Dawn Davis Lawrence

Self-ConfidenceSelf-Confidence is a feeling of trust

in one's abilities, qualities, and judgement.

It is said “The best way to gain self-confidence is to do what you afraid

of” (anon)

The Common Causes for Lack of Confidence

FearBad past experiences Negative criticismFailure ShynessFeeling under qualified Feeling under skilled Wanting to be Perfect

What Self-Confidence Looks Like It doesn’t need to be praised to believe in itself It is not threatened by the success of others It learns from failure It pursues what it believes in It praises others It is not intimidated by others It can celebrate the success of others It is assertive and speaks up for it self It is not put off by failure

Ways to Gain Confidenceo Always give eye contact when speaking to

someoneo Don’t over think what you want to sayo Start your ambitions with small stepso Do something you’ve never done beforeo Talk to people you’ve never spoken to before o Record your progress o Think and act positively o Join into conversations

Ways to address lack of confidence

Do one thing each month that challenges you, then share it with a friend, family member or colleague

Join a networking group, this will allow you interact with new people

Do one thing every month that will contribute to achieving a ambition you’ve been putting off

Stop acting on your fears Put yourself in win situations – recognise your skills and

play to them Reflect more on your successes, Success breeds

confidence

GROWING IN CONFIDENCE

Speak to your strengths not your weaknesses

Growing in ConfidenceBy the following: Preparation – never undertake a task you’re not prepared for. Being prepared is key to confidence Expectation – look for the best, but don’t be put off by the worseIntegration – Get yourself around confident peopleAffirmation – affirm yourself, praise your efforts; whether they are successful or notCelebration – find ways to showcase your skills

Confidence comes by doing

Dawn Davis Lawrence Thank you!

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