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:
How to recognise and reframe negative thinking patterns that fuel low self-esteem
How to set values-based goals that align with what really matters to you
How to take small, manageable steps towards your goals, even when anxious
How to practise self-compassion and respond more kindly to your inner critic
How to develop resilience, motivation, and the courage to move forward despite setbacks
Why self-confidence is not about being loud or perfect—but about taking action anyway
Who Is This Workbook For?
Adults and young people who struggle with self-doubt, anxiety or low self-worth
Individuals recovering from people-pleasing, perfectionism or fear of failure
Therapists, counsellors and coaches seeking structured tools to support clients
Teachers, youth workers or parents supporting teens with confidence issues
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.
