I have three questions I would like to ask those who do and will read this
1. Do you ever find yourself steaming over what you “should” have said in a conversation, but didn’t because you kept quiet?
2. Do you wish you could apply for a new position, but because you lack all of tha qualifications, you don’t bother?....
3. Do you ever hold yourself back before others have a chance to reject you?
Okay. Confidence is what turns our thoughts into action an invisible force that opens doors for tha most successful people and closes them to those who often are more gifted, but less bold. Just think about it: In what area of your lyfe would a boost of confidence propel you forward? I invite you to try these exercises to strengthen your confidence it help me during my journey and in my accomplishments
1. For those who work trying sharing an idea at work that is “Above your pay grade.”
Research about confidence shows that those who speak up, suggest ideas and contribute are more likely to get ahead at work that also depends sometime on tha color of your skin in certain jobs….…. It isn’t about whether all of tha ideas are good, but about tha fact that if you are confident enough to believe that your ideas could have a confidence impact, you’ll speak up. That means eventually one of your ideas will stick. Decision makers are more likely to come to you to discuss solutions to problems. You become a go to person because you communicate. Don’t focus on being perfect. Focus on making a positive contribution….
2. Hearing criticism and let it roll off your back.
It may sound counter intuitive because most people think of criticism as a confidence killer… Wrong If I had 5 dollar for every time I heard Naw, Nope, Sorry, Boy please… I would be way better off that I am now But if you refuse to internalize criticism and instead look for tha grain of truth in it to make you better, you remove tha power of criticism to create insecurities. Be honest with yourself. Is there any truth to tha criticism? If so, what are you willing to do to improve? If there is no truth to it, don’t adopt someone else’s evaluation of you to become your own.
3. Take a step you know you can achieve.
One of tha fastest ways to build confidence is to experience a success. Do something you feel sure you can achieve. It is a small step toward increasing what psychologists call “self-efficacy,” your belief that you can do what you set out to do. As you achieve small steps, increase tha challenge for tha next step. Little by little, you build confidence.
4. Challenge to you :
Be intentional about building confidence. It is essential to building success at tha next level.
