The self-esteem class : simple lessons for a lifetime of contentment / Dr. Yoon Hong Gyun ; translated by Jamie Chang.
"If you are trying to become your very best self but are struggling with low self-worth, this book is the place to start. The Self-Esteem Class guides you toward a deeper understanding of your own unique value and an internal sense of validation as you define confidence and happiness on your own terms"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 0593838750
- ISBN: 9780593838754
- Physical Description: vii, 305 pages ; 23 cm
- Edition: First US edition.
- Publisher: New York : Ten Speed Press, [2025]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Originally published in Korean as How to respect myself by SimpleLife, South Korea, in 2016" --Copyright page.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- aPrologue: Self-esteem is the answer -- Part I: Why is self-esteem important? The three pillars of self-esteem -- Misconceptions and prejudicies about self-esteem -- Why is self-esteem important today? -- Part 2: Self-esteem and romantic relationships. Am I worthy of love? -- People who question their worth -- Love that demands constant validation -- Warring couples who cannot break up -- Overcoming fear of breaking up -- Putting on a mask for fear of being disliked -- Part 3: Self-esteem and social relationships. How much recognition do I receive? -- Professions that can undermine self-esteem -- How valuable am I? -- Overcoming indecisiveness -- Why reading self-help books doesn't improve self-esteem -- Seeing myself as too different -- Understanding the psychology of the self-conscious -- Overly dependent people -- Part 4: Emotions that get in the way of building strong self-esteem. Why are emotions so hard to control? -- Things to discern for emotion regulation -- Managing difficult emotions - embarrassment, emptiness, and ambivalence -- Managing 'hot' emotions -- self-loathing, guilt, self-pity, and self-love -- Managing 'cold' emotions - disappointment, neglect, cynicism, indifference -- Part 5: Habits to break for self-esteem recovery. The habit of preemptive defeat -- The habit of lethargy -- The habit of the inferiority complex -- The habit of procrastination and avoidance -- The habit of sensitivity -- Part 6: Things to overcome for self-esteem recover. Overcoming wounds -- Overcoming resistance -- Overcoming criticism -- Overcoming vicious cycles -- Part 7: Five practices to boost self-esteem. Deciding to love yourself unconditionally -- Loving yourself -- Making choices and decisions -- Focusing on the here and now -- Breaking through defeatism and moving forward -- Epilogue: You are the king of the jungle -- Index.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Marion Library | 158.1 YOO (Text) | 37810435835482 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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