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Confidence isn’t a trait you’re born with. Its something we build and get better at every day with continuous practice.
But sometimes we need to display confidence at a snap of a finger. Here are some of my favorite psychological tricks to instantly look and feel more confident in front of other people:
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Reminisce a Time When You Felt Confident
Right before you do something you feel nervous about, try going back to a previous experience where you had an optimal level of energy, focus and achievement.
Replay and review the event in your mind. What were you doing? Who was there? What was the response you got from others? How did you...
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Don't Use Words And Expressions That Make You Sound Unsure
So uuhhm, say what you want to say minus the weak words and expressions like "I think", "I'm not sure" and "in my opinion" for ones that puts you in charge of the thought, and make you come across as more calm and capable.
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Get Off Social Media. Right Now!
Confidence comes from believing in yourself, your own abilities, and where you are in your personal journey.
Don’t go on social media when you’re feeling unsure of yourself or when you’re about to do something challenging. Its so easy to fall prey to posts that for the most part do not ref...
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Put On Your 'Super Hero Suit'
Studies have shown that the clothes we wear can effect our cognitive processes. They can increase our performance and heighten other people’s impressions of us.
Whatever it may be: a dress, a suit, a p...
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Jack of all people-related trades, master of none. Majored in Psychology, Customer Service Assoc for a few Years, HR Officer for 4, Manager and ESL Teacher for over 11 yrs now, an artist since birth.
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