Develop Your Confidence

When Abraham Lincoln died, there were several items in his pocket—a handkerchief, a pocketknife, a Confederate coin, and a newspaper article that appeared to have been opened and closed many times as indicated by its worn state. It was from the London Herald and written by an acclaimed journalist. It said that “Abraham Lincoln is one of the finest leaders the world has even known”, listed his leadership characteristics and traits, and why he was the man to lead the US at its most difficult hour.

Why did Abraham Lincoln carry and read this article? It was a Confidence Booster, a way for him to step into his best self and supported him staying in that state even when the rest of the world didn’t believe it to be true. Can you imagine him pulling it out and reading it to shore up his belief in himself after a bashing from his critics?

Let’s create a Confidence Booster! We don’t have to wait until we need it. We get to choose how much confidence we develop. What can you do? Write an "I AM" statement. It can embody your goal or your dream for your business or life, include the value it will create for you and others if you choose. Fold it and put it in your pocket or somewhere so it will be accessible. Then several times a day, pull it out and read it. Even just touching it and thinking of the words will build confidence. You’ll be surprised at how much more confident this you will feel.

In review, think of your goal, write an I AM statement that creates a feeling you will have when you’ve accomplished it, and pull it out and read it several times a day or touch it and recall the feeling!?

Develop Your Confidence Today!