Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Understanding Self-Esteem 9
Chapter 1: Explaining Self-Esteem 11
Chapter 2: Exploring the Effects of Low Self-Esteem 23
Chapter 3: Working Out Your Self-Worth 45
Part II: Acknowledging That You’re Okay As You Are 59
Chapter 4: Judging Yourself Compassionately, Accurately and Objectively 61
Chapter 5: Finding a Functional Focus 77
Chapter 6: Becoming Comfortable with Who You Are 89
Chapter 7: Building a Better Body Image 111
Chapter 8: Spotlighting Personal Development 125
Part III: Taking On New Techniques 139
Chapter 9: Speaking the Language of Love 141
Chapter 10: Rewriting Your Own History 161
Chapter 11: Proving Your Worth to Yourself 191
Part IV: Looking at the Ripple Effects of Low Self-Esteem 209
Chapter 12: Romancing and Relationships 211
Chapter 13: Working with Others 227
Part V: Living Like You Mean It 245
Chapter 14: Honouring Commitments to Yourself 247
Chapter 15: Living According to Your Values 261
Chapter 16: Developing Self-Discipline 275
Part VI: The Part of Tens 293
Chapter 17: Ten Hallmarks of Healthy Self-Esteem 295
Chapter 18: Ten Habits for Honing Healthy Self-Esteem303
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Give Your Self-Esteem a Lift 311
Appendix: Resources 319
Index 323