The Wave Project believes the course "will help clients to improve their self-confidence, help make new friends and develop social skills, improve physical health and provide a sense of achievement".

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Each is then assigned a high-ranking mentor to help develop the skills found wanting in her self-assessment.

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That will help you build your self-esteem and focus on your skills and values.

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First, you would be doing yourself a favor by performing a self-assessment on what skills or information you have that can help to build your credibility.

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While members say they've lost weight, quit smoking and have more energy, Mahlum believes they're also learning important life skills such as discipline and goal-setting that can help them get on the road to self-sufficiency.

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