Building Self-Confidence

Self-Confidence• It is all about balance– At one extreme are people with low self-confidence – At the other end are people who may be over-confident

Being Under/Over Confident• If you are under-confident– You’ll avoid taking risks and stretching yourself – You might not try at all

• If you’re over-confident– You may take on too much, beyond your capabilities, and crash badly– You may also be so optimistic that you don’t try hard enough to truly succeed

The Right Amount of Self-confidence• Is founded in reality • Is based on your true ability • With the right amount of self-confidence – You will take informed risks – Stretch yourself (but not beyond your abilities) – Try hard–Boosting Your Confidence Levels• Have a high perception of self – It impacts how people perceive you• More the confidence in yourself– More likely that you will succeed• Set goals and achieve them– To build up your confidence• Start with small goals• Think of your achievements– Example, your best sales figure in a period• Manage your mind– Think positive and defeat the negative thoughts

Every person has flaws That should not stop you from feeling confident about yourself

How to Become More Confident……….• Make a list of special talents you have• Find your passion• Choose a role model• Don't think about yourself too much, praise others• Accept compliments gracefully• Speak up • Take care of yourself

How to Become More Confident……….• Don't compare yourself with other people • Be Positive • Stick up for yourself• Work out• Walk 20% faster than your normal pace

Comparison High Self-confidence VS. Low Self-confidence

High and Low Confidence: A Comparison

High Self-Confidence• Doing what you believe to be right, even if others mock or criticize you for it• Being willing to take risks and go the extra mile to achieve better things• Admitting your mistakes and vowing to learn from them• Waiting for others to congratulate you on your accomplishments • Accepting compliments graciously– Example: “Thanks, I really worked hard on that prospectus. I’m pleased you recognize my efforts”

Lack of Confidence • Occurs as focus is entirely on

– What you ‘WANT’ and not on what you ‘HAVE’

– This creates negative thoughts• Failures and personal weaknesses dominate thoughts• Jealousies against competitors ariseRegain Your Confidence

• By– Focusing on the positives in your life– Making a mental list of your strengths and past successes– Believe that success will come to you - and it will