ten tips for building yur confidence
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Developing Female Leaders
Wise Women
Ten tips for building your confidence
SmilePut on a happy face. Smiling releases endorphins and so your mood and confidence takes a turn for the brighter. You’ve heard of fake it until you make it? Try it. It works!
Drink black Coffee100mg of caffeine has been shown to increase alertness, energy and confidence.
Wear perfumeResearch shows that wearing perfume in either social or a business context increases our confidence. Knock on woodPsychologists have shown that embracing superstitions and carrying a good luck charm can help you perform with confidence.
Keep a treasured photograph closeA feeling of being loved is a source of strength as it provides a safety net. You’re more likely to take a leap of confidence if you know there are people who will catch you, should you stumble.
Get pumpedFor a quick shot of confidence, shake out your body. Clench your hands like claws and rock back and forth, breathing in and out quickly. Stop moving. Shake your body again, shout the word ‘YES’ - five times - and head out to face your situation!
MeditateThose who regularly practice mindfulness meditation report increased self-confidence.
Adopt a power poseStanding for 2 minutes in a triangular power pose (think Wonder Woman) with feet flat on the ground, shoulders square and hand on the hips can help you feel 40% more confident.
VisualiseSit quietly for a few moments and recall a time when you felt in control and strong and looked and felt fabulous and recalling those feelings and sensations make them powerful in your mind’s eye until you physically feel their impact. Hang on to that feeling – and go for it!
Fake it, until you make it!Play the part of an actress, how would she think and behave?
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