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Wire Your Brain for Confidence: The Science of Conquering Self-Doubt
Do you ever wonder why you are confident in some areas of your life, yet in other areas you have so much fear and self-doubt?
The good news is scientists have discovered the formula for how you can wire your brain for a more action-oriented kind of confidence that boosts your courage to act, even when you’re feeling afraid. In this approachable and game-changing guide, positive psychology expert Louisa Jewell shows that adopting a resilient mindset will enable you to show up as your best self at home and in the workplace. Jewell has deep knowledge of the science of the good life, honed through years of study and practice, and here she presents only the most effective and proven techniques for increasing your grit and confidence. Through stories, reflection questions, and exercises, she will guide you from fear to courage, and give you the ability to accomplish the goals that seemed impossible. Wire Your Brain for Confidence will put you on the fast track to flourishing in every area of your life.
Louisa Jewell is the founder and president of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association. The CPPA brings together leading-edge researchers and practitioners from around the world to study and understand where human potential, success, and happiness intersect. Louisa has spoken to thousands of people around the world about how to increase happiness, resilience, and meaning so they can show up as their best selves and do their best work. She holds a master’s in applied positive psychology, teaches positive psychology at the University of Toronto and the University of Texas at Dallas, and regularly delivers webinars and workshops to clients in all sectors.
"Timely and well-written, Wire Your Brain for Confidence translates complex research into understandable, practical, and vital tools not just for surviving the modern world, but remaking it. Amidst all the competition, demands upon our time, and societal pressure, Louisa Jewell provides a clear path forward for girls and women everywhere striving to define success and worth for themselves." —Shawn Achor, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Advantage
“On our path towards a happier life, there may be no more important journey than the one from self-doubt to self-confidence. In Wire Your Brain for Confidence, Louisa Jewell provides an easy-to-use yet well-researched map that you can use for this important journey.” —Tal Ben-Shahar, New York Times bestselling author of Happier and Choose the Life You Want
“Wire Your Brain for Confidence offers a practical step-by-step guide to achieving goals for anyone who has struggled with self-doubt. Louisa Jewell demystifies the science behind action-oriented confidence and makes it accessible to all. This book will empower you to go for your dreams and live your happiest life.” —Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason and Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul
“Wire Your Brain for Confidence is a remarkable book for anyone who aspires to have more confidence, success, and overall well-being! Louisa Jewell has written a brilliant book that is steeped in research and filled with novel ideas and memorable stories. I learned things from this book that I will use for years to come.” —Tom Rath, #1 New York Times bestselling author of How Full Is Your Bucket?, StrengthsFinder 2.0, Eat Move Sleep, and Are You Fully Charged?
The good news is scientists have discovered the formula for how you can wire your brain for a more action-oriented kind of confidence that boosts your courage to act, even when you’re feeling afraid. In this approachable and game-changing guide, positive psychology expert Louisa Jewell shows that adopting a resilient mindset will enable you to show up as your best self at home and in the workplace. Jewell has deep knowledge of the science of the good life, honed through years of study and practice, and here she presents only the most effective and proven techniques for increasing your grit and confidence. Through stories, reflection questions, and exercises, she will guide you from fear to courage, and give you the ability to accomplish the goals that seemed impossible. Wire Your Brain for Confidence will put you on the fast track to flourishing in every area of your life.
Louisa Jewell is the founder and president of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association. The CPPA brings together leading-edge researchers and practitioners from around the world to study and understand where human potential, success, and happiness intersect. Louisa has spoken to thousands of people around the world about how to increase happiness, resilience, and meaning so they can show up as their best selves and do their best work. She holds a master’s in applied positive psychology, teaches positive psychology at the University of Toronto and the University of Texas at Dallas, and regularly delivers webinars and workshops to clients in all sectors.
"Timely and well-written, Wire Your Brain for Confidence translates complex research into understandable, practical, and vital tools not just for surviving the modern world, but remaking it. Amidst all the competition, demands upon our time, and societal pressure, Louisa Jewell provides a clear path forward for girls and women everywhere striving to define success and worth for themselves." —Shawn Achor, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Advantage
“On our path towards a happier life, there may be no more important journey than the one from self-doubt to self-confidence. In Wire Your Brain for Confidence, Louisa Jewell provides an easy-to-use yet well-researched map that you can use for this important journey.” —Tal Ben-Shahar, New York Times bestselling author of Happier and Choose the Life You Want
“Wire Your Brain for Confidence offers a practical step-by-step guide to achieving goals for anyone who has struggled with self-doubt. Louisa Jewell demystifies the science behind action-oriented confidence and makes it accessible to all. This book will empower you to go for your dreams and live your happiest life.” —Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason and Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul
“Wire Your Brain for Confidence is a remarkable book for anyone who aspires to have more confidence, success, and overall well-being! Louisa Jewell has written a brilliant book that is steeped in research and filled with novel ideas and memorable stories. I learned things from this book that I will use for years to come.” —Tom Rath, #1 New York Times bestselling author of How Full Is Your Bucket?, StrengthsFinder 2.0, Eat Move Sleep, and Are You Fully Charged?
258 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 21, 2017
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February 8, 2018
This book literally changed my thought process but helping me identify negative self-talk, something I wasn’t aware of when trying to conquer a goal or considering a new challenge. Very accessible. Highly recommend it.
November 4, 2025
Wire Your Brain for Confidence is both empowering and transformative a masterclass in blending science and soul. Louisa Jewell doesn’t just tell readers to “be confident”; she shows them how to cultivate it from the inside out. With warmth, research-backed insight, and practical exercises, she translates complex psychology into an accessible roadmap for courage. It’s not just a book about confidence it’s a guide to living with purpose, resilience, and self-trust in a world that constantly tests both.
October 16, 2023
An easy read for anyone who might need a little extra push to do something hard or understand why they haven’t done it yet. Nice mix between scientific research sprinkled with the author’s personal stories (didn’t realize she worked at IBM like me when I bought the book!). The exercises and summaries at the end of each section is a nice organizational trick to maximize refindability later on.
October 8, 2018
Compilation of much information. Anecdote-filled chapters conclude with self-reflective exercises.
My theme this month: be deliberate. (In response, in reflection, in general.)
Some exercises remind me of yearcompass.com.
My theme this month: be deliberate. (In response, in reflection, in general.)
Some exercises remind me of yearcompass.com.
August 21, 2020
Some good ideas, very approachable - would be a great book to reconnect with positive thoughts next time I'm spiralling in low energy, given that it's easy to read and has some solid, evidence-based points.
October 2, 2020
I really enjoyed this book. The book includes research based ideas, the lived experience of the author, practical advice and activities.
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