< Go Back Boost Your Confidence Posted: May 6, 2015 There's a lot of
information about self-confidence out there on the net. Some of it's good, some of it's not so
good! I'd like to share with you an
extract from one of my favourite articles on the subject by Bev James who is MD
of The Coaching Academy.
Extract from 'The Three Minute Confidence Boost' by Bev James.
"I've condensed
what I have learned from personal experience and also the lessons I have gained
from successful people at the top of their game. The tips below can hold the key to your
future success. Don't be a prisoner of
your own inner doubts and insecurities, step up and step forward to tap into
the fountain of potential that lies within each and every one of us. When confidence is high anything is possible.
Become aware of your inner chatterbox.
When you are about to attempt something new that could be a little
scary, are you your own critic or cheerleader?
Telling yourself that everything could go wrong is not very
helpful. Encourage yourself the way you
would encourage a child or friend that you truly believed in. Be kind with your words and tell yourself you
can do it!
Imagine yourself looking confident and self-assured - how would you
stand? Notice your posture and your
facial expression. Just walking into a
room with good posture can create an immediate effect. Not only does good posture look good, it
makes you feel good too.
Be interested in other people.
Being confident isn't about talking about yourself, it's having the
confidence to be interested in others and not feel that you have to prove your
worth by telling people how great you are.
To be interesting be interested.
It's amazing how much pressure it takes off of you when you become
interested in others.
Remember we
often judge other people by what we see on the outside but judge
ourselves by what we feel on the inside.
True confidence is not always knowing that something is going to go
well, but knowing that whatever the outcome you will be able to deal with it."
