Developing Confidence

You gain strength, courage, and confidence from every experience where you stop to look fear in the face. You can say to yourself, 'I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.' — Eleanor Roosevelt

Fear is inevitable; you have to accept that you cannot allow it to paralyze you. As you set out on your quest to accomplish your dreams and goals, you will fail. But, you will learn and grow, your courage and competence levels will rise, and you'll become infinitely wiser and more confident.

Use this list to create the confidence you already have but has not yet been exposed.

Think positive. Focus on what you have to gain. Use your positive self-talk to give yourself reassurance and encouragement. Identify areas where you want to make changes, and be willing to laugh at yourself.

Get organized.?Clean up your surroundings; it will make you feel more relaxed. Clear off your desk each evening and cut down on clutter at home. Rid your mind and life of the chaos of things you don't need.

Come prepared.?Doing your homework creates more trust in your abilities. Research a company before going on a job interview or meet with a mentor before presenting before your company. Take steps to be informed and prepared; it's incredible how much more confident it makes you feel.

Stay fit.?Caring for your health and wellbeing is a great way to value yourself. Eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and get adequate sleep and rest. One of the most confidence-building things you can do for yourself is to develop the self-control needed to exercise, eat right and lose a few pounds.

List your accomplishments.?Boost your morale by reviewing your accomplishments often. I keep mine in my journal so I can review them often. Past victories prove that YOU can and will succeed at future tasks.

Stretch your skills. You'll have more confidence in your abilities when you consistently increase your competence. Take business courses online, read and listen to videos, study a foreign language, find a coach; make it a habit to learn and grow constantly.

"Perfection is ugly. Somewhere in the things humans make, I want to see scars, failure, disorder, distortion."― Yohji Yamamoto

Finding your confidence is a journey worth taking. As you progress through the above steps, your interest and belief in your own life will grow exponentially.

You’ll realize you can do anything you put your mind to.

Visualize being confident, and discover your motivation because it will urge you in the direction of whatever you want in life. Force yourself to push through areas of fear. Expect success because you will when you start to believe you can do it.

You truly can develop the confidence you need to accomplish anything you want in life. Start your journey to confidence now. Your future is waiting!

Enjoy this video on "Where does confidence come from."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA0pnmaL92I&authuser=0

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