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Understand the theories – get to grips with what self-esteem means and how it affects your outlook  Be honest with yourself – acknowledge your best bits (and your limitations) and identify the positive effects of your thoughts and actions  Discover boosting techniques – banish feelings of inadequacy by indulging in exercises and hobbies that exhilarate you  Give other people a break – understand when a compliment is a compliment and take criticism constructively  Go all-out – reassess your day-to-day priorities and map out what you really want from life  Open the book and find:  Strategies for getting to the bottom of the real you  Effective ways to record fluctuating moods and feelings  CBT techniques for stimulating self-encouragement  Advice on dealing with counter-productive comparisons  Guidance on tackling social phobias, body dysmorphia and eating disorders  Tips on maintaining self-discipline  How to foster better relationships at home and at work","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56290058666357,"sku":"9780470741931","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780470741931_57a8148f-ab23-4805-8b41-7c75405937a1.jpg?v=1786013595"},{"product_id":"9781119074144","title":"Managing OCD with CBT For Dummies","description":"Break the chains of OCD with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy  Are you suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? 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If you're planning on trying it on its own or in conjunction with other types of therapies, you'll be heartened to know that a staggering 75% of people with OCD are significantly helped by CBT—which is why it remains the treatment of choice for tackling the disorder by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).    Demonstrates how CBT encourages new thinking patterns to combat destructive thought tendenciesExplains the causes and symptoms of OCDShows you how to use CBT to modify everyday thoughts and behaviours with the aim of positively influencing your emotionsIllustrates the importance of facing your fears and offers positive strategies on exposure therapy There's no need to let OCD continue to control your life. 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