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    The document provides 9 tips for becoming more confident: 1) Don't listen to self-limiting beliefs and take on challenges, 2) Get outside perspectives rather than relying on your own memory, 3) Use positive self-talk to overcome doubts, 4) Replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations, 5) Develop curiosity to try new things and gain perspective, 6) Face your fears to gain a sense of control, 7) Identify specific areas lacking confidence to focus on, 8) Don't compare yourself to others on social media, and 9) Acquire new skills and experience to build confidence in those areas. The overarching message is that increasing confidence starts from within by addressing negative thoughts and expanding one's capabilities

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    The document provides 9 tips for becoming more confident: 1) Don't listen to self-limiting beliefs and take on challenges, 2) Get outside perspectives rather than relying on your own memory, 3) Use positive self-talk to overcome doubts, 4) Replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations, 5) Develop curiosity to try new things and gain perspective, 6) Face your fears to gain a sense of control, 7) Identify specific areas lacking confidence to focus on, 8) Don't compare yourself to others on social media, and 9) Acquire new skills and experience to build confidence in those areas. The overarching message is that increasing confidence starts from within by addressing negative thoughts and expanding one's capabilities

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    The document provides 9 tips for becoming more confident: 1) Don't listen to self-limiting beliefs and take on challenges, 2) Get outside perspectives rather than relying on your own memory, 3) Use positive self-talk to overcome doubts, 4) Replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations, 5) Develop curiosity to try new things and gain perspective, 6) Face your fears to gain a sense of control, 7) Identify specific areas lacking confidence to focus on, 8) Don't compare yourself to others on social media, and 9) Acquire new skills and experience to build confidence in those areas. The overarching message is that increasing confidence starts from within by addressing negative thoughts and expanding one's capabilities

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    How to be More Confident

    1. Don't listen to self-limiting beliefs 


    Whether they were instilled in us by parents or other adult figures in our lives,
    our limiting beliefs might have convinced us to focus on what we can’t do or
    what might never be possible. Remember, though, that at one time we were
    enthusiastic children who believed we could be or do anything! 

    Wherever possible, it's important to quiet those negative thoughts that are


    providing reasons why you can't do something. Instead, take on an
    uncomfortable situation or try something new and see what happens. Should
    you succeed at it, you can permanently shut down many self-limiting beliefs. 

    2. Don't always rely on your memory for accurate


    information
    Our memory does serve us well in certain situations. However, it can also be our
    own worst enemy. That's because it comes with confirmation bias already built-
    in.

    Our brain’s memory does not store information in the same way it was
    originally presented. What we see and remember is based on our pre-existing
    beliefs, values and self-perception. 

    If you have low self-esteem, then your brain tends to confirm those ideas,
    bolstering your lack of confidence. Every time you remember a certain event,
    you think of the bad aspects of it, such as the mistakes you made. 

    To counteract that reaction, improve your self-image and build confidence, it is


    important to get other perspectives on these situations. These perspectives are
    best obtained from someone you respect and admire, such as a family member,
    friend, colleague or mentor. Your trust and respect for the person offering
    perspective will help you see past your own thoughts on the matter. These
    external impressions can be invaluable in helping you rethink things and refocus
    on the positives. 
    Related: 5 Ways to Transform Your Business into a Sustainable One

    3. Talk yourself out of negative self-talk


    Negative thoughts do damage to confidence, but you can boost your self-esteem
    by using positive affirmations to transform your mindset. There is a lot to be
    said about the power of positive self-talk as a way to work past challenges and
    barriers, including those you put in front of yourself. 

    You can talk yourself out of fear, self-doubt, and fixation on past mistakes by
    reminding yourself of your capabilities and accomplishments. These "pep" talks
    can also help you work through a challenge by reflecting on what you can do or
    how you can find a possible solution. Through proactive discussions with
    yourself about what can be done, you stop focusing on the fear that you won't be
    able to solve a problem. 

    4.  Counter negative thoughts with positive ones


    A lack of confidence often originates from negative thoughts that chip away at
    us. These thoughts destroy our self-image and self-worth. They are not easy to
    get rid of, either. To do so, you will need to stifle each negative thought with
    multiple positive thoughts. Have positive affirmations ready to say to yourself
    or out loud. Reflect on each positive notion before saying or thinking another
    one. 

    Don't think of it as ignoring or suppressing negative thoughts, because they will


    still be there to take a swipe at your self-confidence later on. Instead,
    acknowledge the bad thoughts and lack of self-confidence before replacing them
    with an inner dialogue composed of positive ideas, including your
    accomplishments and capabilities. 

    Related: Make Sure to Ask Yourself These 3 Business Questions for 2021

    5. Be curious
    Curiosity helps you grow. More importantly, it can motivate you to try new
    things and be open to fresh perspectives and ideas. Going through the process of
    experiencing these new things, perspectives and ideas can help boost
    confidence. 
    Being curious can give your mind something to actively focus on so it stays
    busy on positive things. It also can point you in new directions that you didn't
    know were possible. In doing so, you can change your life for the better. Any
    positive results you create will, in turn, help build your self-confidence.

    6. Gain control by facing your fears


    When we feel we are in control, there is a sense of confidence and comfort that
    surrounds us. It's when we are afraid that we feel the most out of control. While
    it may seem counterintuitive, this is the time to move closer to what scares us or
    makes us feel threatened. By doing so, we are actively going after what scares
    us. And, when we do, we can eliminate the threat and fear. 

    The result of taking such action makes us more confident because we feel more
    capable. Plus, provided that nothing bad happened to us when we went after
    what was scaring us, it's a win to add to our confidence scorecard. 

    Related: How to Become a Better Leader Through a Crisis

    7. Identify where you lack confidence and what can


    give you confidence
    It's also important to identify and define the specific areas where you don't feel
    confident. Does it relate to your knowledge and experience in doing things
    related to your business? Is it your body image? Or, do you struggle with public
    speaking and making eye contact with strangers?

    Building confidence can still be challenging even when you know where you
    are lacking, but it does help you put your energy into the right areas. You can
    also bolster your effort to become more confident by concentrating on those
    areas where you are already confident. Thinking about the situations where you
    felt empowered can help you re-tap those emotions or actions to use for the
    areas where you still feel self-doubt. 

    8. Don't compare yourself


    When you see others and their accomplishments on social media, it's easy to
    lose confidence. Comparing yourself to others, you might think you have failed
    or lack worth because it looks as though others have so much more money,
    admiration and success. 

    Nothing good comes out of comparing yourself. Those other people are not you.
    Their stories are different. You also don't know how many times they might
    have failed or made mistakes. It doesn't make sense to make judgments based
    only on the visible, highly edited parts of someone else’s life when your path
    and life are completely different. 

    If you must compare, then use yourself as the measuring stick. When you do,
    you may be able to see just how far you have come, including wins and
    improvements. Those accomplishments are what should keep you striving to do
    better. 

    Related: 4 Key Steps to Motivate Employees to Finish Work Projects

    9. Get new skills and experience


    Make changes in those areas where you feel you are lacking by taking classes
    that will help you acquire new skills. Then, put those skills to work and gain
    new experiences. As you get better at those skills and expand your capabilities,
    your confidence will organically grow. Turn to other resources like podcasts,
    conferences, books and mentors to further build confidence. 

    Confidence starts with you


    Becoming more confident starts and ends with you, because you can make
    decisions and choices. Reminding yourself that you can choose to be confident
    goes a long way toward actually being confident. Once you start believing what
    you tell yourself, confidence levels can rise along with success, happiness and
    satisfaction. 

    Related: Why You Should Ask for Help At Work Instead of Giving It

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