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Unshrink Yourself

12 Mini-Shifts To Ditch Self-Doubt and Own Your Life

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Pub Date Dec 09 2025 | Archive Date Nov 17 2025


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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.


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...


Advance Praise

"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.


"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...


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💥 Mini Shifts, Major Glow-Up! 💥
If self-doubt’s been squatting in your brain rent-free, Unshrink Yourself is the sassy, soul-lifting eviction notice you didn’t know you needed! 💃✨

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Small shifts, big confidence.
Thanh Nguyen’s Unshrink Yourself is an honest, practical, and encouraging guide to building confidence one decision at a time. Through heartfelt stories and easy-to-follow “mini-shifts,” she shows how real change doesn’t come from grand gestures but from everyday moments—learning to say thank you, rediscovering core values, and choosing courage over comfort. I loved how doable it all felt; each page left me thinking, I can actually try this today. It’s an empowering read that reminds you confidence isn’t something you fake—it’s something you build.

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Ever wish you could hit “delete” on self-doubt and upload confidence instead?
Okay, listen—this book isn’t fluffy pep talk, it’s a power-tool kit in paperback! Thanh Nguyen keeps it real with bite-sized mindset shifts that made me sit up straighter, smile bigger, and finally stop apologizing for existing. It’s like your boldest friend cheering you on, coffee in one hand, megaphone in the other. Read it if you’re done playing small and ready to glow up from the inside out. 💫💃

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This was an informative mix of personal stories and guidance on becoming who you were meant to be. As someone who has a lot of fear and doubt, this was helpful to read. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

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