Optimists aren't just happier and more fun to be with than those who look on the gloomy side of life, they also tend to enjoy better health and greater success at work and in their relationships. Confidence Works shows that anyone can become confident with time and practice. A trained counsellor and psychotherapist, Gladeana McMahon uses a holistic approach to beat negative emotions. Her injection of common sense shows just how irrational many of our beliefs about ourselves are. But she also shows the importance of nutrition and sleep if you want to avoid feeling down, providing her own valuable tips for a confidence diet. Giving practical advice and attainable targets for achieving change, Confidence Works will help; improve communication skills to create positive impressions and strengthen relationships; create a realistic, positive view of your strengths and weaknesses; look on the bright side of life, taking set-backs in your stride and solving problems effectively