Many of us have many goals and dreams we envision for our lives, but without self-confidence, we’ll get nowhere with them. Building confidence in yourself will give you the motivation you need to achieve everything you want out of life.Here are three exercises you can try each day to gain the self-confidence you need.
Start a journal. A confidence-boosting journal should contain positive things you did for that day. Most people accomplish a lot of little things in the span of 24 hours, but don’t really think of them as achievements. As you look back on your entries of positive accomplishments, it will give you motivation to achieve even more.
List your goals in baby steps. Instead of setting a goal to accomplish the whole thing at once, try breaking it down in tiny steps that need to meet each day. Each time you get to cross off the little steps, you gain more confidence in yourself and you’ll empower yourself to reach the next step until you’ve achieved the primary goal.
Read inspirational quotes. Search the Internet or purchase a book with lots of inspirational quotes on confidence or self-esteem. Read one of the quotes daily and see if you can apply it to your life throughout the day.
Here’s a little pocket journal you can fold up and tuck into your pocket or purse!
Don’t you just hate it when people show up to work or meetings obviously ill? Coughing, sneezing and in general looking like death is not only at their doorway, but they graciously are bringing it to you as well! But hey, they made it in to work! Do everyone a favor, including yourself, and stay home! If you are a business owner, you too need to pay attention to what your body is saying and take care of yourself.
Do you feel like you are always behind? Can’t get enough done? There just don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to accomplish everything you need to do. Stressful? Yes. Frustrating? Yes. These emotional states can cause a flood-like release of hormones that cause physical and mental health problems.
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Take 10 minutes to dream about lands far away.
Today, reflect on the path of your life, and all of the unexpected twists and turns that you have found in the terrain. What was a particular challenge? What can you take from that experience and apply to your life in a positive way? What unexpected — and perhaps unrecognizable — gifts have you been given on your path?
Take a moment and think about a change you’d like to see in the world. Then, reflect on the ways that YOU can be the change you want to make in the world. Create your journal entry while thinking of the ways that you positively impact the lives of the people in your immediate circles, as well as ways that you could continue to cultivate those connections. Feel a sense of gratitude for your ability to change your environment just by being who you are!