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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