Maintaining good self-esteem is a lifelong process. Think of it as a mental muscle: you can get by on a day-to-day basis with little to no regular exercise, but when the time comes for you to run from a lion, you're likely to be lunch. The same goes for psychological resilience and good self-esteem."Counsellor and coach Cliff Matthews draws on his decades of experience, personal and professional, to help readers navigate the essential but often mysterious processes of building self-esteem in their personal lives and work place. Cliff shares anecdotes from the lives of ordinary people who overcame extraordinary odds, while providing a framework for surviving the modern world built on personal principles, values, relationships and a strong sense of self.Frank, candid and kind, This Way Forward: Building authentic Self Esteem maps a journey to self-sufficiency and wellbeing that anyone can follow.