Twenty One Self-Confidence Tips ~ Self-Assurance Strengthening Tools Self-confidence is in all of us, but sometimes when the world throws things at us it can get lost. Learning how to rebuild and maintain our self worth is essential to having a fulfilled life. There will always be times in our life that make us question if we are good enough. When it happens to you, try these tools to get back in touch with your inner strength and assurance. TRUST YOUR FEELINGS Knowing that you know what is right deep down inside yourself is truly empowering. Seeing where you want to go is imperative to getting there. BE OPEN TO NEW IDEAS A willingness to consider new ideas and information when you are searching to solve a problem is what true learning is all about. Believe in your own resources, as well as those of people you trust. HOLD ON TO YOUR IDEALS Knowing that you are a person of honor and integrity keeps you on a purposeful and positive path. Those who have a strong moral fiber are generally confident people. BUILD ON A GOOD FOUNDATION When you have a good foundation, you can create anything. Learn the basics and you can go wherever you like. There is nothing wrong with reviewing, relearning or rehearsing to make your foundation as strong as possible. USE YOUR INTELLIGENCE By having the mental capital to invest in your ideas, the hard work ahead, or your interpersonal relationships gives you a leg up on those who do not. Trust that you have the brains to make your life work. KNOW WHO IS ON YOUR TEAM Assessing whom you can depend on such as those you love, those in your support system and perhaps most importantly, yourself is one of the most valuable tools you can have to get through a rough patch or create something new in your life. HAVE FAITH IN YOUR EXPERIENCE When having been there and done that lets you know that you can go there again and again. Even if it have been a very long time ago, like most things in life are like riding a bike. You may be a little unsteady when you first try again, but the ability quickly returns to you. FILL A NEED Where would we be without the mother of invention? Finding a need and filling it is one of the best ways to make yourself indispensable. Also, being needed is one of the greatest motivators. Remember that the father of invention is perspiration. So be prepared to work hard for your desires. TAP INTO A WELLSPRING OF COURAGE Courage is not the absence of fear, but moving through fear to reach your goals, despite your anxieties. Facing the challenges with understanding the emotional mettle to withstand the difficulties that may be around the corner is a building block of confidence. KEEP LEARNING Knowledge is power. If you get educated and really learn what you are taught, no human being can throw you off track because your connection to what you know is solid. CALL ON YOUR INNER STRENGTH The power within is what you call upon when the chips are down and you are considering cashing in. Use your inner resources to pull yourself up by your bootstraps and you will find the capacity to deal with anything life throws at you. FIND YOUR CORE CONVICTION The ability to "know that you know" keeps you solid in your choices and decisions. Your thoughts can change with the wind, but your inner knowledge is unshakable. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR The quality of selflessness, doing good for others, is a great way to increase joy in the world and, at the same time, your own. If you do nothing else today, help someone who needs it and then see how you feel. LOVE YOURSELF TOO This may be one of the most underutilized sources of self-esteem. We can be harder on ourselves than on any other person. Consciously giving yourself a break and not falling into the trap of self-denigration will allow you to save your energy for more important parts of life. STAY ON THE JOURNEY Feeling fulfilled is not a one time thing. It isn't about finishing up and not having any more room for additional emotions; rather it is about being open and looking for opportunities to add to our well-being and confidence. GET ENERGIZED Energy in the form of positive feelings and deeds feeds our minds as well as our hearts. When you don't have energy, you can not feel good about yourself or anything else and the best way to get energy is to do something physical like exercise. BELIEVE IN YOUR PURPOSE Trust must first be given to yourself. Your self-doubt works directly against your self-esteem. Believe that you are here for the right reasons and that your participation in life is valuable to those around you. TUNE IN TO YOUR EMOTIONS To be in touch with your feelings will make you a better person, as well as a better parent and partner. Being true to your emotions can not help but make you feel better about yourself. START A RIPPLE EFFECT Effectivemenss, the ability to influence the world in a positive way, can be incredibly empowering. By leaving the planet a tiny bit better than you found it can bring meaning to anyone's life. LEARN WHAT MOTIVATES YOU Motivation, that inner cheerleader, is what propels you to the next level in life. Just by wanting to have a positive impact on those around you is a great way to motivate yourself. It is also a very life enhancing experience. FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS Doing the right thing, even if the results were not what you expected, gives you the experience of knowing you can get it right the next time or the next. By applying the above suggestions to your life you will find that you have the self-confidence you need to complete the tasks set before you as you travel this journey of life.
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