7 Steps to greater self confidence
By: Confident people feel good about themselves, build better personal relationships and are more successful at work and in their life. They are confident when interacting with others, whether speaking in front of a group, in an interview situation or over the telephone.
Assess your Self Confidence
Take this short self confidence quiz and find out where you stand along the confidence radar.
1. Introverted nature, shy (YES/ NO)
2. Feeling battered emotionally, demoralised, indulging in self-pity (YES/ NO)
3. Feeling inadequate because you lack social skills (YES/ NO)
4. Dread being asked to speak in front of a group of people (YES/ NO)
5. Afraid to move outside your comfort zone ˇV stepping off your turf (YES/ NO)
6. Feel overwhelmed by inadequacies, so that inaction seems best (YES/ NO)
How did you score? Read on to find out what your responses suggest.
„« Five or six NO responses. You have a high level of self-confidence. You present yourself well and interact easily with others.
„« Three or four NO responses. You would benefit from spending some time on self-evaluation and analysis. Challenge yourself to move beyond your comfort zone.
„« Less than 3 NO responses. You need to take action immediately to grow your self-confidence. Consider getting training in personal development skills.
Overcoming low self-confidence
1. Step out of your comfort zone and attempt new tasks. Meet new people, visit new places.
2. Develop strong thinking skills. This will enable you to think quickly when on your feet (or seat). You will able to respond with ease to questions from people in your audience, journalists or at a job interview.
3. Donˇ¦t let setbacks/disappointments make you feel depressed. Identify what youˇ¦ve learnt from each negative situation and ensure you donˇ¦t repeat the actions that caused them.
4. Learn to express your ideas fluently and in a way that holds the attention of those listening. Develop your knowledge and stay current. Keeping informed will give you confidence.
5. Recognise your own abilities and experience, do not undervalue them. Pat yourself on the back about what you know already. Boost your self-esteem and confidence.
6. Be positive. Focus your thoughts on positive situations and pleasant experiences of life.
7. Visualise yourself in situations where you were comfortable and felt confident.
For more useful FREE tips, go online to www.executive-solutions.org where Veronica Broomes shares numerous useful tips and quotations, or sign up to her blog at http://executive-solutions.blogspot.com/
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KEYWORDS: confidence building, building confidence and self esteem, overcoming low self esteem, effective communication, confidence building exercise
Assess your Self Confidence
Take this short self confidence quiz and find out where you stand along the confidence radar.
1. Introverted nature, shy (YES/ NO)
2. Feeling battered emotionally, demoralised, indulging in self-pity (YES/ NO)
3. Feeling inadequate because you lack social skills (YES/ NO)
4. Dread being asked to speak in front of a group of people (YES/ NO)
5. Afraid to move outside your comfort zone ˇV stepping off your turf (YES/ NO)
6. Feel overwhelmed by inadequacies, so that inaction seems best (YES/ NO)
How did you score? Read on to find out what your responses suggest.
„« Five or six NO responses. You have a high level of self-confidence. You present yourself well and interact easily with others.
„« Three or four NO responses. You would benefit from spending some time on self-evaluation and analysis. Challenge yourself to move beyond your comfort zone.
„« Less than 3 NO responses. You need to take action immediately to grow your self-confidence. Consider getting training in personal development skills.
Overcoming low self-confidence
1. Step out of your comfort zone and attempt new tasks. Meet new people, visit new places.
2. Develop strong thinking skills. This will enable you to think quickly when on your feet (or seat). You will able to respond with ease to questions from people in your audience, journalists or at a job interview.
3. Donˇ¦t let setbacks/disappointments make you feel depressed. Identify what youˇ¦ve learnt from each negative situation and ensure you donˇ¦t repeat the actions that caused them.
4. Learn to express your ideas fluently and in a way that holds the attention of those listening. Develop your knowledge and stay current. Keeping informed will give you confidence.
5. Recognise your own abilities and experience, do not undervalue them. Pat yourself on the back about what you know already. Boost your self-esteem and confidence.
6. Be positive. Focus your thoughts on positive situations and pleasant experiences of life.
7. Visualise yourself in situations where you were comfortable and felt confident.
For more useful FREE tips, go online to www.executive-solutions.org where Veronica Broomes shares numerous useful tips and quotations, or sign up to her blog at http://executive-solutions.blogspot.com/
REPRINT RIGHTS statement
KEYWORDS: confidence building, building confidence and self esteem, overcoming low self esteem, effective communication, confidence building exercise
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