Creating Confidence

Creating Confidence: The Secrets of Self-Esteem by Rex Johnson and David Swindley — both psychotherapists — is a compact, exercise-driven guide to building self-esteem. At 160 pages, it doesn't overstay its welcome, and the structured 30-day scheme gives readers an actionable path rather than theory alone. Techniques include affirmation, visualization, and anchoring. Amazon UK reader feedback is modestly positive, with at least one reviewer noting real benefit from the book as a teenager, which suggests it's accessible across adult ages. The caveats: no mainstream critical validation was found, some of the psychological techniques have mixed empirical support, and faith-motivated readers may prefer a Christ-centered alternative to these secular methods. For secular self-help seekers, it's a practical, low-commitment starting point.