HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOU

A positive way of thinking and acting, powered by a belief in yourself.
How often do you follow or listen to someone that is unsure of themselves.  Stumbling, and bumbling along, they are indecisive or uncertain.   Its because they lack confidence, they may really have the knowledge that you are looking for but they portray themselves in a hesitant and powerless way.   Here are a few things to practice to gain greater confidence:

GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD
Yup! That will get you every time.  When we have a loss of confidence it creates an energy field around us that everyone feels, thus they ignore or lose interest.  Be in the moment...  make no apologies and be totally at peace with who you are.  Express yourself clearly (this may take some practice, but your up to it) and connect with the other person. 

OWN IT!

Have you ever seen a performance or listened to a speaker that you could have listened to all night?  What grabbed your attention?  The topic might have been interesting but it was the confidence, earnestness, joy and charisma that the speaker had that attracted you. Now you say, sure, some people just have it.’ But I say, SO DO YOU!   Know what you are talking about, express it with feeling.  Don’t pretend to be something your not--just be you!

BE COMFORTABLE
I knew a lady that was an amazing teacher, it was her gift.  She got a new job and was very frustrated and uncomfortable with everything, she felt she wasn’t a good teacher, the students didn’t like her etc.    As we talked about it she said that all the other teachers wore suit coats, simple skirts and pants, low ugly shoes (at least in her opinion) and everything was dark and dreary.  Now my friend was not any of that!  She was a very stylish dresser.  Lots of color, fun shoes and jewelry.  When she walked into a room you noticed and enjoyed her uniqueness.  So she decided to BE HERSELF..... and BAM!  She had her confidence back.  She expressed her true self.   What makes you be YOU?  Find your authentic self and let it shine.

Confidence is our greatest resource.   No matter how overwhelming things may be,  you will know you can handle whatever comes at you.  Practice acting like you know what your doing..... who knows, it may surprise you that you really do. 

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