Build your Self-Confidence!
Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every
aspect of our lives, yet so many people struggle to find it. Sadly, this can be a vicious circle: People who
lack self-confidence can find it difficult to become successful.
After all, most people are reluctant to back a project that's being pitched by
someone who was nervous, fumbling and overly apologetic.
On the other hand, you might be persuaded by someone who spoke clearly, who held
his or her head high, who answered questions assuredly, and who readily admitted when he/she did not know
something.
Self-confident people inspire
confidence in others: Their audience, their peers, their bosses, their customers, and their friends. Gaining the
confidence of others is one of the key ways in which a self-confident person finds
success.
The good news is that self-confidence really can be learned and built on. And,
whether you’re working on your own self-confidence or building the confidence of people around you, it’s well-worth
the effort! All other things being equal, self-confidence is often the single ingredient that distinguishes a
successful person from someone less successful.
So how confident do you seem to
others?
Your level of self-confidence can show in many ways: Your behavior, your body
language, how you speak, what you say, and so on. Look at the following comparisons of common confident behavior
with behavior associated with low self-confidence. Which thoughts or actions do you recognize in yourself and
people around you?
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Self-Confident
Low Self-Confidence
Doing what you believe to be right, even if others mock or
criticize you for it.
Governing your behavior based on what other people think.
Being willing to take risks and go the extra mile to achieve better things.
Staying in your comfort zone, fearing failure and so avoid taking
risks.
Admitting your mistakes and vowing to learn from them.
Working hard to cover up mistakes and praying that you can fix the problem
before anyone is the wiser.
Waiting for others to congratulate you on your accomplishments.
Extolling your own virtues as often as possible to as many people as
possible.
Accepting compliments graciously. “Thanks, I really worked hard on that prospectus.
I’m pleased you recognize my efforts.”
Dismissing compliments offhandedly. “Oh that prospectus was nothing
really, anyone could have done it.”
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As you can see from these examples, low self-confidence can be self-destructive,
and it often manifests itself as negativity. Self-confident people are generally more positive – they believe in
themselves and their abilities, and they also believe in the wonders of living life to the
full.
We
at InnerSite can
help you reconnect, bring forth and
help you achieve all your inner desires for a healthier
life.
Contact us at 818-551-1501 to schedule an
appointment!
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