Confidence

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Confidence

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right”, Henry Ford

People who are self-confident tend to be admired many times by others and can inspire others with confidence.  They can appear to be more of a risk taker because their confidence allows them to face many of their fears head-on, unlike those with less confidence.  They typically are full of positive energy regardless of what they are going through in life.  They simply see that the world is filled with options and opportunities and believe their glass is at least half full.  What a great way to go through life!  Having more confidence should be on everyone’s list of goals in their life plan. 

Think about this: if you don’t believe in yourself, why would you expect others to?  Self-confidence is a state of mind that comes from a belief in your own abilities, skills and experience.  It can be improved through training, talking with other people and personal development. 

Here are some things that will help you boost or increase your confidence levels.  Some of them might sound very superficial, but they work:

  • ¨ Groom yourself properly; showering, shaving or putting on makeup is somewhat of a basic thought, but when you do these things, to the extent of your own style, you feel good about you, and that helps your confidence.
  • ¨ Now that your body is clean, the clothing you put on is also important and can build your confidence.  Dressing for the occasion and to your own style makes you feel good about yourself, you feel more successful and others may see you that way, and again, will increase your confidence.
  • ¨ Think and act positively, it builds; don’t think or act negatively, it destroys.
  • ¨ Much confidence comes from knowing who you are, your values, your principles and the direction you want your life to go. When you study the material for an exam thoroughly, you are confident you will do well, right?  When you prepare a life plan, which helps you understand in which direction you want to head, that builds self-confidence as well.
  • ¨ Life is filled with many challenges that need to be overcome, don’t look at them as problems; instead focus on the solutions that bring the challenge under control by your terms.  That change in view can make all the difference.
  • ¨ Be generous to others.  Giving makes us feel good inside, and our gifts can help others in need.  Confident people give and help others.
  • ¨ Become an active person.  Exercise regularly, get out and go places, meet others, and engage in your life.  All of these activities build up your confidence and self-esteem.  This is your life; enjoy it, don’t hide from it.
  • ¨ Explain something you understand and know well to others.  Maybe you are knowledgeable on a specific sport, have a hobby where you have an above average level of experience with or you experienced something unique that you can share as somewhat of an expert. 
  • ¨ Work on developing yourself into the character you see as your future self in your own life story and make you a better you as part of your life long plan.  Add more knowledge, develop more skills and create new experiences in your life.  When you work harder on you, you will feel more prepared to take on and deal with anything that comes up with confidence.

Summary of Things That Build Confidence:

  • ¨ Positive thinking, looking for the good in things
  • ¨ Work on becoming a better you
  • ¨ Add exercise and activity to your life, be active
  • ¨ Meet new people
  • ¨ Give yourself credit for being you
  • ¨ Avoid negative people, places and thoughts
  • ¨ Learn from mistakes, (“all of us” make them)
  • ¨ Develop plans, take action and do things
  • ¨ Be prepared; creating a life plan will help with this while also building confidence
  • ¨ Learn a new skill or ability

You Can Learn More About Confidence by Reading These Books:

By Gary Kiecker

LifeLongU™

 

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