Self-confidence is a critical success factor for an individual’s career or entrepreneurial journey. You may be suffering from low self-esteem unbeknownst to you. Whatever the case, this article will give you tips on how to regain your confidence and boost your chances of achieving financial independence.
What is Self Confidence?
“Self-esteem or confidence is an individual’s subjective evaluation of their worth. Self-esteem encompasses beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states, such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame “(Wikipedia).
Do These To Get Back Your Confidence.
Having read the stories of amazing individuals scornfully affected in A Currency Called Confidence, being dragged down the path of poor performance as a result of low confidence is inevitable, and can be reversed.
1. Knowing Who You Are is a good place to start for better self-love.
Always remember that you deserve to be here. You are special in the eyes of God. On numerous occasions, we lack confidence because we lack the understanding of just how special we are. If you think about the dynamics involved in the formation of a baby, you will realize that of all the eggs that could have formed a baby, yours won. Get up and go conquer the world! For more insights, please read Your Mind & Imagination = Abundance Or Lack!
2. Mind your friends; the right friends can boost your confidence levels.
Surrounding yourself with like-minded and positive people is a plus. Firstly, you must be mindful of who your friends are. As you will discover in the article about the different types of friends, you’ll realise that friends are not only physical people. Most importantly, the kind of books you read, the material you listen to, and the YouTube videos you watch can either raise your confidence levels or tear them down. Secondly, guarding oneself against content that would make one question their self-worth would be smart. In conclusion, focus on the good and stay away from the bad and the ugly.
3. Finding a confidant(e) is a positive step toward increased self-assurance.
Who is a confidant? This is someone you feel comfortable telling secrets or private things to—a person you confide in (Oxford Dictionary). Firstly, pinpointing that family or church member, friend, or anyone you can confide in will be beneficial for you. They could be anyone who truly loves and cares about your well-being. People fear opening up because they are wary of their secrets being made public. Most importantly, the benefits of trusting someone with your vulnerable self without any risk of being betrayed outweigh the risks of low self-esteem. In the case of Tyrone Minks, he found a therapist with whom he could be vulnerable yet safe. You can read more about Mink’s experience in the article “A Currency Called Confidence.
4. Performing a SWOT analysis will lift your confidence levels.
Performing a SWOT Analysis on oneself would enhance the chances of leveraging on strengths and opportunities whilst overriding weaknesses and threats. Firstly, your strengths could be your talents, educational achievement, professional achievement, family legacy, or even your physical beauty. Secondly, your opportunities could be some current trends in your industry and how you can take advantage of them. Could it also be the mistakes you see other people making that could be corrected, the new technology that could help you advance, or what you could do to expand your strategic network? Thirdly, your weaknesses could be the areas of your life you lack confidence in, the training that you need but haven’t received, or the aspects of your personality that are holding you back. Lastly, your threats could be your environment, the friends you keep, and the people you listen to.
5.Counting your blessings is an amazing self-esteem elevation strategy.
List your blessings and focus on what you have, not what you don’t. Generally, humans tend to focus on the things they’re unhappy about rather than on the things they have deservedly. Therefore, to regain your confidence levels, you must write down positive affirmations in the first person singular, and read them every day for a minimum of 21 days. This exercise will train your brain to be more grateful for what you have and to be happier.
6. Setting Goals will raise your self-love.
Firstly, setting goals for yourself and being intentional about achieving them is super essential. Goals are the objects of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result. Setting The Right Priorities Will Change Your Life! The Bible warned us that without a vision, we would perish (Proverbs 29:18). Secondly, it is worth noting that if you don’t get things right in your life, it is unlikely that you will reach your full potential. Securing wins and achieving your goals enhances your self-confidence and trust in your capabilities.
7. Facing adversity positively will foster self esteem.
Acting timidly when faced with adversity is not good for our self-worth. Therefore, when we’re faced with difficulties and things don’t go our way, it is okay to throw tantrums or cry rivers. However, one must retain courage and dedication to push through any obstacles ahead. Moreover, one can gain courage through God’s word, by seeking counselling, and much more. In conclusion, until you make the first move towards solving the problems that you face, your self-confidence will not be revamped.
8. Meditation is a proven self confidence boaster.
Feeling overwhelmed can negatively affect self-worth. Therefore, resolving to meditate and self-awareness activities like yoga can be very rewarding. Meditation is a practise where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state (Wikipedia). In conclusion, regular meditation will give you back your peace, joy, and self-confidence.
9. Professional help could be the one thing you need to regain your lost confidence.
Most people suffering from low self-esteem issues are seldom able to overcome them on their own. Therefore, seeking professional help from a coach or a therapist would be brilliant. One can get transformational coaching, which is focused on empowering one’s self-actualization. Lastly, one may also seek to mentor by developing a relationship with a mentor for the goal of professional and personal development.
Conclusion.
Self-confidence is an attribute that should be attractive to everyone hungry for success. According to Jim Rohn, “Success is not something that should be pursued because success is looking for a good place to stay”. Jim believes that if we work on ourselves, success will come to us. An actionable tip that has worked for me, is putting favourite quotes on the walls of my home, where I read them every day, reminding me of my worth and my potential.
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