Are you C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T?

We all know that confidence is attractive.  In business, a confident person is most likely to be successful. How do you rate on the confidence meter?  Honestly, most of us could dial it up a little.  

“Low self-confidence isn’t a life sentence. Self-confidence can be learned, practiced, and mastered–just like any other skill. Once you master it, everything in your life will change for the better.” 
– Barrie Davenport

What Does it Mean to be C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T? 

You perform better when you are confident in yourself. It is easier to achieve your goals and excel when you are confident with yourself.  You benefit.  Your business benefits.  Isn’t it worth taking a minute to get in touch with your confident self?

Confidence comes from feelings of well-being, acceptance of your body and mind (self-esteem), and belief in your own ability, skills, and experience. People who are confident share these important characteristics:

C- CAPABLE

Confident people are capable.   They know they are good enough, competent, and can handle life’s situations.

Admitting you are capable also means knowing that if you cannot handle a situation completely on your own, you can find out where to get the necessary help, information, or skill.

Knowing you are your greatest resource protects you from stress. Believing you are capable means that whatever the task, you will handle it. By believing in yourself, you can face life with complete assurance. 

O – OWN IT

Confident people own their opinions, emotions, feelings, words, and even choice of dessert.

You’re you, you want what you want, and you do what you do.  No apologies. No explanation.

N – NURTURE THEMSELVES

Confident people believe in their value and worth. They feel they are worth the time, money, and energy required to nurture and support themselves in their fulfillment and growth.

This could be things like taking a class to learn something new, taking time out to exercise, having quiet time to re-energize and rejuvenate, or pampering themselves with a massage or manicure.

F- FULLY PRESENT

Confident people engage in the present moment when they are with others.  They are not concerned about how they look, sound, feel or smell.

Constantly thinking about what you feel or look like takes you out of the moment. Practice not thinking about the past or the future. Concentrate on what’s in front of you — there’s probably something exciting about it.

D – DEMEANOR

People with confidence have a physical presence.  It shows in their posture, body language, eye contact, and dress. 

If you look like a confident, capable person, people will treat you accordingly, and eventually, you will start to feel it too.

E- ENDURE

Confident people don’t give up.  They take risks, know they will make mistakes, and that sometimes they will fail. 

Everyone makes mistakes and fails. If you don’t, you’re not trying hard enough. Don’t think of these as mistakes and failures as negatives, but rather as learning opportunities.  Confident people remember that beneath their failures, mistakes, and missteps, they are capable.

N – NOT ARROGANT

Confident people are not arrogant. Arrogance is detrimental to interpersonal relationships. For confident people, it’s not about getting the praise, attention, or being better than others.

Confident people lift others up.  They give others credit for their work, encourage progress, and offer compliments and sincere praise.

T- TAKE ACTION

Confident people take action.  We all want to do or try certain things but fear we may fail. These feelings are normal. The difference is that a confident person will act on their ambitions and desires and will not let the fear of failure stop them.

The more we take action, the more our confidence grows. We try something and are successful, and the next time around it feels easier to do it again.

Now go look in a mirror and look right into your own eyes. Believe in yourself, YOU GOT THIS!  

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Working with a mentor that is experienced in running a business, will help you gain confidence and the knowledge to excel faster.  Take action and call Business Untangled today!