by Alex Work
Article from your goal book
We all desire more self-confidence. We see it in the swagger of the pro athlete, in the confident stare of a successful entrepeneur, in the smiles of a happy couple.
When we are feeling confident and full of personal motivation we sense that we could take on the world, that we could achieve anything and be anyone that we desire. It's an intoxicatingly delerious feeling, and not only does it make us feel good, but it propels us to bigger and better things the more we have it.
When you are low on self-confidence you perform poorly, you feel like the world is getting the best of you, making you feel powerless and useless. You obsess about how others feel or think about you, keeping you bound in your bubble, unwilling and scared witless to try anything new.
It's a terrible feeling. So how do we build the self-confidence to get us past feeling this way?
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Having low self-confidence is a debilitating condition to be in, but the good news is that in this article below I am going to outline some quick fixes that you can use to improve your self-confidence, as well as talk about a powerful tool that can help you build life-long self-confidence anytime you want.
1. Presentation. How we present ourselves to the world is often a startlingly accurate reflection of how we are feeling about ourselves. Appearance is not everything, but being well groomed and well presented will always give you that little kick of feeling empowered and important; so take advantage of it and use it as much as you can.
2. Stand Up Straight and Be Heard. Don't bow your head when walking past people. "Keep your chin up" isn't just a handy adage to throw at people when someone is having a rough day. When you're sitting at the table, don't slouch over your plate. Sit up straight, clear your throat and let the world hear you loud and clear.
3. Write Out Three Awesome Things You Have Accomplished. Sometimes we need to simply remember that we are in fact awesome by noting our past achievements. When was the last time you truly impressed yourself? That you achieved something truly remarkable? Jot it down, and note how you felt afterwards.
4. Kill the Negative Chatter with Self-Talk. How many times have you told yourself today that you can't do something? That you don't deserve it? That you will never achieve your dreams? You might not even be aware of the negative influence you are having on yourself. Of the thousands of thoughts we have everyday, left unchecked many of them turn to doubt, slowly festering into a strong belief that we are not worthy, not deserving, and not allowed to achieve grand success. (Mastering Self-Talk is one the features of YourGoalBook. You learn four strategies for destroying the negativity brewing in your head. Click here to learn more about YourGoalBook, the Ultimate Goal Setting Weapon.)
5. Preperation is Everything. Unshakable self-confidence can be found when we take the time to prepare for the events in our lives. It gives us a feverish sense of power and control over our own detinies. Remember how you felt bullet-proof when you studied properly before a big exam in school? You waltzed into that classroom not full of anxiety, but with a belly full of determination and excitement, because you knew that you were going to own that test. Having an action plan or a goal plan can give you the preperation necessary to go after the things you want.
6. Master the Art of Winning Many Small Battles. Achieving great things doesn't happen overnight, and it doesn't occur in one fell swoop. We don't build great wealth in one great surge, nor to we lose twenty pounds without first setting foot into the gym. Take note of where you are now, where you want to be, and figure out what the very first step of your journey looks like. Then do it. Self-confidence is like compound interest; with each small goal achieved and invested, it grows and grows.
7. Ultimate Self-Confidence Comes in Achievement. A lack of self-confidence can always be found in the meek, the person who refuses to act out of a constant sensation of fear, who stays on the sidelines, preferring to wait for "someday" to act than to get in the game of life. When we act on the things we want, we build the self-confidence needed to propel us to the next level of accomplishment. Set some goals -- start modestly if you must -- and act now.
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