Confidence: A Neuroscience-backed Phenomenon

Hey everyone,

Want to unlock the secret weapon of your brain for supercharged confidence? Confidence is not just a state of mind—there’s actual neuroscience behind it, rooted in the brain's amygdala.

I'm making a bold claim here, more specifically, that "be brave" and "build your confidence" are two seperate things. The act of being brave is a result of building confidence.

Confidence is thus defined as: the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust:

It's a neuroscience-backed phenomenon, born in the brain's smallest structure - the amygdala.

This tiny powerhouse processes our emotions, most notably fear.

But here's the exciting part: we can train it. Through mindfulness and positive self-talk, we can rewire our brains to react more confidently in stressful situations.

But that’s just scratching the surface. Attacking challenges head-on. When we tackle tough tasks, our brain releases neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. These chemicals boost our mood and build our self-assurance, like a mental workout that strengthens our resilience with every victory.

Start small.

Embrace new tasks, celebrate your wins, and remember, every step forward is progress towards a more confident you.

As someone who deals with this daily, I share my insights in the journal I wrote, designed, and published for all of you, The 7-Minute Daily Confidence Journal.

If you'd like to let go of your fear-based mindset, please consider my journal available on Amazon.

This journal is designed to build your confidence step-by-step, grounded in neuroplasticity and emotional resilience through a commitment to daily reflective journal writing.

PSA: Don't miss our upcoming episode of The Unlocked Podcast this Monday at 4 PM Eastern, where we'll delve deeper into these topics. Like, share, and subscribe to The Unlocked Podcast on Youtube, LinkedIn, and TikTok to stay updated and empowered.

For those navigating professional life with or without Neurospicyness, recognizing and leveraging your knowledge of the many neurodivergent strengths is key.

Speaking of confidence, my dear friend Josi, new to LinkedIn, radiates confidence almost effortlessly. Please go shoot her a connection request, let's super-charge her LinkedIn Growth Journey Josilene Viana-Callaghan. Work is being done to her profile now, so don't fright - updates coming.

Let's continue this journey together—unlocking your potential and embracing your unique strengths.

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See you Monday at 4:00 PM, right?

Stay confident,

Cristina Moceri