Confidence Gap, The

Too many of us miss out on opportunities in life because we lack self-confidence. Whether it's public speaking, taking on a leadership role, or asking someone for a date, there are situations in which we just don't feel equipped to handle the challenges we face.<br/><br/>Russ Harris offers a surprising solution to low self-confidence, shyness, and insecurity: rather than trying to "get over" our fears, he says, the secret is to form a new and wiser relationship with them. Paradoxically, it's only when we stop struggling against our fearfulness that we begin to find lasting freedom from it.<br/><br/>Drawing on the techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a cutting-edge form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, The Confidence Gap explains how to<br/><br/>• Free yourself from common misconceptions about what confidence is and how to build it<br/>• Transform your relationship with fear and anxiety<br/>• Clarify your core values and use them as your inspiration and motivation<br/>• Use mindfulness to effectively handle negative thoughts and feelings