How to Bolster Self Confidence

By Lesley A Knowles

SUCCESS articles often describe ‘confidence’ as a vital ingredient of success, serenity and happiness. People with conviction will find it easier to accomplish personal objectives.

However, it takes time and a great deal of effort to develop self-esteem, especially in a challenging environment.  

Build your confidence - and make 2016 YOUR year

Go through the following pointers and see how you can apply these in your daily life:

* Make friends but see to it that you have good company. Socialize with colleagues but keep it to a certain point where you respect each other and avoid over-familiarity.

Friendship boosts the confidence of everyone. Likewise, avoid a negative atmosphere. Do not be involved in a situation where you have to fight it out with peers just to stay on top.

This kind of environment is full of people who do not appreciate what others do. It erodes your self-confidence.

* Socialize with other people since it hones your social dexterity.

Yet, refrain from people who may cause negative vibrations for you, because this will only disrupt your efforts for self-improvement.

Shun rumor-mongers, naggers, backstabbers and people who complain too much.

* Be aware of the evolving environment. Remember that change will test your patterns in life. It affects your adaptability and thoughts.

Change is evident and constant. It is quite complicated and leads to undue pressures. Nonetheless, change will eventually make you better and stronger.

* Do not be influenced by all the negative happenings around you. The world is full of pessimism. It is up to you to cast away all this disapproval and put the positive notions on top.

You must learn to cope with all kinds of challenges to beef up your self-confidence.

* It is essential for you to know different skills. Maintain your interest in various aspects of your daily life.

Keep track of developments around you and try to know something about everything. You have to be well-informed of political, social, economic, environmental and lifestyle issues.

Becoming optimistic is your choice. This also holds true for building confidence. It is not a policy, gift or something that is born instantly.

You have to choose and develop confidence. The rule is to make things happen.

Figure out the areas where you need to improve and work on those promptly. You are in control of your goals and values if you manage to develop self-worth.

When you achieve confidence, life will be more pleasant and the road to success will turn out less grueling.

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Kid President’s 25 Reasons To Be Thankful!

Posted by John Lee of YourBestYouEver.net and courtesy of Soulpancake

EVERYONE can benefit from 'counting their blessings' from time to time, especially when life brings challenge and struggle - as it does for all of us.

But it can be hard to truly feel thankful, despite what all the self-help and personal development gurus tell us about the power of gratitude.

Let 'Kid President' show you the way

And it doesn’t have to be anything monumental that troubles you.

Just the general ups and downs of everyday life can be enough, which is why I decided to share the video you can access below, featuring Kid President.

Something of a YouTube phenomenon since one of his earliest offerings - courtesy of the Soulpancake team and entitled, ‘A Pep Talk from Kid President to You’ - he’s always great fun.

In this video, he gives you his 25 (well 26 as it turns out) ‘Awesome Things To Be Thankful For’, which are refreshingly down-to-earth.

No hi-tech gadgets here or pie-in-the-sky ideas. Just the kind of simple and fanciful stuff that makes kids such brilliant observers of what really matters in life.

It’s only a few minutes long and is sure to make you smile. So forget what you’re doing, turn up your sound and click on the link below. I hope you enjoy it!

https://youtu.be/yA5Qpt1JRE4

How To Get Motivated? 8 Ideas that Really Work

By Theresa Ho & pickthebrain.com

LET’S face it.

You are starring at your blank screen. But words are not effortlessly flowing out of your mind onto your screen.

You know that creating content, guest blogging are critical to your business success. 

Get yourself motivated! (pic by freedigitalphotos.net) 

But often you don’t see any results or tangible momentum in your business until a few days, weeks or months later.

When I’m in this slump and feeling unmotivated, here’s what I do:

1. Remind yourself of your ‘Why’!

When you feel like quitting, think about why you started it in the first place. Why is it important to you?

Start with your ‘Why’. As Simon Sinek shares on his TED Talk, get clear on what inspires you to do what you do? People dig the ‘Why’, not the ‘What’.

For me, I remember the time when I lost passion for life and couldn’t get out of bed. It was the worst feeling in the world.

Luckily, my parents saw how unhappy I was and finally really acknowledged it. They told me to do what makes me happy and to get help.

What I realized, though, along my self-discovery journey is that you don’t need anyone’s permission. You need to give yourself the permission.

And nothing is more satisfying than knowing you are in control of getting yourself back in the flow and creating the life you want to experience.

Since then, I am on a mission to help those whose lights have been dimmed to know that they are able to find beauty and purpose again in living out their life on their own terms and not somebody else’s.

This always gets my ass moving, because it reminds me of my purpose and why it is important to me.

2. Do it for your tribe and fans

You have started your journey to do what you love. Along the way, people start to follow and engage with you. You can’t quit now! This is only the beginning!

When I think about my fans and the people who I have been able to touch or make a difference in whatever way, it makes me so happy!

It’s the best feeling in the world.

3. Find inspiration

Besides my fans, I also seek out others who are on the same journey as I am. I feed off their energy and the amazing things they are doing.

I follow the gurus in my field. I watch TED talks. I surf Pick the Brain.com and check out the motivational stories on this site.

This gets my juices flowing, as your determination, resiliency and enthusiasm keeps me going and motivates me to push myself even more.

4. Stick to 'The One'

Whenever I feel unmotivated it’s because I have too much distraction that’s going on, I lack clarity, or I am putting too much pressure on myself to deliver.

You have to get focused again. Choose one goal that is pertinent to your success. Break it down. Start small. Make it easy for you to accomplish it.

So if your goal is to write more and to get an extra five posts out this month. Instead of thinking you have to write every day for three hours.

Just do an hour a day or half an hour day. And do it at the same time, every day at your most productive peak period where your mind is clear if you can.

Once you’ve done it consistently for a week. Increase the time that you feel is right for you.

Each time you complete your task mark your calendar with an X. The key is ‘Don’t break the chain’!

And while you are at it, why not celebrate accomplishing the mini-task and daily habits you’ve set out for yourself along the way?

5. Put on your favorite music playlist

Music does wonders. So create a playlist that gets you motivated and pumped up.

Or if you are lazy use 8tracks or Songza and search for motivational music and ‘Boom’, you are on your way.

6. Share your Goal with People

As human’s we don’t like to lose face when we’ve committed to doing something. So share it with some people who you know have your best interest at heart.

From these people you’ll get support as they will be encouraging you and holding you accountable in a loving way, every step of the way.

7. Shine among the Doubters

This is a bit childish but this fuels me, especially when it is my parents who think I’m insane for quitting my cushy corporate job.

I know I don’t have anything to prove to them or anyone for that matter.

But this fires up my determination to succeed and create a living, doing what I love.

In the end you have got to believe in yourself. And the bonus is shining among those who never believed you could.

8. Mind Your Own Business

This is contradictory to some of the above points. But it is important.

Once you have re-set yourself, where you have found your motivational ‘Mojo’ via any of the above points, it’s time to remove all distractions.

You know what they are. Turn off your phone. Let go of caring about what others think or are doing. It is time to get into your zone and mind your own business.

Tap into your awesomeness. Create and take the inspired action that makes you feel you are living out your purpose.

Theresa Ho is a life coach, a blogger and the founder of Rejuvenate Your Essence.

She believes life is too short to live your life based on others’ expectations and is dedicated in helping people find their essence so that they can live their best lives.

If you like this article check out her Live Mindfully- Find Inspiration in your Job Series, and other inspirational tips by on Facebook.

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