12 Mini-Shifts To Ditch Self-Doubt and Own Your Life
Self-Help
Date Published: December 9, 2025
STOP SHRINKING. START OWNING YOUR LIFE.
A no-nonsense, heart-driven guide to help you break free from self-doubt and
live boldly.
If you’ve ever held back because you didn’t feel smart enough,
ready enough, or worthy enough, this book is your turning point.
In Unshrink Yourself, bestselling author and leadership coach Thanh Nguyen
shares twelve small-but-mighty mindset shifts that help you silence your inner
critic, let go of perfectionism, and finally step into your power.
With raw honesty, heartfelt stories, and practical reflection exercises, Thanh
guides you through the exact steps she used to rebuild her
confidence—from a voiceless immigrant teenager to an engineering
executive, bestselling author, professor, and speaker who leads with courage
and heart.
Each mini-shift is a simple yet profound change in how you think, speak, and
show up every day. From accepting compliments and discovering your core values
to rewiring negative self-talk and celebrating small wins, these shifts
compound to transform how you see yourself and what you believe is possible.
If you’re tired of shrinking, second-guessing, and settling for less
than you deserve… it’s time to rise.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
• Break free from self-sabotaging thoughts and limiting beliefs
• Replace fear with faith and self-criticism with compassion
• Speak up, stand tall, and own your worth
• Build confidence through consistent, courageous action
• Lead your life with authenticity, balance, and joy
You don’t need to be perfect—just present, brave, and willing to
grow.
Because the world doesn’t need a smaller version of you.
It needs the real you—confident, courageous, and unapologetically alive.
It’s time to Unshrink Yourself.
Praise For Unshrink Yourself:
"If you've ever held yourself back, played small when you knew you had more to
give, or wondered whether your voice really matters, this book is for you. It
will remind you that the world doesn't need a smaller version of you; it needs
the fullest, boldest, most authentic expression of you." —Jack Canfield.
Co-creator, Chicken Soup for the Soul® series. New York Times Bestselling
Author, The Success Principles™: How to Get from Where You Are to Where
You Want to Be
"Unshrink Yourself helps readers grow into confident, values-driven leaders.
Thanh Nguyen is a shining example of the Maxwell Leadership mission in action
— to equip and empower others to lead with integrity, purpose, and
passion. She embodies what it means to add value to people." —Chris
Robinson. EVP of Maxwell Leadership Team. USA Today Bestselling Author, From
Drift to Drive: A High Achiever's Guide To Breaking The Chains Of Complacency
"Unshrink Yourself fits right alongside works by Brené Brown and Mel
Robbins... It reads like advice from a friend who's done the hard work and is
willing to share the messy parts. Through personal stories, studies, and
practical steps, Nguyen shows how confidence can grow from the inside out. The
book's heart sits in its honesty. Nguyen's strength is how she keeps things
simple. She skips the jargon and focuses on what actually works. Her voice
feels lived in, not performative. The book balances storytelling with action
steps that make readers pause and think, then actually do something about it."
—Sam Wright, Book-Buy.
About the Author
Thanh Nguyen is the co-founder of The Encourage Team and the bestselling
author of Calm in Chaos: Mindfulness and Meditation for Busy Professionals. A
certified leadership coach, keynote speaker, Professor in the Practice at Rice
University, and longtime mindfulness practitioner, she is dedicated to helping
individuals cultivate resilience, clarity, and courage through mindset
mastery.
Originally from Vietnam, Thanh overcame financial hardship, language barriers,
and personal adversity after immigrating to the United States as a teenager.
With two master’s degrees—in Electrical Engineering and Business
Administration—two U.S. patents, and more than twenty years of corporate
leadership experience, she now channels her expertise into empowering others
to live positively, lead courageously, and take inspired action toward their
goals.
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