The Self-Confidence Workbook is a science-based, highly practical guide for anyone who struggles with low self-esteem, anxiety, or self-doubt. Written by clinical psychologist Dr Barbara Markway, the workbook provides a clear, step-by-step path to understanding confidence, managing your inner critic, and building a stronger, healthier sense of self.
Rather than offering surface-level tips, this workbook gets to the root of what holds people back—fear, self-judgement, perfectionism—and shows how to challenge those beliefs using proven tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques.
This is not just a book to read—it is a workbook filled with reflection prompts, goal-setting tools, real-life examples, and guided exercises to help you take meaningful action, even when you do not feel confident.
What You Will Learn:
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How to recognise and reframe negative thinking patterns that fuel low self-esteem
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How to set values-based goals that align with what really matters to you
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How to take small, manageable steps towards your goals, even when anxious
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How to practise self-compassion and respond more kindly to your inner critic
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How to develop resilience, motivation, and the courage to move forward despite setbacks
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Why self-confidence is not about being loud or perfect—but about taking action anyway
Who Is This Workbook For?
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Adults and young people who struggle with self-doubt, anxiety or low self-worth
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Individuals recovering from people-pleasing, perfectionism or fear of failure
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Therapists, counsellors and coaches seeking structured tools to support clients
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Teachers, youth workers or parents supporting teens with confidence issues
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Anyone ready to break the cycle of overthinking and start building lasting self-belief
Whether you want to speak up in meetings, set better boundaries, pursue your goals, or simply feel more at ease in your own skin, The Self-Confidence Workbook offers practical, realistic guidance to help you get there.
