How to Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety: Hendriksen, Ellen: 9781250161703: Amazon.com: Books

About How to Be Yourself by Dr. Ellen Hendriksen

• Book Overview: A guide to overcoming social anxiety and quieting the "Inner Critic" by using science-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
• Core Premise: Social anxiety is not a character flaw or a lack of social skills; it is a manageable condition. The book argues that readers already possess the tools needed to succeed in social situations.
• Author: Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, a clinical psychologist who has personally experienced and professionally treated social anxiety.
• Key Topics:
  • The biological and evolutionary roots of social anxiety.
  • How to rewire the brain through behavioral changes.
  • Strategies to silence the internal voice that fears judgment.
  • Differentiating between introversion and social anxiety.
  • Debunking myths, such as the belief that social anxiety is caused by a lack of social skills.
• Publication Details:
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Press
  • Publication Date: March 13, 2018
  • Length: 304 pages
  • ISBN-13: 978-1250161703
• Structure: The book is divided into five parts:
  1. Understanding the roots and brain mechanics of social anxiety.
  2. Managing internal thoughts and the Inner Critic.
  3. Practical steps for building confidence in the real world.
  4. Busting common myths about social anxiety and perfectionism.
  5. The role of kindness and building authentic friendships.