Includes bibliographical references and index.

10 instant confidence builders -- Negativity is a killer -- Push through the upset -- A secret to happiness -- Be patient with yourself -- Be prepared -- The power of recognition -- Embrace your fears -- Find a mentor -- Maintain the machine -- Clarity creates confidence -- Be open to new ideas -- Nobility -- Strong foundations -- Multiple intelligences -- Depend on yourself -- Like riding a bike -- Is it need or want? -- Real courage -- Sheepskin confidence -- Doing the impossible -- Isolation is hazardous -- Living a good life -- People improve -- The power of positive thinking -- Procrastination -- Respond instead react -- Healing power of humor -- Smell the roses-now! -- Mental rehearsal -- Straighten up and feel right -- Find your inner geek -- Fix it and feel it -- Picture this -- Keeping a confidence journal -- The world is your ally -- Monitor your thinking -- Up-level your support structure -- Feel the love -- Shape up -- Trust your gut -- Celebrate small victories -- The confidence circle -- Writing heals -- Don’t lower yourself by raising your voice -- No anxiety? Not possible -- Giving when it hurts -- How others have built confidence -- Mean people suck -- No one has all the answers -- Things learned from mothers -- Competition to envy -- Creative confidence -- Difficult conversations -- That’s the ticket -- Eliminate critical comments -- Giving a boost -- You can juggle -- Inner strength -- Enlightenment, it’s not just for guru’s anymore -- Learn to love yourself -- Appreciate who you are -- Got energy? -- Selflessness raises your self worth -- Trusting yourself -- Effectively express emotions -- The butterfly effect -- Motivation - find it and keep it -- Attitude of gratitude -- Emotional fitness in the workplace -- You look marvelous -- Forgive your way to confidence -- Learn to love mondays -- Never accept unacceptable behavior -- Plan B -- Practice, practice, practice -- Don’t be owned by what you desire -- Class up your act -- Second thoughts -- Friends as family -- Recognize your abilities -- Determination is the key -- Give up lying -- Sticks and stones -- Tiny bright spots -- Dealing with disappointment -- Perfection comes in time -- Don’t allow age to intimidate you -- Trying too hard -- Never let school get in the way -- Finding the best in others -- Act as if -- Change your thinking -- Rituals of achievement -- Feelings aren’t facts -- Taking risk shows strength -- The sum total -- Try puppy love -- On the same page with the opposite sex -- 10 quick reminders to boost your self-confidence.