logo
flag   
Responsive Navigation
Keyword Search: in
Building Self Confidence
View article disclaimer and terms
Tags: how to build self confidence, why confidence is important, tips on confidence building

This article has been viewed 14546 times.
Ask us a Question
Name
Email Address
Comments
Code ^

Some definitions of confidence:

1.Full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing: We have every confidence in their ability to succeed.

2.Belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance; assurance: His lack of confidence defeated him.

3.Certitude; assurance: He described the situation with such confidence that the audience believed him completely.

How often do you second guess yourself or lack confidence. Do you easily put full trust in someone else; your mother, husband, teacher or doctor but find it difficult to trust yourself? I love the third definition from above "assurance" what a wonderfully strong characteristic, do you desire it? If you think that you lack confidence, and you probably do because most people do, then I offer a couple suggestions that will direct your attention to building a foundation of confidence in yourself.

Perhaps you are unsure if you lack confidence, if so ask yourself a couple of question to determine your confidence level and the areas where you are submissive and lack trust in yourself.

  1. Are your choices determined by what you think is right or do you allow your behavior to be governed by the attitude and expectations of other people?
  2. Do you take risks or prefer to stay within your comfort zone in fear of failure?
  3. Do you admit your own mistakes and learn from them or cover them up in embarrassment with the hope that it will just disappear?
  4. Do you accept "thank-yous" and acknowledge your achievements or brush them off trying to convince that anyone could have done what you did?

What do you think? Do you lack confidence?

From the question list above which ones describe your behavior? Perhaps several? What situations encourage that behavior? Let's say you consider yourself a fairly confident person but when ever you are around your mother-in law you hide your opinions and have a tendency to agree with everything she says. When we look at this situation the lack of confidence is within a specific relationship. Perhaps this is due to you being afraid your husband's mum might not accept you and over the years this lack of confidence has become a habit to avoid confrontation. Now, if you allow this to continue your relationship will eventually die out or blow up. So what do you do?

First, it is important to understand that the key is to build confidence in yourself and not in others, believe that you are someone your mother-in law will love for who you are. When someone places all their confidence in another person or other things they will always compare themselves to it and judge themselves by their standards. This does not bring joy. Sometimes developing confidence in your self can be a journey of self discovery. You must acknowledge that you have a voice and that you are the only one who can vocalize it. Great things do not come from people who don't believe in themselves.

So, start from the beginning: What are your beliefs? What in life is most important to you? What do you really enjoy? What really irritates you and why?

It can be really helpful to keep a journal that records your feelings and emotions, often interpreting emotions into words can help you realize your true feelings. Once you have decided your values and beliefs, claim them. As you live and experience more of life's experiences these values and beliefs will change and that is OK.

If you really struggle will embracing your own values and beliefs the use of affirmations can really help. Make an affirmation about something you want to gain more confidence in, for example:

  • I am smart
  • I am a person who succeeds
  • I am beautiful
  • I am healthy
  • I am patient
  • I am a likable person
  • Talking to new people is easy

When making an affirmation it's important to remember that the more assertive and positive the affirmation, the better. Now, say you tell yourself "I am patient" and one day you loose your temper do not let it ruin your confidence. Everyone makes mistakes, don't dwell on the mistake just focus on your progress; the times you are patient. Saying affirmations daily is crucial in developing your confidence, also write them on notes and place them in place where you will read them frequently.

Acknowledge the areas in your life where you lack confidence and be active in regaining your confidence. This is done by setting goals. Don't make your goals impossible, make them achievable. Give yourself a deadline; if there is a time duration attached to your goal you are more likely to achieve it.

There is the saying "you are only as good as your company" embrace this statement. Surround yourself with positive people that have confidence in themselves or are striving to build self-confidence. Positive friends will offer optimism in challenging times.

Confidence is so essential to happiness. You have the potential to do great things and the only person who can determine that is YOU!




By Worldwidehealth Editor
All rights reserved. Any reproducing of this article must have the author name and all the links intact.

Author:

ALSO VIEW OUR
Articles
(Total : 87)
  Title
Sort by Title A-Z
Sort by Title Z-A
5 Tips to Improve Parenting
6 Reasons to do Yoga
Acupressure
Acupressure Points
Acupuncture and Asthma
Alexander Technique
Alignment: A Key Component of Fitness
Alternative Christmas Gifts, Part 1.
Alternative Christmas Gifts, Part 2.
Aromatherapy?
Asthma and Eczema
Asthma Myths
Building Self Confidence
Children and Allergies
Chiropractic Medicine
Colour Therapy
Communicating with your Teenager
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Dance Therapy
Detox: A Spring Clean for Your Body.
Does your Marriage need a little Love and Tender Care?
Eliminate Negativity
Energy Healing
Get the lowdown on Allergies
Getting Rid of The Common Cold
Healthy Children, Happy Life
Here’s the scoop on Bio-resonance
Homeopathy
How about a Hot Stone Massage?
How to improve posture and how imagery can help.
How to Make and Achieve Goals
How to make healthy choices easy
Ideas for Summer Exercising.
Indian Head Massage
Juicing
Layers of Skin
Life Coaching
Loosing Weight Fast is BAD!
Magnet Therapy
Make the choice to age graciously
Making exercise a reality
Massage Therapy not only sounds good, it feels good.
Meditation
Myth: All Processed Food is bad for you
Natural Healthy Skin Looks Better Than Botox!
Personality can hide depression
Positive Thoughts = Happiness
Possible early Alzheimer's diagnosis
Pregnant? The flu shot will protect you and baby.
Prenatal Massage
Say Goodbye to Weight Loss Programs and Hello to Self Care?
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Light Therapy
Self worth: The key to staying focused
Skin Care
Slim down; belly fat is BAD
The Aromatherapy First Aid Kit
The Do's and Don'ts of Christmas Eating
The Gift Of Health
The Sleep Challenge
Things You Need to Know Before Marriage Counseling
Tips on Enduring Allergies
Tips on staying stress free during the Christmas Season
Tis the season for a Cold!
Types of Kinesiology?
Universal Screening will detect harmful eating disorder habits
Use Therapy To Heal A Smoking Addiction
UV Rays
Vigorous Exercise reduces Breast cancer Risk
Water Therapy
Wearing skin the right way?
Weight Loss: The benefits and Career Opportunities
What defines a sports massage and how can it help me?
What is Bowen Technique/Therapy?
What is Chinese Medicine?
What is Herbal Medicine?
What is Hypnotherapy?
What is Lymphoma?
What is Naturopathy?
What is Neuropathy?
What is Nutrition?
What is Osteopathy?
What is Reflexology?
What Is Rolfing?
What You Can Do To Age Healthily
Who is most at risk to develop common food allergies?
Why I Run
“But I don’t want my Vitamins!”


Contact Form

Please use this form to contact Worldwidehealth Editor
** This form is intended for those with genuine enquiries/questions.
 

Name
Company (if any)
Comments
Email
Phone
  To avoid misuse and spamming, please enter the verification code, shown below, to send your message. Thank you
 
if you can't read the image text to load another one.
Enter Code
 

Disclaimer and Terms. This article is the opinion of the author. WorldwideHealth.com makes no claims regarding this information. WorldwideHealth.com recommends that all medical conditions should be treated by a physician competent in treating that particular condition. WorldwideHealth.com takes no responsibility for customers choosing to treat themselves. Your use of this information is at your own risk. Your use of this information is governed by WWH terms and conditions.