How to Build Your Self-Confidence
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Accept yourself
Imagine what your life would be like if you could just be yourself, without thinking twice about other people’s perceptions of you. The first step is to accept yourself. Nobody is perfect, so why spend time worrying about the things you can’t do?
You’re probably familiar with the voice in your head saying you’re never good enough. Instead of listening to that voice; focus on your successes. Use them as an example to drive you forward.
Do something you enjoy
Decide what work brings you joy. This may seem obvious, but how much time do you spend thinking about the work you enjoy doing? It’s easy to get caught up in checking things off that to-do list or rushing off to yet another meeting. Take a few minutes this week, and make a list of all the work that jazzes you.
Don’t forget those non-work things that give you pleasure:
- time for family and friends
- look after your health
- pursue hobbies and interests
- stretch your mind
Find your peers
Building and maintaining self-confidence is not a solo effort. You need the support of like-minded people. It is easier when you are among people who are share the same interests mind-set as you. They will understand you and vice versa. This creates conditions for healthy conversations. You will feel more secure in your ideas when others want to hear and appreciate what you have to say.
Set Goals
Setting goals is not complicated. It can be challenging, but the process of goal setting can be of value to you in building excitement and commitment, which are important factors in achieving success.
The idea is to begin with a small single step that can then further developed into giant strides. Learn to do the work at hand rather than to overwhelm oneself by looking at the whole of a large task.
Break a big task into a list of small tasks. Check off each step you complete. A completed task, no matter how small, gives a sense of achievement that boosts self-confidence and gives more drive to try a bigger task.
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Good post. You make some great points that most people do not fully understand.
“Setting goals is not complicated. It can be challenging, but the process of goal setting can be of value to you in building excitement and commitment, which are important factors in achieving success.
The idea is to begin with a small single step that can then further developed into giant strides. Learn to do the work at hand rather than to overwhelm oneself by looking at the whole of a large task.”
I like how you explained that. Very helpful. Thanks.
Ian, I really like how great you site looks.
Self-confidence is an inner issue. I would add at least 4 to your list.
1. Listen inward - your higher self, inner wisdom is a wonderful resource and when listen to will teach you about how much you really have to offer.
2. Shrink the inner critic - this is old programming tha tmay even sound like a parent. Do your best to only talk ti yourself in supportive and encouraging ways.
3. Open your heart - Self-confidence is only possible if you love yourself. The only reason you may not is because you have closed your heart in some way.
4. Your are more than your thoughts - listen more to your feelings, your body instincts, your heart, your higher self all these will guide you to a better sense of self.
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