• cognitive behavioral therapy (free computerized CBT)
      • MyRay.com
    • REBT (rational emotive behavior therapy) — see its "effectiveness" section, it's been studied extensively, and shown to work pretty well

thoughts to avoid

  • "I'm a fraud"
      To some extent, self-confidence precedes success. While this has been phrased as "fake it until you make it", in reality, it's a recognition that one's attitude towards a situation can greatly influence 1) your thought process as you tackle individual challenges, and 2) the outcome of the overall situation.
  • "I need to succeed all the time."
      Nobody, not even the most successful people, can do this. Instead, they have to learn to deal with failures in a healthy way — by learning from them.