This expert guide explains the psychology of self-esteem and how effects every aspect of our lives - from the way we function at work, conduct relationships, view our bodies, approach parenting and achieve social status. Written by an expert author team, Rhena Branch and Rob Willson of The Priory Clinic, this book takes a psychological and therapeutic approach to the subject and explains the origins of self-esteem; what it is and how it works with us and against us, and offers practical techniques and solutions, including CBT techniques, to help readers rediscover their self-worth, set realistic goals, boost their self esteem and start living life to the full PART 1- Understanding Self-Esteem Chapter 1: Defining Terms- Self Acceptance vs. Self-Rating Chapter 2: Exploring the Effects of Low Self-Esteem Chapter 3: Building Better Ways of Working Out Your Worth PART 2- Acknowledging That You?re OK Right Now! Chapter 4: Preventing the ?Part-Whole Error? Chapter 5 (New title): Finding a Functional Focus Chapter 6: Becoming Comfortable With Who You Are Chapter 7: Building A Better Body Image Chapter 8: Spotlighting Personal Development PART 3- Taking on New Techniques Chapter 9: Learning the Language of Love Chapter 10: Positively Rewriting History Chapter 11: Proving Your Worth To Yourself PART 4- Identifying the Interpersonal Impact of Low Self-Esteem Chapter 12: Dancing and Romancing Chapter 13: Working With Others PART 5- Living Like You Mean It! Chapter 14: Honouring Commitments to Yourself Chapter 15: Living According to Your Values Chapter 16: Developing Self-Discipline PART 6- The Part of Tens Chapter 17: Ten Hallmarks of People With Healthy Self-Opinion Chapter 18: Ten Helpful Habits for Honing Healthy Self-Opinion Chapter 19: Ten Potential Sources of Inspiration.