Building confidence requires effort
Confidence is defined as a feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.
When we have confidence in ourselves we can rely on ourselves to be who we want to be and be our best and true self in any situation. This takes consistent effort and is a way of living life that involves being present and willing to move in and out of your comfort zones as life demands.
The process of building confidence in ourselves or in others – in our work team, family, sports club or any group we are involved in is two-fold. It involves getting rid of negative thoughts or limiting beliefs that make us think less of ourselves, our abilities and others or creates or reinforces blocks and taking positive actions to overcome fear and be who you want to be in all situations.
Confident people inspire confidence in others: their friends, family, colleagues, clients and bosses. And through being confident in themselves, they gain the confidence of others and achieve success.
Confidence is something that can be learned and built. Everyone wins when people develop confidence. Buidling Self-Confidence To build self-confidence, look at, and address SelfDoubt. Accept and look at your Limitations. Maintaining Confidence requires constant effort. When we do a little of what we fear and live in the moment and rise to the occasion as required, confidence naturally arises. It is never arrogant. A truly confident person will always be humble as they are merely engaged in the moment and always engaged in the learning process moving in and out of comfort zones as situations and life requires. Confidence is built on accomplishment and confident people deal with life as it is and get things done. Through achievement of small goals and daily steps we make bigger goals possible. Confident people generally have strong values they live by. They do things that are not just in their personal interest but because it the best or right thing to do in a moment even if it costs them personally.
Exercise and self-care help with confidence as they prepare us to be healthy and ready for the demanding situations life sometimes brings. It is important to be ready to fail – and realise there really is no such thing. There is either success or learning. Self-belief is key when trying new things. Think long-term. The price of long-term fulfilment is short-term discomfort, hard work and rising to challenge.
Building Confidence in others and teams
When we want to build and inspire confidence in others, it is important to be open to give praise when praise is due. Connect, make eye contact, develop rapport and show you care. We do this through showing respect and listening. Always be encouraging, understanding and quick to forgive. Gossip undermines relationships and teams. Don’t do it and don’t encourage or listen to it. Share information. Define responsibilities and take responsibility. Address conflict, allow disagreement and commit to solutions and working together. Always encourage effort and courage and never judge. Always follow through and be impeccable in your word as action gives people confidence in you and what you are doing strengthening your relationships and the overall team confidence.
Confidence is an easy word to write and say but requires constant effort and work. People who are truly confident are keenly aware of the effort it takes to push yourself out of comfort zone day to day and moment to moment. Achieving Big goals requires big sacrifices which are built on smaller sacrifices and create long-term happiness, confidence and success.
Calodagh McCumiskey designs and delivers bespoke wellbeing at work programmes to grow people and companies. She also offers regular meditation classes, personal development workshops and wellbeing consultations to help people thrive
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