The confidence thing .... I never had issue with it till BD then it was a spiral effect and I was amazed how far I dropped off. One thing I learned in IC to regain this was along with GAL but more about getting out of your comfort zone, and doing this consistently. For me it was accepting invites (I usually would make an excuse and be busy) I also took a motorcycle riding course (Ended up buying a Harley and still ride to this day) I started seeing them as little battles ... striking up a conversation with a stranger just again ... something I was not comfortable with but after I walked away realizing it was not really that bad.
I too read NMMNG ... there is another one Hold onto your NUTS which paired well
I have been told to get out of my comfort zone as well. I have been doing little things that I wouldn't do in the past like going to the parent teacher conference for my S6 (my w would always do this and I would stay home with our S2). I have also tried to talk to people more. I am an introvert by nature and really don't like to talk to strangers but I have held a couple of conversations with strangers the last couple of weeks. These are little things but I feel they are big steps for me at this time.
I am going to have to look into the book you recommended. The title has me intrigued and I feel I got a lot out of NMMNG and I would like to continue the education.
Thanks
M39, W36 T12, M10 S6,S2 Discovered EA 8/8 that started 7/31