7 Simple Tips For Cultivating Confidence
by Peter Murphy
Today we take a look at confidence, that elusive quality
everyone seems to want more of. And if you think you are the
only one who needs and wants more confidence you are mistaken.
The most successful people I know are always aiming higher and
demanding more of themselves. And without confidence in their
ability to pull off the next project they grind to a halt
until they can get into the right state of mind.
Read on to discover 7 simple tips for getting the confidence
you want...
1 Spend time each day with confident people.
Their energy and inner strength is so inspiring that you will
find yourself feeling more empowered just by listening to them
talk.
And you can get tips from them. All you need to do is ask!
Even one good idea could point you in a whole new direction
you would not have otherwise considered.
2 Find a mentor.
Nearly all successful people have a mentor. You too need
someone who has already done what you are working to achieve
who is willing to advise you.
This person will help you to succeed even more quickly than
you can imagine. Remember, two minds are better than one.
When you have someone who believes in you and you have a plan
you believe in -- your confidence will soar.
3 Understand that confidence is only a feeling.
Have you ever felt confident? If you have ever felt confident
in any situation then you can feel confident again in the
future.
How? By re-accessing that confident feeling. This is something
that is worth doing every day. Spend 15 minutes a day reliving
occasions in your life when you felt confident. Imagine it all
in rich detail and pay very close attention to the feelings of
confidence.
After only a few days, feeling confident will become a good
habit.
4 List your reasons to be confident
Becoming aware of why you can be confident will help you get
back on track. Make a list of at least 50 reasons why you can
be confident today. Include previous successes, your skills
and qualities, your support network and your goals. Put down
everything that pops into your mind.
After you have done this you will have tapped into the power
of consistency. You will be under pressure to be consistent
with your own logic that stated you can be confident.
5 Make a public declaration
Tell someone whose opinion you value that you will be
confident at a particular event. Your desire to impress this
person will cause you to do all that you can to be at your
very best.
And when you demand more of yourself you will be amazed at
what you can do. You will start finding solutions to problems
that left you stuck and you will seek advice from people who
can help you.
6 Preparation makes perfect
Have you ever watched a top sportsperson in action and
wondered to yourself at how easy she makes it look? Or
listened to your favorite music CD and felt inspired by the
talent of the singer?
Think.
How did these superstars get to the top? Practice,
practice and more practice. I read an article about Pavarotti,
the opera singer, and he said he practices daily and he still
learns something new about his voice each day!
When you spend more time honing your skills your confidence
will soar because you will know with certainty that you can
and will perform when the curtain goes up.
7 Self comparison is key
Compare your progress in life with your previous results. Look
to the success of others to learn and not to measure your own
success.
When you put your focus on the daily improvement of your own
skills and abilities you can and will grow very quickly. And
your confidence will surge.
Confidence without competence is a dangerous combination.
Make it easy for yourself and only engage in self-comparison
when you are assessing your progress. By doing this you will
make it easier to keep at it when the going gets tough and
your competence will grow day by day.
And I have already given you two very powerful, practical
ways to feel super confident whenever you need to be at
your very best.
by Peter Murphy
Today we take a look at confidence, that elusive quality
everyone seems to want more of. And if you think you are the
only one who needs and wants more confidence you are mistaken.
The most successful people I know are always aiming higher and
demanding more of themselves. And without confidence in their
ability to pull off the next project they grind to a halt
until they can get into the right state of mind.
Read on to discover 7 simple tips for getting the confidence
you want...
1 Spend time each day with confident people.
Their energy and inner strength is so inspiring that you will
find yourself feeling more empowered just by listening to them
talk.
And you can get tips from them. All you need to do is ask!
Even one good idea could point you in a whole new direction
you would not have otherwise considered.
2 Find a mentor.
Nearly all successful people have a mentor. You too need
someone who has already done what you are working to achieve
who is willing to advise you.
This person will help you to succeed even more quickly than
you can imagine. Remember, two minds are better than one.
When you have someone who believes in you and you have a plan
you believe in -- your confidence will soar.
3 Understand that confidence is only a feeling.
Have you ever felt confident? If you have ever felt confident
in any situation then you can feel confident again in the
future.
How? By re-accessing that confident feeling. This is something
that is worth doing every day. Spend 15 minutes a day reliving
occasions in your life when you felt confident. Imagine it all
in rich detail and pay very close attention to the feelings of
confidence.
After only a few days, feeling confident will become a good
habit.
4 List your reasons to be confident
Becoming aware of why you can be confident will help you get
back on track. Make a list of at least 50 reasons why you can
be confident today. Include previous successes, your skills
and qualities, your support network and your goals. Put down
everything that pops into your mind.
After you have done this you will have tapped into the power
of consistency. You will be under pressure to be consistent
with your own logic that stated you can be confident.
5 Make a public declaration
Tell someone whose opinion you value that you will be
confident at a particular event. Your desire to impress this
person will cause you to do all that you can to be at your
very best.
And when you demand more of yourself you will be amazed at
what you can do. You will start finding solutions to problems
that left you stuck and you will seek advice from people who
can help you.
6 Preparation makes perfect
Have you ever watched a top sportsperson in action and
wondered to yourself at how easy she makes it look? Or
listened to your favorite music CD and felt inspired by the
talent of the singer?
Think.
How did these superstars get to the top? Practice,
practice and more practice. I read an article about Pavarotti,
the opera singer, and he said he practices daily and he still
learns something new about his voice each day!
When you spend more time honing your skills your confidence
will soar because you will know with certainty that you can
and will perform when the curtain goes up.
7 Self comparison is key
Compare your progress in life with your previous results. Look
to the success of others to learn and not to measure your own
success.
When you put your focus on the daily improvement of your own
skills and abilities you can and will grow very quickly. And
your confidence will surge.
Confidence without competence is a dangerous combination.
Make it easy for yourself and only engage in self-comparison
when you are assessing your progress. By doing this you will
make it easier to keep at it when the going gets tough and
your competence will grow day by day.
And I have already given you two very powerful, practical
ways to feel super confident whenever you need to be at
your very best.
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