Because there’s power in self-confidence. Here’s how
to get it.
Look at yourself. Who do you see? Superhero, muscles
bulging, cape flying – ready to conquer the world? No? if you don’t believe you
can conquer the world, then there’s no way you ever will.
You might not be superhuman, but you can combat the villain
of low self-esteem. How? We asked the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), “What
is one way someone can build their self-confidence, personally and
professionally?” for answers.
Here are their suggestions for a boost:
1.
Strengthen
your mind.
Self-confidence is a
state of mind that can be achieved through intentional action. Allotting time
to nurture your mind, body and spirit (preferably one hour a day) can be done in
a variety of ways. I prefer to read, exercise and meditate
in the morning. If you’re not taking time for yourself, then you’re allowing
someone or something to shape your view of the world.
--Dustin Cucciarre, BryhtAds Inc.
2.
Discard
the negative thoughts you don’t need.
A whole new branch of psychology is
dedicated to mindfulness, but it boils down to this: Negative thoughts and
insecurities pop up like pimples. And, like pimples, picking at them-even if you
mean to discredit and burst that negative bubble-ultimately makes it worse. So,
mindfulness practice teaches you to treat thoughts as tools. Use and strengthen
the ones you need; discard the ones you don’t.
--Manpreet
Singh, TalkLocal
3.
Live
a lifestyle of personal growth.
Putting yourself into courses or
professional relationships that force you to grow ensures that you’re always
expanding, which in turn generates confidence and humility. From therapeutic
programs to leadership programs to physical programs, committing to this kind
of regular growth and showing up and being fully present are the keys to
confidence.
--
Corey Blake, Round Table Companies
4.
Learn
about impostor syndrome.
Many professionals will at some
point experience a psychological phenomenon known as imposter syndrome,
complete with feelings of inadequacy and a fear that everything accomplished to
date has been through sheer luck. To overcome this, learn to internalize
accomplishments. Peer groups are a great place
to talk it out and build confidence.
-- Joel Holland, Video Blocks
5.
Dress
for success.
No matter what level of business
you’re in, it’s important to dress for the client you
want, rather than the client you have. There’s this idea of working from
home. The most successful people get up early and dress like they’re off for a
day at the office and it’s reflected in their attitude. When you look and it’s
reflected in their attitude. When you look good, you feel good and you’re more
confident, too.
-- Nicole Munoz, Start Ranking Now
6.
Take
an improve class.
Improve classes make you think on
your toes infront of an audience. Being on stage helps grow your confidence; being
in front of crowds teaches you how to think and react quickly-all things that
translate well to a boardroom or public speaking opportunity.
--Brooke
Bergman, Allied Business Network Inc.
7.
Produce
a high-quality personal brand.
I believe that a key component to
building self-confidence is in publicly building one’s
own brand. This can be done through the creation of high-quality content
like blog posts, e-books, podcasts or video content. Even if it doesn’t receive
much traction initially, the fact that you have a body of work that you are
proud to refer others to can make a big difference in your self-confidence.
--Joshua
Dorkin, BiggerPockets, Inc.
8.
Recognize
your value outside of your work.
Your self-confidence needs to be
rooted in who you are completely outside of your success in business. So find
ways to get connected with yourself and grow. Perhaps volunteer, do pro-bono
work, meditate, work out, read, hang out with friends. Whatever it takes for
you to see your value regardless of how well [you’re doing professionally].
--Darrah Brustein, Network Under 40 / Finance Whiz Kids
So, look again. Is your cape flying?
Your sense of self-worth is integral to
achieving success. Find out how to find your true value in a world of material
success.
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