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9. Be ready

9. Be ready

Success is part preparation and part opportunity. Study, practice, and do what it takes to prepare yourself for when the right opportunity knocks on your door. If you're prepared, you are more likely to have the confidence to capitalize on the opportunity.

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5. Fake it till you make it

If you suffer from imposter syndrome, or the untrue belief that you're not good enough, just pretend to be confident. Keep embracing the idea that you're already successful. You might not be convinced at first, but eventually your thoughts will follow your emotions and you'll bec...

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1. Define your purpose

1. Define your purpose

What is your purpose in work and in life? Once you identify your "whyโ€ you'll be more confident because you'll be coming from a place of purpose.

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2. Avoid comparing yourself with others

2. Avoid comparing yourself with others

In almost every case, when you compare yourself with someone else, it takes the form of negative self-talk about how you're not good enough. Doing this weakens self-confidence. The only person you need to compare yourself with is the version of yourself that you want to become.

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3. Focus on solutions

3. Focus on solutions

There will always be challenges. But focusing solely on a problem is a self-defeating practice. Instead, acknowledge that problems will arise, and when they do, focus on finding solutions as aย strong leader. The more problems you overcome, the more confidence you'll build and the...

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4. Play to your strengths

4. Play to your strengths

Sometimes we spend more time making up for our perceived weaknesses than we do honoring our strengths. While I certainly agree with improving weaknesses, you might find that your confidence will increase when you play up your strengths. For example, if you're not good at math (li...

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10. Embrace the power of body language

10. Embrace the power of body language

Body language speaks much louder than words. When you're feeling down on yourself, change your posture: Pull your shoulders back, hold your head high, stand with your feet wide and put your hands in the air like a superhero. Notice how the new stance quickly changes your mood and boosts your conf...

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Just Be Confident!!

Just Be Confident!!

There is no magic solution that will suddenly make you a more confident person. But when you focus on making consistent and small steps, you can transform yourself from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset.

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6. Take action

6. Take action

Fear can be paralyzing. Ignore the voice in your head telling you that you can't do something, and take action anyway. The more you let fear hold you back, the stronger the negative voice will become. It works in the other direction too: The more you take action, the quieter the negative voice wi...

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ANDREW THOMAS

โ€œBuilding confidence is like building momentum: Just keep taking action and you'll feel more and more confident with each positive stepโ€

ANDREW THOMAS

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7. Take pride in your appearance

7. Take pride in your appearance

When you look good, you'll feel good. When you feel good, you feel confident. Wear the clothes you want to wear. Invest in how you look and you'll invest in your own success.

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8. Focus on the positive

8. Focus on the positive

Negative self-talk and pessimism are a vicious cycle, and a drain on your confidence. Focus on your positive attributes instead of perceived weaknesses; focus on your accomplishments rather than on your perceived failures. Keep focused on what is working instead of what is not wo...

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The more you prepare and practice, the more confident youโ€™ll feel when your career aspirations are on the line in the job interview.

This confidence will help you eliminate unattractive nervous habits (like saying um, uh, like) and feel more in command of your answer andย body language.

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