stevie_usa Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 Hi Can anyone recommend any books on building confidence/self esteem? I recently broke up with a long term girlfriend and this has knocked my confidence, although it has never been high anyway. Over the last 6 months or so, she didn't show much interest in me and so I feel pretty deflated right now. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarterJonas Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 What you are feeling right now is natural after a breakup. Take your time and it does come back, even if it means having to work on it a little. A good book that I read was 'The Breakup Survival Kit' - although I am not sure whether it is available in the USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fallslikerain Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 well, its not about breakups per say, but it is an excellent read Hal Urbans - "Lifes 20 greatest lessons" (or something along those lines) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGoAway Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Sorry to hear you are suffering. 'How To Survive The Loss Of A Love' is an excellent book and not too hokey. Just give it time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vortex Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho. You might love it or hate it; depending on your book taste or maturity. Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAdreamer Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 I'm not sure what types of things might help. I know a book that helped me get a more positive outlook on life, but I'm a weirdo so... LOL! Anyway it's called "Letters to a Young Poet" by Rainer Maria Rilke. It's a compilation of letters that Rilke (a famous poet) wrote to a young writer who would send him poems to be critiqued. Rilke says a lot of things that are designed to change one's outlook. It's pretty deep, but it's not a hard read and most people get through it in a matter of a few hours. Check it out. You can find it online actually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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