Confidence is a valuable asset to any entrepreneur, leader, or creative individual looking to make waves. Having confidence allows you to be empowered and free from self-doubt and negative thoughts that can hold you back from living life in the spotlight.
It can be easy to doubt yourself or listen to those negative thoughts when there is pressure and you know it's your time to shine. This is an opportunity to get present to reality and out of your altered state of fear. Take a couple of minutes, get inspired by what you've already accomplished, and regain your confidence by tuning into what makes you feel like a star.
Defining Confidence
Grab a notebook and pen to jot down what confidence, according to you, means and looks like.
If you search for "confidence" online, you'll see definitions like, "firm trust" and "believing in yourself". Confidence could be the way that you carry yourself or make eye contact with others. It could also be an inviting smile and knowing you're worthy. What does confidence mean to you?
Your Top 10 Moments of Confidence
Jot down ten different times that you accomplished something that made you feel your most confident. Remember we are referencing your definition of confidence – how did you feel and what were you doing?
After reflecting on these "peak experiences" when you felt confident and empowered, display the list somewhere that you can easily see it or carry it with you to look at it in the moments of self-doubt or when you need a reminder of who you are and what you are capable of.
Reconnecting with Your Confidence
Pick your top three moments from your list that impacted you - these moments could be recent, a time when you overcame a big fear, or just fulfilling.
For each moment, think back to the situation. What was it about that experiences that made you feel empowered, strong, grounded, and like the CEO of your life?
Maybe it was the situation and feeling like an expert at that moment. Or being acknowledged for your skillset. Perhaps a close friend called you to ask for support and you knew exactly what to say.
Whatever the experience was, the purpose of this exercise is to reconnect you to the tools that make you feel your very best. Next time you're doubting your potential, you'll have proof that you were capable then, and you are capable now.
Confidence is a powerful mindset tool for everyone. Getting in tune with your potential is the fuel you need to create a fulfilling lifestyle.
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