Self-Esteem: Fast Proven Treatment for Recovery from Low Self-Esteem

By: Jennifer Alison

Narrated by: Heather Tuya

Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

Don't let low self-esteem rule your life - overcome it fast with easy practical steps.

Low self-esteem can affect every area of our lives. It can be a horrible curse to live with, but thankfully one that can be beaten.

Updated for 2020, Jennifer Alison's Self-Esteem: Fast Proven Treatment for Recovery from Low Self-Esteem is a much-praised international best-seller thanks to its practical and easy-to-implement advice.

You do not need to become a doctor and learn endless and often useless medical jargon to raise your self-esteem. You need good solid advice you can implement into your daily life immediately and with ease.

Here's a preview of what you'll learn when you buy this book:

• Dealing with good and bad times
• Quickly raise your confidence
• Moving on, building confidence, building self-esteem
• Our needs and how to quickly get them
• Dealing with romantic relationships
• Being around people
• Social anxiety
• Getting more out of life
• Conflict management
• How to be assertive
• Real life examples
• And much more.

Critic Reviews

“The only book on self-esteem we would ever recommend. It’s as simple as that.” (London News, March 2020)

"A rare book in the self-help field - it gives you the facts and the information you need without all the excess nonsense!" (Dr. Julianne Friers, Chicago Tribune)

“....which is why this will forever be the bible on self-esteem and confidence.” (Steven Green, author and international speaker)

©2016 Jennifer Alison (P)2016 Jennifer Alison

Critic reviews

"A rare book in the self-help field - it gives you the facts and the information you need without all the excess nonsense!" (Dr. Julianne Friers, Chicago Tribune)

"Straight to the point with honest, practicable and easy ways to relieve the pain of low self-esteem and help you live a normal happy and healthy life. I cannot recommend this book highly enough." (Nonfiction Book of the Month May 2016, Sydney Herald)

Very helpful book, thank you.

What did you love best about Self-Esteem: Fast Proven Treatment for Recovery from Low Self-Esteem?

It actually helped me. Really. It obviously takes work from myself too but the book is the first thing to REALLY help me.

What about Heather Tuya’s performance did you like?

It was engaging without annoying which is perfect for a narrator.

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

That I can get better - and I *AM* getting better.

Any additional comments?

I have read a lot of books about self-esteem, always searching for something to help me feel better - this is the ONLY one that has been of any use. Do not expect an overnight cure if you are not prepared to do the work, but really, this book will help you if you actually do really want to get better. It had some very original ideas I had not heard and was written in a very interesting way. I will be recommending this to a lot of people and felt the need to leave this review to say thanks.
5/5

A must read

Any additional comments?

A book that actually helped me (and a friend)! Seems quite a miracle after spending a small fortune on other books. I can see why so many people talk about this book, i think it is because it gets to the point and gives stuff we can all actually do. I am bored of reading medical journals about this stuff. I just wanted a basic understanding of it and then get to the point and help me…which is what this book did. Great audiobook, recommended! 5/5

Wow! What a difference!

Any additional comments?

This book has completely changed the way I feel about myself. After a life full of difficulties and self loathing, I feel like I'm finally on a journey to a more positive, happy life. Jennifer Alison's approach is based on individuals and individual experience. Unlike other books of its kind, this book does not offer a bunch of unhelpful psycho-babble. Rather Ms Alison manages to speak directly to the reader - there were times I was thinking, "how does she know I do that?!" The exercises are very helpful even though they felt a little silly at the start. I feel like I can finally see myself with honest eyes now - not overly critical eyes. I can't recommend this enough!

Worked for me

Any additional comments?

I don't want to talk about my own issues too much as they are personal but suffice to say this book succeeded where many many others failed in helping me deal with self esteem and other issues such as anxiety. I am getting my life back.

Valuable Teaching and Self Reference Tool

Very helpful! It gives really good resources to help the listener struggling with low self-esteem. Well explained practical strategies you can implement yourself or teach others. it easy to understand where lowered self esteem comes from and how to Recover from Low Self-Esteem. It's worth the price if you want to use with clients and makes a great self-help. I only wish I'd found it sooner!

Be a better, more confident YOU!

What made the experience of listening to Self-Esteem: Fast Proven Treatment for Recovery from Low Self-Esteem the most enjoyable?

It is a life guide that even people that do not feel like they have self-esteem issues would find helpful. It cuts across all aspects of the personal life and how to improve one’s self. Also the exercises in the book and the tips for self-development are very practical.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Love Yourself More

Any additional comments?

I wasn’t sure how I wanted to write this review. It has been a while since a book has had me doing so much self-audit. After going through the first few chapters, I had to accept that there were worrying signs of self-esteem issues in my life that I may have neglected to confront. Not anymore. The hardest part of the last 6 hours (yes, I read it in two long stretches) was coming to terms with the need for me to love myself more and promising myself to do something about it before it became a chasm in my life. I would summarise the book in points based on the way I related to the author- Self-esteem issues could be masked by a general feeling of inadequacy, an inability to accept one’s failings and mistakes and a fear of intimacy or developing close relationships- Difficulty socializing or participating in group or community tasks may also indicate self-esteem and confidence problems as well as a lack of (or inadequate) self-belief. I made a mental note to visit the community centre more often and as much as possible, take a book or some snacks to the park close to my house and chat with neighbours more. I’ve known most of them all my life and I can’t understand why I can’t view them as friends.- It’s sometimes easier to accept criticism as truth than praise as being earned. I noticed that I may have been accepting criticism too readily without having a meaningful conversation with the critic about the merits of my decisions. Going forward, I will take some time to enjoy my own achievements and even reward myself. My last vacation allowance is gathering cents in a low interest savings account. I’m going to plan a vacation, it’s long overdue. - Rule your inner voice. Wrestle your demons and let your angels sing. I must learn to be on my own side and quiet the still voice that sometimes tells me that I cannot achieve the things I want to do. Self-love and self-care cannot be overestimated. I need to stop focusing on failure, learn from them and just move on.- An idea I have learnt from the book is to take time to write things daily that I want to do to make myself happier and more content with life as I know it. After all the most important things in life are hardly touched but felt according to Helen Keller.- Unrealistic goal setting sets one up for failure and negative self-vibes. Working too hard, attempting to lose too much weight in a short period, trying to stop bad habits without a proper plan, these are the type of things I need to avoid to make sure I don’t get sucked into bad moods and feelings of underachievement.- Comparing yourself to other people doesn’t do you any good. Keeping up with the Joneses just ends up in unnecessary headache. You're the product of your own experience and should be confident in the fact that the experiences make you who you are, comparison is irrelevant and pointless. Difference makes us who we are. Two of me is waaaay too much - Focusing on things you cannot change also will not let you love yourself. Love your body shape, embrace your mistakes as part of your personal development process, try to feed on positive vibes from the good things in your life- In conclusion, when you’re in a relationship, you should feed it with mutual construct, compromise and understanding that no one is perfect, not your or your partner. Believe that you’re good enough to give and receive love. Know yourself, be yourself and love yourself. Nobody can love you more than yourself. Surround yourself with family and people that you can share things with and trust with your concerns and fears.

This is so good for me. thanks for this.

Would you consider the audio edition of Self-Esteem: Fast Proven Treatment for Recovery from Low Self-Esteem to be better than the print version?

Having an audio or print version is totally a personal choice. I went with the audio version and it is simply amazing. Story is narrated very well and the sound is clear and crisp.

What other book might you compare Self-Esteem: Fast Proven Treatment for Recovery from Low Self-Esteem to and why?

I have read some books before although they were good but this book outstanding. It have uniqueness of story and explaining things and encouraging us for good things. According to my views its the best book and everybody should go for it.

Any additional comments?

I was having real hard time with my career.
I am a IT freelancer and working from last two years. I spend most of my time on my pc and don't hang around much.
Everything was going well, I was spending time working and earning. But 6-7 months ago I started loosing work and clients. I was calm as thought of it as a temporary phase but it came out as a long one. With passing times I was losing hope and 3 months ago I lost all of my work and got nothing to do. I was so scared and worried. I was full of negative thoughts. I had to earn to live. I lost all my self esteem that I started working at a restaurent at very low(half) as compared to other doing same job. Due to my tight conditions some people took advantage to that and made fun of me and made me work more then I deserved. I was so worried I kept listening to them without saying anything. My friend suggested me to read such encouraging books. I read two books before this. they were just ok and could not affect me. Then i got this audio book. This book told me several unique ways and ideas to live a positive life. I started applying those ideas into my life and slowly start getting results. By following the instructions and ways I turned my self from a negatively filled individual to a positive and forward looking guy. Now again I am a happy guy and with more positivity and efforts I am getting my work pace back.
Thanks to Dr. Jennifer Alison for the ultimate content and Heather Tuya for narrating it so well.

Awesome Book!

What made the experience of listening to Self-Esteem: Fast Proven Treatment for Recovery from Low Self-Esteem the most enjoyable?

Jennifer has done a great job exploring the concept of self-esteem and how having a low self-esteem can influence us (in a bad way), Living with low self-esteem can cripple even the strongest of us. If an event calls for you to be filled with confidence, then you are going to want to be at your best. In seconds, low self-esteem and all of the negativity that comes with it can undo the hard work and effort you’ve put forth in your own life.

I really enjoyed the practical solutions that Jennifer offers up. Overcoming a sense of low self-esteem is something that everyone needs to work on, whether they like to admit it or not. This book certainly helps shed some light on the innate struggle and what one can do to battle low self-esteem and emerge victorious.

Any additional comments?

I would definitely recommend this book to people - especially those looking to pick themselves up out of a rut. If you're looking for something to help with the inner struggle then check this book out!

Great

This book is excellent for anyone looking to improve their self-esteem.
Easy step by steps to follow. Anyone that reads it will get something out of it.

Great job! I learnt a lot from this

If you could sum up Self-Esteem: Fast Proven Treatment for Recovery from Low Self-Esteem in three words, what would they be?

Improve Yourself Everyday

What does Heather Tuya bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

It was very down-to-earth narration. Simple language, very clear and easy to understand. It also deals with life issues that everyone can relate to. There were some signs of self-esteem issues that even confident people like me miss and attribute to something else. I now take note of these signs better after I read the book.

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

Setting realistic goals and not keeping up with the person next door. Trying not to focus on things I have no control over and accepting the results regardless as far as I know I did the best I could.

Any additional comments?

It was a surprisingly good read for people who do not believe they have any self-esteem. Once you read the first few chapters and go through the exercises, you would see that there are a lot of areas of your life you can improve. Trying too hard to please people can be interpreted as being a hard worker whereas it could mask a deep-rooted insufficiency and need to be loved. The book went through the chapter, steadily providing cause and effect as well as solutions.

when they fail to close a client, you’d think it was their fault whereas the person might just not be ready for a change of vendor at that time. I think this book would come handy during our team building activities. There are many self-development exercises to pick from that will make a difference in their lives.

Great audio, listened to time and time again

Any additional comments?

I have read and listened to a load of books about self-esteem but this is the only one that actually produced proper, and lasting, results for me. Excellent narration. I already had this book in print format and thought it was great, but for me it was only really with the audio version that it all really started to make sense.

A great book and one I have zero problems recommending time and time again.

So incredibly helpful

If you could sum up Self-Esteem: Fast Proven Treatment for Recovery from Low Self-Esteem in three words, what would they be?

Can I have three phrases instead? ;)

1 - Simple to understand
2 - Easy to implements
3 - IT WORKS.

Have you listened to any of Heather Tuya’s other performances? How does this one compare?

First one but really enjoyed the narration, was easy to listen to.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

In all honesty, pretty much every single section something really hit me and made me think about my life in a totally different way.

Any additional comments?

Living with low self-esteem is horrific - I should know, I have been living like this for much of my adult life. Got this book a while ago on print and loved it but thought i would get it on audio too, so I could listen to it anywhere.

I have checked out a lot (and i meant a LOT) of books in this genre but this is by far my fave. Its my fave because its the only one that had any real and lasting impact. Really simple to understand, short and to the point and awesome value for money.

Excellent book, I hope it helps you like it helped me.

Helped Immensely.

Any additional comments?

A very helpful book the has changed everything for me.

Lets be honest here, this is a very very difficult subject to tackle. I have been dealing with Self-Esteem issues all my life. I have good times and bad times but never really feel stable. I have read a lot of books on tis subject. Some did help a bit, many didn’t. To be absolutely honest this is the first one where I didn’t feel like i was being patronised nor did I feel like i was listening to a medical journal. It was proper advice that actually worked!! Everything felt well researched and comes from people who have ACTUALLY suffered from self-esteem issues, not just what a doctor thinks it might feel like.

I have a long journey to go but i will be honest and say I have never felt so hopeful about the future. This book has given me the tools to get on with my life and rebuild my self-esteem in a more sustainable and lasting way and for that I am eternally grateful.

I recommend this book to anyone suffering from self-esteem issues as well as anxiety and depression. Thanks, 5/5.

Great confidence booster. Solid achievable advice!

Any additional comments?

No crap, just good solid advice to help raise your self-esteem and deal with the issues that keep dragging some of us down. Learnt some new things in this book I had not thought of or read before.

Good narration, struck a very good balance between engaging and easy to listen to. I cannot say this book will work for everyone but i CAN say this book has definitely worked for me and my self-esteem seems to be rising on a daily basis improving my overall quality of life.

An outstanding book that will keep surprising you!

Any additional comments?

As a girl it's hard to admit to yourself that you have a problem. Due to certain parent issues I believed myself to be unlovable and not worthy of anything good. My self talk was mostly negative and I had a hard time standing up for myself. I faked it very well so no one would know that I was the unlovable person I believed I was. This book, along with her workbook, truly opened my eyes and helped me to see that my mindset was still holding on to beliefs I made when I was a kid. This book helped me so much that I actually had a friend tell me I seemed different and more confident. (Keep in mind I told no one I was reading and applying the exercises in this book to my life as I was too embarrassed to tell anyone.) This book is not about pointing blame, it's about understanding why you think the way you do so you can make a positive change in your life. Definitely a great read and a book to be recommended by all. There are life lessons in here that most people couldn't even imagine. Incredible!

Practical solid advice

What made the experience of listening to Self-Esteem: Fast Proven Treatment for Recovery from Low Self-Esteem the most enjoyable?

Recovering from low self-esteem is a difficult journey and there is no quick cure - this book does not claim to provide this. Instead it provides good practical solid advice and tips that are easy to implement on your own life. I have read and listened to a lot of books like this but this is my favorite so far. Narration was excellent too, it managed the fine art of being engaging without being annoying.

9.5/10

Would you listen to Self-Esteem: Fast Proven Treatment for Recovery from Low Self-Esteem again? Why?

Yes, i have listened to it twice.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Self-Esteem: Fast Proven Treatment for Recovery from Low Self-Esteem?

The second half of the book is incredible.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

I enjoyed the practical advice, of which there was plenty, teaching me how to deal with many difficult situations.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

MANY parts, i felt i could relate to it so much.

Any additional comments?

Such an amazing book and one which is, three weeks in, having a monumental positive influence on my life.

Excellent book with truly useful exercises

This audio is one of the best I've listened to in self esteem. Excellent thoughts and exercises to bring you to a new level of awareness and actually make changes that benefit you

Incredible book.

Would you listen to Self-Esteem: Fast Proven Treatment for Recovery from Low Self-Esteem again? Why?

I would continually listen to Self-Esteem: Fast Proven Treatment for Recovery from Low Self-Esteem as it has built a whole New self confidence in me. I am happier with whom I am and I have begin to focus on the positives and take time to appreciate the small and wonderful things about my life and myself.

Have you listened to any of Heather Tuya’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No. I have not, But I would love to listen to her other performances, very easy and clear voice to listen to.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Being honest - all of it.

Any additional comments?

Self esteem is such a key aspect of your life. How can you love others if you can't love yourself? You need to be confident and happy when you look in the mirror. Dr. Allison helps teach you to love yourself through gradual steps. You need to understand why your self esteem is so low and how you can improve that and why. She does a great job analyzing day to day factors such as family, fitness, friends, and work in order to improve your wellness. I highly recommend this book because it got me out of depression and enjoying the small things in life. I learned that I am valuable and that I am worthwhile. This book will change your life if you open yourself to that change.

I have read a lot of books about self-esteem, building confidence, and loving yourself. I was never really able to find a good book that had a solution for that. This is one of the few books that has been of any use. You need to put in the work though in order to be happy. Dr. Allison uses some innovative techniques that help you which I found interesting and helpful. I will be recommending this to all of my friends and family. Thank you for making such a useful book.

Highly highly recommended.

Finally - something that ACTUALLY helped me.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

YES. Definitely.
Why? Because for once, i got advice that actually worked.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Huh? Its not that sort of book.

Have you listened to any of Heather Tuya’s other performances? How does this one compare?

First time, but i liked her voice, very easy to listen to and kept me interested.

Any additional comments?

Fantastic. Finally, after spending a fortune on other books, i have found something that is actually helping. it is a gradual process but i am definitely letting go of a lot of anxieties and starting to feel a new brightness and positive feeling in my life. Fantastic, i am eternally grateful to the author