user in repeatable actions that genuinely support emotional healing. The deck does not simply encourage confidence, it teaches it with structure and clarity. Whether used daily or intuitively dipped into, these cards invite users to pause, reflect, and slowly integrate new habits. This is a truly useful companion for anyone working to love themselves, build self-confidence, and reclaim a positive self-image. Dr Leslie Davis has created something compassionate and empowering here, a quiet revolution for the soul, one card at a time.”
—Eve Stanway, breakup and divorce coach, psychotherapist, and author of Conversations at the Shoreline: Dare to Speak to Navigate Life’s Toughest Conversations with Confidence and Clarity

“As a therapist and coach, I deeply appreciate how these cards translate therapeutic wisdom into tangible, repeatable skills that promote lasting emotional resilience. This is a tool kit for anyone seeking to strengthen their self-worth, show up for themselves more fully, and experience a deeper sense of joy and contentment in their daily life. A beautiful and necessary contribution to the work of self-love.”
—Camielle Joy. MS, LPC

“Dr. Leslie has created a tactical and practical way for humans aged 9 to 109 to work on the one thing everyone can benefit from: improving their self-esteem. Where a lot of self-help resources often require a lot of time or mental gymnastics to understand the lens at which the author is inviting you to look through, Dr. Leslie’s deck invites you to ‘pick a card, pick any card’ and start seeing your own story come into clarity with newfound strength and self-love.”
—JC Lippold, chief connector and enoughness coach

“Self-Esteem Skills Deck is the kind of tool I love—simple, powerful, and actually usable. The exercises are clear and doable, which means people will actually try them—and when they do, real shifts in self-esteem and self-confidence start to happen. I’ll be using this in my practice with clients who like structure or want something between sessions, but I’d also recommend it to anyone on a self-growth journey. Whether you’re working with a therapist or doing your own inner work, this deck is practical, grounded, and built to create real change.”
—Dr. Stevie Peña, LMHC, CAP

“As people yearn for connections with others, it’s important for them to have a strong sense of self so they are able to have healthy connections. This deck provides a variety of activities and reflections for anyone to use as they navigate their own journey with self-esteem and self-awareness. The suggestions for how to approach each activity are practical, clear, and accessible and will for sure help to build confidence and skill over time. I can see this resource being used by individuals on their own or even within the therapy setting.”
—Candace Anthony, EdD, LPC

“Self-Esteem Skills Deck is an amazing resource that every person should have and use. This deck will meet you exactly where you are on your mental health journey and can help you better understand and begin to improve your self-esteem. As a licensed clinical professional counselor I look forward to using this book with my clients and I recommend this book to schools, parents, adults, and therapists seeking practical tips and easy skills to support your overall mental health.”
—Alondra “MrsEvolve” Anderson, MA, LCPC, LPC, CCATP

“Whether you have ten minutes in your day or a full hour to reflect, Self-Esteem Skills Deck offers easy, practical tools to build confidence, strengthen self-love, and quiet self-doubt. These skills are simple yet powerful, and I’m excited to share this with my clients, no matter their age, background, or stage in life. This deck is a valuable resource I’ll return to again and again.”
—Dr. Kezia Jackson (she/her), CEO, clinical psychologist, Healing Spaces Psychological Services LLC

“Self-Esteem Skills Deck is a gentle, powerful reminder that learning to love yourself is a skill—one that can be practiced every day. As a nurse practitioner and nonprofit leader who walks alongside families facing life’s hardest moments, I’ve seen how critical self-worth is to healing and resilience. This deck offers simple, practical tools to help anyone—no matter their age or life stage—build self-confidence, quiet self-doubt, and create space for more compassion and joy. It’s a gift I wish every person could hold in their hands.”
—Beth Rumack, RN, MSN, MBA, NNP-BC, chief operating officer, Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation

“As a therapist who regularly supports clients struggling with self-doubt, I’m always looking for tools that offer practical, realistic ways to build self-esteem—and Self-Esteem Skills Deck delivers that. This beautifully designed, easy-to-use deck offers accessible skills that help users shift the way they see themselves, one card at a time. These exercises offer repeatable habits that can truly make a difference. What I especially appreciate about this resource is its flexibility: it meets people where they are. Each card presents a manageable practice that can be revisited daily, weekly, or whenever someone needs a gentle reminder of their worth. For clients (and anyone) who struggle with negative self-talk or feel stuck in patterns of low self-worth, this deck provides a hopeful, encouraging pathway toward self-trust and self-compassion.”
—Elizabeth Stallone-Lowder, MSW, LCSW

“As a professional educator and single mother of three, I’ve spent over a decade balancing the demands of leadership, caregiving, and personal growth. Self-Esteem Skills Deck is a much-needed resource for women like me—those who are often pouring into others while neglecting their own self-worth. This deck offers practical, easy-to-implement skills that gently guide users toward self-awareness, self-love, and confidence. The activities are both accessible and impactful, making it possible to reclaim your identity and rebuild your self-esteem one intentional step at a time. For any woman ready to rewrite the narrative and prioritize herself, this deck is a game changer.”
—Desiree Nelson, MEd, educator and community advocate

“This self-esteem deck is an incredibly practical and easy-to-use resource for anyone looking to build self-confidence and truly learn how to love themselves. Each card offers a realistic skill that can be practiced again and again, helping us strengthen our sense of self in a way that feels doable, empowering, and deeply personal. As someone who works with young leaders, I’ve seen, firsthand, how increasing confidence enables us to set healthy boundaries, take risks aligned with our goals, and bounce back from setbacks with resilience. Dr. Davis has created an excellent way for us to be intentional on our journey to our most confident self. I highly recommend it!”
—Alderman Jessica Lotz, City of O’Fallon, Illinois, leadership and development coordinator, O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce