by Ellen Hendriksen (Author)
Picking up where Quiet ended, How to Be Yourself is the best book you’ll ever read about how to conquer social anxiety.
“This book is also a groundbreaking road map to finally being your true, authentic self.” ―Susan Cain, New York Times, USA Today and nationally bestselling author of Quiet
Up
to 40% of people consider themselves shy. You might say you’re
introverted or awkward, or that you're fine around friends but just
can't speak up in a meeting or at a party. Maybe you're usually
confident but have recently moved or started a new job, only to feel
isolated and unsure.
If you get nervous in social
situations―meeting your partner's friends, public speaking, standing
awkwardly in the elevator with your boss―you've probably been told,
“Just be yourself!” But that's easier said than done―especially if
you're prone to social anxiety.
Weaving together cutting-edge
science, concrete tips, and the compelling stories of real people who
have risen above their social anxiety, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen proposes a
groundbreaking idea: you already have everything you need to succeed in
any unfamiliar social situation. As someone who lives with social
anxiety, Dr. Hendriksen has devoted her career to helping her clients
overcome the same obstacles she has. With familiarity, humor, and
authority, Dr. Hendriksen takes the reader through the roots of social
anxiety and why it endures, how we can rewire our brains through our
behavior, and―at long last―exactly how to quiet your Inner Critic, the
pesky voice that whispers, "Everyone will judge you." Using her
techniques to develop confidence, think through the buzz of anxiety, and
feel comfortable in any situation, you can finally be your true,
authentic self.