Boost Your Confidence in Times of Self Doubt
Learn therapist-recommended techniques that will help you conquer doubt, cultivate self-acceptance, become more confident in yourself, and get closer to achieving your goals.
Featuring Donna T. Novak, Psy.D. , Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Format
Lesson delivered daily to your email inbox
Duration
5 days, 1 lesson per day
Time
5-10 minutes per lesson
What you will learn
- How superficial confidence differs from true confidence
- How to change the way you talk to yourself in both the short and long-term
- Your unique strengths and how to focus on them
- 3 easy ways to feel confident every single day
- 10 habits that will alter your confidence in the long run
Why should you take this course?
- Improve your self esteem by challenging your inner voice. You've probably heard the saying that you are your own worst critic. Flip the script on the negativity in your inner voice through positive affirmations.
- Get physical about your confidence. Discover how dressing up, pursuing your hobbies, and even sitting up straight can impact your confidence.
- Try out practical habits that can lead to life-long confidence. Try on different lifestyle and mindset shifts, like surrounding yourself with positive people and getting organized, to see what sticks.
Course Overview
5 Lessons
What is Confidence?
Get to the bottom of what confidence is and isn't, see how confidence can impact you daily, and evaluate your confidence level.
Affirmations and Positive Self-Talk
Learn how the little voice inside your head is constantly building up (or shooting down) your self-image. Plus, learn simple positive affirmations that can re-train your inner critic.
Identifying Your Strengths
It's easy to focus on your weaknesses while forgetting all about the unique skills you bring to the table. Uncover your strengths and use those strengths to boost your confidence.
Being Confident Physically
Learn how what you wear, how often you exercise, and even how you stand can affect your confidence.
Daily Habits for Confidence
Pick 3-4 simple habits to incorporate into your daily routine that can lead you to lifelong confidence and self-assurance.
Meet the Expert
Donna Novak, Psy.D
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Donna Novak is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Simi Valley, California. With over ten years of experience, Dr. Novak specializes in treating anxiety and relationship and sex concerns. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a doctoral degree (Psy.D) in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University-Los Angeles. Dr. Novak uses a differentiation model in treatment that focuses on personal growth by increasing self-awareness, personal motivation, and confidence.
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What are others saying?
Grace
I loved learning how to write out positive affirmations, what kind of effective language to use, and how to be more concrete and specific about my goals.
Erik
I'm working hard on my self-confidence so I can show up better at work, and hopefully get that promotion. This course really helped, especially the section on identifying your strengths.
Lene
I like how there are so many different ideas on how to improve your confidence. I really liked learning about positive affirmations, and I'm excited to do these every day.
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