Research says most people live in default mode. And if you want changes in your life, you need to design your life. Students, professionals, and job aspirants anyone can lack confidence. But everyone can increase it. Here are some self-improvement books which are not directly aiming towards confidence, but the ultimate result is to live a more confident and fulfilling life. Readout here about some interesting facts of the books:
Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards
Book describes methods of how to improve your social game. It is for people that struggle in social situations or feel socially awkward. We have social media and technology that allow us to disconnect from being social with people. There are a lot of networking types of situations we face. The book is in three parts: the first 5 minutes, the first five hours, and the first five days. Be real and connect with people when you meet. Don’t be fake with people because people can tell you when you are. Have an open body language and be optimistic. And try to be in an environment where you are comfortable and are going to succeed.
Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
If we want to handle the toughest emotions in life, we need to accept those emotions. The book talks about ideas. Accept your pain, fear, and what you cannot do, because as soon as you accept that, you start growing. Imperfection doesn’t mean unworthiness. Accept life is going to be hard, don’t resist when unwanted situations come, if you expect life to be easy, it is going to be hard. Be aware, observe, and quiet your mind with the help of mindful meditation.
Stillness is the key by Ryan Holiday
In this noisy world, everything demands our attention. We all need stillness or inner peace in our life. It is like an art and, learning will help in your relationships, happiness, wealth, and other areas of life. It is like a key to a meaningful life. And with our day-to-day activities, we can achieve stillness. The most important principle in the book states is managing your inputs, so they don’t get filled with unnecessary or toxic information. And be responsive in situations instead of reacting. Thus don’t let your phone make you under confident.
Habits of a Happy Brain by Dr. Loretta
Book highlights about effects of hormones. We experience flows of energy and mood. Our brain evolves to promote survival and not to make you happy. You will learn how to establish new habits to boost happy hormones: dopamine, endorphins, oxytocin, and serotonin. It suggests being proud of what you do, and not being dependent on others’ opinions. Many of those we admire today did not receive well-deserved recognition during their lifetime. Also, remember your social status shifts constantly. A person who acts as a leader in one situation may act like a newbie in another. Therefore, instead of dwelling on every disappointment, learn to experience comfort even if you cannot control the situation.
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
About the general trusting, inner instinct, intuition, and having certainty about yourself. The book says instead of looking out, look inside. People are sometimes vulnerable with their feelings. Every feeling is good, accept it, trust yourself and be happy with your decisions. Live a life that you are proud of. Chapters suggest you need to be yourself rather than anyone else.
Fear is my homeboy Judy Holler
Everyone has different fears. What you fear in your 20s is going to be different than what you will fear in your 40s. The book talks, if you can manage your fear, you will become more innovative, confident. You will take more risks and will connect more powerfully. There are some things that make everyone uncomfortable, everyone is judged by someone, and, not everyone is going to like you. The goal is about how to fear our fearless and, this will make you brave. So keep going, and put yourself out because scary things never get less scary, but in the end, confidence will compound.
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
A book that makes you think about instincts, be more aware, and celebrate quick decisions. Decisions made quickly can be as good as those made cautiously. And snap judgments can be learned, practiced, and controlled through a process that he calls the unconscious mind’s ability. It can recognize patterns. Chapters have examples of when you can trust your instincts and when you should not trust them to make a good decision. It recommends concentrating on few important facts and blocking out the rest for quick decisions.
How to win Friends and influence people by dale Carnegie
About social intelligence, interacting people, and influence. Read more about this on CareerGuide.com
:By-Priya Panwar
