Building confidence |
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Confidence is trust in our ability to carry out a task or action. it’s something we build Like a muscle, growing stronger the more we work on it.
Here we explore 6 tips for building confidence. if you’ve been through tough times or experienced self-doubt confidence can dip. The good news is, it can be rebuilt stronger than ever step by step. Confidence is not about being perfect its trusting you’ll figure things out even if things get tricky. Six Tips for Building Confidence 1. Use practice, preparation and research - the more we use these the stronger confidence gets. when we feel practiced, prepared or carry out research small or big, we feel more confident. 2. Start Small - Confidence doesn’t come from huge leaps It comes from tiny wins. Make a list of small goals you can realistically do such as speaking up in a meeting, or making a phone call you’ve been avoiding. practice, prepare or reseach before hand so you feel more equipped. 3. Speak Kindly to Yourself - I can do this, use postive affirmations to prepare for tasks. Many of us have a running inner critic we second-guess, we compare ourselves. Try noticing that voice and gently Replace “I’m not good enough” with “I’m doing the best I can right now” Over time kinder words start to stick. 4. Get Comfortable - Being Confident doesn’t mean you never feel fear It means fear doesn’t stop you. next time you're nervous take one small action anyway Say hello first, Share an idea. It may not be perfect but each time you act in spite of fear you prove to yourself you’re capable. 5. Surround Yourself with Support - Confidence thrives in safe encouraging spaces. That might mean talking to a counselor, spending time with people who uplift you. Support doesn’t mean doing it for you it means cheering you on while you do it. 6. Celebrate Progress- confidence grows when we focus on progress not perfection. Take time to recognize how far you’ve come Journal small victories, Reflect on challenges you’ve overcome. Even just showing up for yourself, by reading this post—it is something worth celebrating. Remember You are allowed to believe in yourself, Confidence isn’t arrogance it’s self-trust And like anything worth having it gets stronger the more you nurture it. So today, take one small step Trust that it matters Because it does—and so do you. Lynne Morrison Counsellor & Life Coach To find out more about how we can work together on confidence or other issues book a 15 minute introductory call. |
