The workbook operates on the premise that self-esteem is not about "positive thinking" or inflating oneself, but about developing a of one's strengths and weaknesses. It shifts the focus from "worth based on doing" to "worth based on being".

The workbook is structured into actionable steps and exercises that allow for a "purposeful journey" toward better mental health. The Self-Esteem Workbook - New Harbinger Publications

The book teaches that you are inherently valuable, helping to dismantle comparison-based self-criticism.