“If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you started.”
-Marcus Garvey
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
Define confidence in you own words. Don’t look in the dictionary or Google it, I’m looking for your personal definition of the word...
Based on your definition:
How confident are you? On a scale of 1 - 10, how do you rate..?
I have no doubt you want to win. I believe you have what it takes.
Do you believe in yourself is the question...
confidence /noun/
the state of feeling certain about the truth of something.
a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.
Confident People: celebrate other people's success, stay open-minded, think positively, are willing to take risks, are able to laugh at themselves, are decisive, always learning and growing, admit mistakes. and accept responsibility...
How do you measure up to the above characteristics?
There is always room for improvement. Consider adding these tools to your toolbox:
How to Be More Confident. (by Amy Morin LCSW, verywellmind.com)
Improving your self-confidence can have a range of positive effects on your life. In addition to helping you feel better about yourself and your abilities, it can make your relationships stronger and make you more resilient to stress.
1. Stop Comparing Yourself to Others: Everyone is running their own race and life isn’t a competition. Remember the areas in life where you are blessed. This can help you focus on your own life versus the lives of others.
2. Surround Yourself With Positive People: Pay attention to how others make you feel. If you feel bad about yourself after hanging out with a particular person, it may be time to say goodbye. Surround yourself with people who love you and want the best for you. Seek out others who are positive and can help build your confidence.
3. Take Care of Your Body: Caring for yourself is an important part of feeling confident. Make sure you are getting what you need to feel good about yourself and your abilities. Healthy eating, physical exercise, meditation, getting good quality sleep are great places to start.
4. Be Kind to Yourself: When you're in a challenging situation, recognize that being imperfect or falling short at times is a part of being human. Do your best to navigate these experiences with compassion toward yourself. Self-compassion involves treating yourself with kindness when you make a mistake, fail, or experience a setback. It allows you to become more emotionally flexible and helps you better navigate challenging emotions, enhancing your connection to yourself and others.
5. Practice Positive Self-Talk: Self-talk that is optimistic can help foster self-compassion, overcome self-doubt, and take on new challenges. your thoughts aren’t always accurate. Find a way to turn those thoughts around into more positive self-talk. "I can do this" or "all I have to do is try." "I can do better next time" or "at least I learned something." Remind yourself that everyone has strengths and weaknesses.
6. Face Your Fears: Stop putting things off until you feel more confident. One of the best ways to build your confidence is by facing your fears head on. A little self-doubt can help improve performance. Tell yourself it’s just an experiment and see what happens.
“Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.” -Bruce Lee
Today’s Challenge:
Picture yourself marrying the best parts of who you are right now... Name 2 of your strengths... (2 is the minimum, don't sell yourself short)
How can you use your unshakable faith in yourself to meet today’s challenges? List at least 3 ways...
Now do it! use your strengths to successfully navigate through this day.
“By leading with your strengths, you’ll feel more secure and empowered—which can also help you project a sense of confidence.” -Kendra Cherry
What are you willing to do?
Don’t miss your opportunity. Be intentional. Encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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References:
How to Be More Confident
Vanzant, Iyanla; Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color. Atria, New York, NY 2020.
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