Nathaniel Branden Books

Self-concept is destiny What is the most important judgement you will ever make? The judgement you pass on yourself. Self-esteem is the key to success or failure. "Tell me how a person judges his or her self-esteem," says pioneering psychologist Nathaniel Branden, "and I will tell you how that person operates at work, in love, in sex, in parenting, in every important aspect of existence—and how high he or she is likely to rise. The reputation you have with yourself—your self-esteem—is the single most important factor for a fulfilling life." • How to grow in self-confidence and self-respect. • How to nurture self-esteem in children. • How to break free of guilt and fear of others' disapproval. • How to honor the self—the ethics of rational self-interest.

Develop your self-esteem to increase psychological health, achievement, personal happiness, and positive relationship—from a leading psychotherapist “Brilliant, laser-focused and critically relevant, Dr. Nathaniel Branden’s ‘pillars’ give us a lifelong set of foundations upon which to build our families, our schools and our businesses.”—Dennis Waitley, Ph.D., author of The Psychology of Winning. Six Pillars of Self-Esteem is the culmination of a lifetime of clinical practice and study, already hailed as a classic and the most significant work on the topic. Immense in scope and vision and filled with insight into human motivation and behavior, it is essential reading for anyone with a personal or professional interest in self-esteem. Dr. Nathaniel Branden introduces the six pillars—six action-based practices for daily living that provide the foundation for self-esteem—and explores the central importance of self-esteem in five areas: the workplace, parenting, education, psychotherapy, and the culture at large. Six Pillars of Self-Esteem provides concrete guidelines for teachers, parents, managers, and therapists who are responsible for developing the self-esteem of others. And it shows why—in today’s chaotic and competitive world—self-esteem is fundamental to our personal and professional power.

Drawing on more than thirty years of psychotherapy practice and study, the author of The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem gives women the precise tools and insights they need to transform themselves, build healthy relationships, and enhance or rejuvenate their careers. 25,000 first printing. Tour.

What love is, why love is born, why it sometimes grows, and why it sometimes dies. Have you ever wondered how romantic love evolves? What the difference is between mature and immature love? What role sex plays in romantic love, and whether love necessarily implies sexual exclusivity? And, most important, how can we make love last? Originally published in 1980, this updated edition of The Psychology of Romantic Love explores the nature of romantic love on many levels-the philosophical, the historical, the sociological, and the physiological. Nathaniel Branden explains why so many people say that romantic love is just not possible in today's world and-drawing on his experience with thousands of couples-finds that such love is still a possibility for anyone who understands its essence and is willing to accept its challenges. Branden sees it as a pathway not only to extraordinary joy but also to profound self-discovery. His vision of love is thoroughly appropriate to our time and grounded in our humanness.

The author critiques the "victim mentality," advocating for self-responsibility as a means to enhance clarity of thought and promote longevity. By challenging conventional beliefs about self-esteem, the book encourages readers to take charge of their lives, ultimately leading to greater personal empowerment and well-being.

Of all the judgments you make in life, none is as important as the one you make about yourself. The difference between low self-esteem and high self-esteem is the difference between passivity and action, between failure and success. Now, one of America's foremost psychologists and a pioneer in self-esteem development offers a step-by-step guide to strengthening your sense of self-worth. Here are simple, straightforward and effective techniques that will dramatically improve the way you think and feel about yourself. You'll learn: How to break free of negative self-concepts and self-defeating behavior. How to dissolve internal barriers to success in work and love. How to overcome anxiety, depression, guilt and anger. How to conquer the fear of intimacy and success. How to find -- and keep -- the courage to love yourself. And much more.

The foundations of capitalism are being battered by a flood of altruism, which is the cause of the modern world's collapse. This is the view of Ayn Rand, a view so radically opposed to prevailing attitudes that it constitutes a major philosophic revolution. In this series of essays, she presents her stand on the persecution of big business, the causes of war, the default of conservatism, and the evils of altruism. Here is a challenging new look at modern society by one of the most provocative intellectuals on the American scene.   This edition includes two articles by Ayn Rand that did not appear in the hardcover edition: “The Wreckage of the Consensus,” which presents the Objectivists’ views on Vietnam and the draft; and “Requiem for Man,” an answer to the Papal encyclical Progresso Populorum.

Though most us come from dysfunctional families, this world-famous psychologist stresses that it is still possible to develop positive self-esteem.Self-esteem plays a powerful role in the key choices and decisions that shape our lives. But how can we tell whether the power of self-esteem is working for us?Read this concise book to discover: The more than 20 characteristics taht indicate postive self-regard The 12 obstacles to the growth of self-esteem The 6 self-empowerment principles How your positive self-esteem makes a powerful difference in our changing world If you wish to know what self-esteem depends on, how to nurture it in our children, support it in our schools, encourage it in organizations, strengthen it in psychotherapy or develop it in yourself, you need this book. Its clear message of hope is sure to be appreicated by everyone working on themselves or helping others.

Was wissen wir eigentlich von der Liebe? Gibt es das wirklich - ein lebenslanges Gefühl von Zärtlichkeit und Vertrauen? Die Realität sieht oft anders aus: Entfremdung, Streit und Seitensprünge belasten das einst glückliche Paar. Liebe, „bis dass der Tod euch scheidet“, wird von vielen nur noch mitleidig belächelt oder gar für unmöglich gehalten. Und dennoch: Dieses Buch ist ein leidenschaftliches Plädoyer für die romantische Liebe. Es zeigt, wie sich aus der Zuneigung zweier Menschen eine beständige, tiefe und zärtliche Beziehung entwickeln kann, die ein lebenslanges Abenteuer bleibt.

La conciencia es la mejor herramienta de que disponemos para adaptarnos con exito a la realidad. Cuanto mas conscientes seamos en una situacion determinada, mayores seran nuestras probabilidades de percepcion, nuestras opciones, el incremento de nuestro poder y quizas, incluso, nuestras expectativas vitales. Asi pues, vivir conscientemente significa buscar el conocimiento que subyace en todos nuestros objetivos, valores, acciones e intenciones: vivir coherentemente con lo que vemos y sabemos. Una costumbre que, si se practica con regularidad, puede conducirnos a plantearnos ciertas preguntas en los principales ambitos de nuestra vida: En el trabajo: que significa trabajar conscientemente? En el terreno amoroso: que significa amar conscientemente? En la educacion de los hijos: que significa educar conscientemente? En el desarrollo personal: que significa participar conscientemente en el proceso de nuestra evolucion personal? La practica de vivir conscientemente, en fin, nos invita a reflexionarsobre las creencias que atanen a nuestra cotidianeidad, a nuestra moral y a nuestra existencia en la era de la informacion: un manual indispensable para nuestra supervivencia basica.

Este libro demuestra que casi todos los problemas psicológicos, desde la ansiedad hasta la depresión, pueden atribuirse a una baja autoestima. Nathaniel Branden, uno de los precursores del estudio de la autoestima, nos muestra las razones por las que una alta autoestima es esencial para mantener buena salud psicológica y lograr que nuestras relaciones sean satisfactorias. Además, nos enseña cómo adquirir progresivamente una mayor conciencia de nosotros mismos y de nuestra efectividad personal. Los seis pilares de la autoestima nos señala la importancia de la autoestima en el puesto de trabajo, la paternidad, la educación, la psicoterapia y la sociedad en general. La conclusión es que, en el mundo caótico y competitivo en que vivimos, tanto la felicidad personal se basa en nuestra forma de comprender y fomentar la autoestima.

Self-esteem is the disposition to experience ourselves as being competent to cope with the basic challenges of life and as being worthy of happiness.In "A Woman's Self-Esteem," psychotherapist Nathaniel Branden shares personal stories and intimate accounts of how women struggling with issues of self-esteem have transformed themselves and created lives that are powerful, energized, and motivated. "A Woman's Self-Esteem is also a guide for helping women learn the positive impact they can make their own lives and how their actions will result in a stronger sense of cimpetence and self-worth. It is filled with effective strategies that can help solve common and frustrating problems ranging from convincing family members to help with the housework to short-circuiting a lover's sarcastic remarks. This book also offers practical tactics for resolving more complex issues such as how to overcome self-doubt or reveal our vulnerabilities to those closest to us. In A Woman's Self-Esteem, Branden debunks common myths and reminds us that self-esteem is not a gift given to us by others. Branden offers a revealing examination of the special issues that women grapple with, including romantic love, jealousy, fear of selfishness, expressing anger, defensiveness, and success anxiety.

El concepto más importante que podemos formarnos es el concepto sobre nosotros mismos. Nuestra autoestima constituye la clave de nuestro éxito o de nuestro fracaso. En palabras de Nathaniel «Díganme cómo juzga una persona su autoestima y les diré cómo actúa esa persona en el trabajo, en el amor, en el sexo, como padre, en cada aspecto importante de su existencia…, y hasta dónde puede ascender su vida. La reputación que nos forjamos ante nosotros mismo – nuestra autoestima- es el único factor de fundamental importancia para alcanzar la plenitud.» «La lectura de El respeto hacia uno mismo nos permitirá acceder a la necesaria confianza en nosotros mismos; liberarnos de la sensación de culpabilidad; dejar de temer la desaprobación del prójimo; fomentar la autoestima en los demás y, especialmente, en los niños; en suma, encontrar las claves para alcanzar un pleno respeto por la propia persona».

Cómo mejorar su autoestima, constituye una guía para lograr, paso a paso, fortalecer el sentimiento de la propia valía. Ofrece técnicas simples que podemos practicar hoy, esta semana, este mes, si queremos transformar de manera radical nuestro modo de pensar y sentir con respecto a nosotros mismos y, por lo tanto, nuestro modo de vivir. En una época de desafíos y presiones crecientes, es muy importante centrarse en sí mismo y afrontar la vida con confianza y optimismo. Si ésta es su meta, CÓMO MEJORAR SU AUTOESTIMA le enseñará a: - Liberarse de conceptos negativos sobre usted mismo y de sus conductas autodestructivas. - Reconocer qué no es la autoestima. - Liberarse de la culpa. - Vivir aceptándose. - Ser auténtico en sus relaciones. - Hacerse responsable de su propia felicidad y dejar de culpar a los otros y al mundo. - Derribar barreras internas para obtener éxito en el trabajo y en el amor. - Vivir activamente. - Fomentar la autoestima de los otros. - Hallar el coraje de amarse como persona y comprender que ése es su derecho.

Machen Sie SICH SELBST zur Priorität. Sie sind es wert. Kein Urteil ist wichtiger, als das über uns selbst. Für persönliches Glück und berufliche Karriere gilt ein einfaches Grundprinzip: Sich selbst zu fördern. Nathaniel Branden offenbart anhand der sechs Säulen des Selbstwertgefühls, wie sich das Leben einfach erfolgreicher gestalten lässt. Er zeigt, dass der Weg zum Erfolg ganz maßgeblich davon abhängt, wie wir zu uns selbst stehen. Was ist Selbstwertgefühl? Warum ist das Selbstwertgefühl wichtig? Was können wir tun, um unser Selbstwertgefühl zu erhöhen? Inwieweit haben andere Einfluß auf unser Selbstwertgefühl? Die Basis erfolgreicher und glücklicher Menschen ist vor allem die gute Beziehung zum eigenen Selbst. Entwickeln Sie ihr Selbstvertrauen mit der Hilfe des renommierten Psychologen. Mit vielen praktischen Übungen und Reflektionstechniken zur Stärkung des Selbstwertes und einer positiven Lebensgestaltung.

A collection of essays that sets forth the moral principles of Objectivism, Ayn Rand's controversial, groundbreaking philosophy. Since their initial publication, Rand's fictional works—Anthem, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shrugged—have had a major impact on the intellectual scene. The underlying theme of her famous novels is her philosophy, a new morality—the ethics of rational self-interest—that offers a robust challenge to altruist-collectivist thought. Known as Objectivism, her divisive philosophy holds human life—the life proper to a rational being—as the standard of moral values and regards altruism as incompatible with man's nature. In this series of essays, Rand asks why man needs morality in the first place, and arrives at an answer that redefines a new code of ethics based on the virtue of selfishness. More Than 1 Million Copies Sold!