The books in this section have been divided into the following categories: Assertiveness, befriending your inner critic, confidence, deep change, perfectionism, procrastination, reshape your brain and spiritual growth.
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Print titles
The print titles from the Live Wise Book Therapy Collection are located in O'Reilly Library and in Cregan Library. Most of these books are located on one site only, though a small number of titles can be found in both libraries. The library location of each book is included at the end of its description in the guide, click on the blue title and author link to check its availability and exact shelf location in the library. For more information about how to find a print book in the library, watch our locating books on the shelf video.
Assert yourself by Assertiveness: Step by step by The assertiveness workbook: How to express your ideas and stand up for yourself at work and in relationships by When I say no, I feel guilty: How to cope - using the skills of systematic assertive therapy by A woman in your own right: Assertiveness and you by Transforming negative self-talk: Practical, effective exercises by More transforming negative self-talk: Practical, effective exercises by The chimp paradox: The mind management program to help you achieve success, confidence, and happiness by Confidence: Transform the way you feel so you can achieve the things you want by Be confident! by Speak so your audience will listen: 7 steps to confident and authentic public speaking by The confidence gap: A guide to overcoming fear and self-doubt by The confidence to be yourself: How to boost your self-esteem by Presence: Bringing your boldest self to your biggest challenges by Playing big: For women who want to speak up stand out and lead by The success principles: How to get from where you are to where you want to be by Flip it: How to get the best out of everything by 
The Power of Small: How to make tiny but powerful changes when everything feels too much by Tiny habits: The small changes that change everything by Rising strong: If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fail by The willpower instinct: How self-control works, why it matters, and what you can do to get more of it by Rip it up: Forget positive thinking it's time for positive action by Flow: The psychology of optimal experience by Atomic habits: Tiny changes, remarkable results: An easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones by Quiet: The power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking by This too shall pass: Stories of change, crisis and hopeful beginnings by When perfect isn't good enough: Strategies for coping with perfectionism by Overcoming perfectionism: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques by The gifts of imperfection: Let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are by Love for imperfect things: How to accept yourself in a world striving for perfection by I thought it was just me (but it wasn't): Making the journey from "what will people think?" to "I am enough" by Men, women & worthiness: The experience of shame and the power of being enough by Never good enough: How to use perfectionism to your advantage without letting it ruin your life by Daring greatly: How the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent and lead by Eat that frog! 21 great ways to stop procrastinating and get more done in less time by The procrastinator's guide to getting things done by Isn't it about time? How to stop putting things off and get on with your life by You are not your brain: The 4-step solution for changing bad habits, ending unhealthy thinking, and taking control of your life by 
Hardwiring happiness: The practical science of reshaping your brain and your life by A mind of its own: How your brain distorts and deceives by Hardwiring happiness: How to reshape your brain and your life by Sort your brain out: Boost your performance, manage stress and achieve more by Overcoming low self-esteem: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques by An introduction to improving your self-esteem by Breaking the spell: The key to recovering self-esteem by Self-esteem: A proven program of cognitive techniques for assessing, improving, and maintaining your self-esteem by 10 days to great self-esteem by The opposite of loneliness: Essays and stories by A guide to wellbeing from the inside out by Passionate presence: Seven qualities of awakened awareness by The book of secrets by The four agreements: A practical guide to personal freedom by The path to love: Spiritual lessons for creating the love you need by The power of now: A guide to spiritual enlightenment by Way of the peaceful warrior: A book that changes lives by The majority of the Live Wise Book Therapy titles located in Cregan Library can be found on these dedicated display shelves on the 2nd floor. The location information at the end of the title description will show you if a title in Cregan Library can be found here, or in the main collection.
Amy Cuddy is the author of 'Presence: bringing your boldest self to your biggest challenges.' In this Ted Talk she talks about the way body language can increase your confidence as well as your chances at success. (20:46)
In this Haemin Sunim, author of 'Love for imperfect things' talks about how important it is to accept yourself, along with all of your faults. (45:06)
In this Ted Talk, Martin Antony, author of 'When perfect isn't good enough' talks about the link between perfectionism and anxiety. (18:45)
In this video Susan Cain, the author of 'Quiet' talks about how introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated. (19:04)
Tara Mohr, author of 'Playing big' discusses fear and self-doubt and how she's created the Playing Big mentorship programme for women that aims to defy both. (13:26)
In this video Tara Mohr talks about how to tell the difference between the self-doubting words of your inner critic, and more informed and optimistic realistic thinking. (03:21)
Steve Andreas, author of 'Transforming negative self talk' discusses how you can transform your inner voices, critics, and bullies into positive affirmations (07:39)
In this video Rob Yeung, author of 'Confidence,' talks about the right level of confidence and how to achieve it. (04:50)
This is a video summary of the book 'Eat That Frog!' by Brian Tracy. (06:36)
In this video Monica Ramirez Basco discusses her book 'The procrastinator's guide to getting things done.'
This is a video summary of the book Flow: The psychology of optimal experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. (05:23)
In this video Brené Brown, author of 'The gifts of imperfection' talks about the ways you can remove yourself from a cycle of performing, perfecting, pleasing, and proving. (05:00)
James Clear talks about this bestselling book 'Atomic habits' in this video. (09:04)
In this video Aisling Leonard-Curtin discusses her book 'The Power of Small' which will help you to take steps to change your life, one decision at a time. (13:15)
In this video Dr Julie Smith, author of 'Why has nobody told me this before' talks about how you can overcome your negative thoughts. (10:25)
In this video James Clear talks about how you can improve yourself by 1% every day. (08:03)