IT'S obvious that confidence is an essential key for living a
successful, satisfied life. Without it you will never attempt what you
really want to accomplish or become. It's also at the very core of
success - a vital ingredient for any personal, professional or business
achievement.
What is confidence? The answer to this question can vary, but most people agree on the signs of a confident person - the ability to express oneself in front of other people, the willingness to try something new, and the ability take action in spite of what might appear to hold an overwhelming possibility of failure or defeat.
According to Webster's dictionary, confidence is "having no uncertainty about one's abilities". This sums it up well.
But have you ever wondered why some people seem totally confident, while others seem to lack this quality?
It's true that some people are naturally extroverted, bold and outgoing. Others seem to be more naturally introverted and cautious. But actually extroverts are not always self-confident, and introverts do not necessarily lack confidence.
Both extroverts and introverts can have unwavering certainty about their own abilities - the most basic sign of confidence.
Actually no one is born confident. Confidence is built through the feedback you receive as a youngster. If you received (and collected) a lifetime of negative thoughts about your abilities, such negative feedback could be affecting you today.
Why? Because our basic beliefs are formed as children. If you were taught NOT to believe in yourself and your abilities, that belief becomes your internal truth. Remember Webster's definition of confidence: "having no uncertainty about one's abilities". Uncertainty equals low self-confidence.
If you lack confidence, a good personal mission could discovering your own unique personal strengths. We all have them, and YOU are no exception. The truth is, none of us ever reaches our maximum capacity. At its best, life is an on-going process of learning and expansion.
Here are 8 confidence-building actions that can immediately have a positive impact on your confidence:
1. Gain some new skills
Building some new personal or career skills will always strengthen your confidence. What would you like to improve? If you would like to speak before others with more confidence, consider joining a Toast Master's group. The key is to take action and reach out to expand yourself.
2. Recognize your own successes
Nothing builds confidence like success, but too many of us fail to appreciate and recognize our own successes. You know how it feels when someone compliments you. Make it a point to personally recognize your own successes, no matter how small they may seem.
3. Believe in your potential
You may not today be the person you wish to be, but believing in your potential will you move in that direction. If you want to achieve something notable in your life, you absolutely must believe in your own potential. Just take it on faith at first.
4. Learn from your setbacks
Everyone experiences disappointments and setbacks, and it's just human to become discouraged at times. But you can also view setbacks as learning experiences. Meet your challenges head on and focus on your intended outcome - not on your obstacles or temporary setbacks.
5. Get some support
Turn to experts in the areas where you want to build more confidence. You can find expertise in books, ezines, articles, courses, videos, seminars, or even lectures. Hold yourself accountable to take the necessary actions to reach your goals.
6. Show confidence in others
Just as like attracts like, confidence also attracts confidence. The more confidence you show in others, the more confidence they will have in you. The more recognition you give others, the more confidence-building recognition you will receive.
7. Act as if
Acting "as if" is one of the most powerful life-changing tools known to mankind. Since your unconscious mind cannot tell the difference between what is "real" and what is "acted" - the more confident you act, the more convinced your powerful subconscious mind will become that you ARE confident. Practice seeing yourself living with courage and strong conviction.
8. Expect to be confident
Expectation has often been called "faith in action." Expect that you will act confident, and your mind will produce the actions you expect. Expect to be confident, and you will truly become confident.
What is confidence? The answer to this question can vary, but most people agree on the signs of a confident person - the ability to express oneself in front of other people, the willingness to try something new, and the ability take action in spite of what might appear to hold an overwhelming possibility of failure or defeat.
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| Confidence - essential for a happy life |
According to Webster's dictionary, confidence is "having no uncertainty about one's abilities". This sums it up well.
But have you ever wondered why some people seem totally confident, while others seem to lack this quality?
It's true that some people are naturally extroverted, bold and outgoing. Others seem to be more naturally introverted and cautious. But actually extroverts are not always self-confident, and introverts do not necessarily lack confidence.
Both extroverts and introverts can have unwavering certainty about their own abilities - the most basic sign of confidence.
Actually no one is born confident. Confidence is built through the feedback you receive as a youngster. If you received (and collected) a lifetime of negative thoughts about your abilities, such negative feedback could be affecting you today.
Why? Because our basic beliefs are formed as children. If you were taught NOT to believe in yourself and your abilities, that belief becomes your internal truth. Remember Webster's definition of confidence: "having no uncertainty about one's abilities". Uncertainty equals low self-confidence.
If you lack confidence, a good personal mission could discovering your own unique personal strengths. We all have them, and YOU are no exception. The truth is, none of us ever reaches our maximum capacity. At its best, life is an on-going process of learning and expansion.
Here are 8 confidence-building actions that can immediately have a positive impact on your confidence:
1. Gain some new skills
Building some new personal or career skills will always strengthen your confidence. What would you like to improve? If you would like to speak before others with more confidence, consider joining a Toast Master's group. The key is to take action and reach out to expand yourself.
2. Recognize your own successes
Nothing builds confidence like success, but too many of us fail to appreciate and recognize our own successes. You know how it feels when someone compliments you. Make it a point to personally recognize your own successes, no matter how small they may seem.
3. Believe in your potential
You may not today be the person you wish to be, but believing in your potential will you move in that direction. If you want to achieve something notable in your life, you absolutely must believe in your own potential. Just take it on faith at first.
4. Learn from your setbacks
Everyone experiences disappointments and setbacks, and it's just human to become discouraged at times. But you can also view setbacks as learning experiences. Meet your challenges head on and focus on your intended outcome - not on your obstacles or temporary setbacks.
5. Get some support
Turn to experts in the areas where you want to build more confidence. You can find expertise in books, ezines, articles, courses, videos, seminars, or even lectures. Hold yourself accountable to take the necessary actions to reach your goals.
6. Show confidence in others
Just as like attracts like, confidence also attracts confidence. The more confidence you show in others, the more confidence they will have in you. The more recognition you give others, the more confidence-building recognition you will receive.
7. Act as if
Acting "as if" is one of the most powerful life-changing tools known to mankind. Since your unconscious mind cannot tell the difference between what is "real" and what is "acted" - the more confident you act, the more convinced your powerful subconscious mind will become that you ARE confident. Practice seeing yourself living with courage and strong conviction.
8. Expect to be confident
Expectation has often been called "faith in action." Expect that you will act confident, and your mind will produce the actions you expect. Expect to be confident, and you will truly become confident.
The author of this article at BuildMindPower has written several books that can get you started.
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