Having confidence is the
key to achieving many great things in life. It's about the attitude you choose
towards life and situations. Its also the way you think and feel about
yourself. Maybe you lost it somewhere along the way – a few lost matches, a
failed relationship, unhappy about your appearance or a loss of job. Loss of
confidence stems from feelings of failure, disappointment, doubt and low self
esteem. Here's a 5-point plan on to how you can get it back quickly:
1. Focus on the
positive. Stop looking for what's wrong and see whats right. Look for the best
in things and people and if you do something well, then compliment yourself on
it. 2. Self talk. The voice in your head, the one that wakes up with you in the
morning, stays with you all day and goes to sleep with you.. that one! The way
you talk to yourself is probably the most crucial element in how you feel about
life and in gaining confidence.
3. Go back in time to
something special you achieved, something that you really had to work hard for.
When I'm working with an
athlete who might have lost some confidence, I like to show them video footage
of a big match or event they won. This brings back good memories and feelings
of positive energy. I tell them to look at it at least three times a day for a
week – Coaches, try this with your athletes. I also tell them to keep a photo
next to their bed, reminding them of that special moment. It could be a trophy
in their hands, a winning moment, etc. That person will see that they've done
if before and they can certainly do it again - maybe even better! 4. Surround
yourself with people that build you up. People that want the very best for you.
Get rid of negative influences. 5. Believe you are awesome. Because you are.
Tell yourself as many times in a day as you can and remember... whatever makes
you smile is worth doing over and over again. Confidence is a state of mind –
it's a choice.
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