Sunday, July 17, 2011

Ladies, Feeling Low on Confidence?

We all face challenges and wonder if we can succeed at something new. As long as we believe that we cannot do something, we are right. No matter how hard we try, the belief wins every time.


Because of this negative belief, a lack of confidence quickly moves in. Why are there so many successful, intelligent women who struggle with confidence in different areas of their life? Has our world created a false, unrealistic image of what we are supposed to look like and act like?


A woman with low confidence is plagued with self-doubt, can be double-minded, and indecisive. Low confidence can undermine what a woman does, feels and decides and worse of all it prevents her from reaching her true potential.


Some tips to help build confidence;


  • Stop the negative self talk, it can become a habit which causes low self esteem and unhappiness and is very rarely true. Change those “I’m not good enough” thoughts to “I am just as able as anyone else, probably better”.

  • Saying NO and only no, you don’t always need to explain yourself.

  • Confident people make it a habit to think and act positively. The flow on effects of being, doing and feeling confident creates harmony, health and fun in your life; allow us to accomplish much more out of life.

  • Act the way you want to be and the way you want to be seen. Take note of your posture, your dress, how you treat others and yourself. Smile and look confident, before long you will be feeling more confident. Sometimes you just need to believe it to achieve it.

  • Fake it till you make it

  • Give yourself permission to be different and unique. Give yourself permission that it’s OK to be wrong and make mistakes – it’s how we learn and transition through life.

  • Write a positive affirmation and say it daily to yourself such as:. I know that I can master anything or I am capable and strong or I trust in myself

Coaching:


This week pay attention to how you feel about yourself. Whatever you believe is showing up in your life. If you want to change your life, change your beliefs about what you can and cannot do.


Quote:

“The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.” – Author Unknown