3 – The Self-Irony Tricks (1)

I’ve already spoiled you the key to becoming more confident. But I will repeat myself because I want to be transparent.

Stop caring too much – that’s it.

When you care too much, you are exposed. You put yourself in a disadvantageous position. And people will...

Echoing what your interlocutor says is the simplest technique to build confidence. It gives you time to catch up when you feel nervous. And it helps you connect with people by building likeability, trust, and support.

Overdoing it is the only problem of the...

A newborn starts speaking after 12-18 months on average. And after that, their vocabulary keeps growing because they keep talking and talking.

Their curiosity makes them explore the world and learn new things. But then, it comes a time when kids learn that words have consequences

I don’t need to be friends with someone who dislikes my humor and stories. I am confident I will find other people genuinely interested in my personality and story - people who enjoy their time around me. Everyone else can do whatever they want. They won’t change who I am.

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Stop caring, and they will come to you – the concept is simple. But it’s easier said than done.

How can you stop caring? How can you learn to stay with people without feeling weird?

Here are four ways to slowly build confidence that you can practice starting today. Al...

But if you keep your higher or neutral position, three things could happen:

1. Negative Polarization. Some people won’t stand your behavior. And this could be for envy or negative affinity. However, they will notice you. So you can still be friends.
2. Neutr...

Building confidence is a vast topic. But how can you improve on specific subjects like speaking in public or talking to girls or guys you like?

You can use the Gradual Exposure Therapy.

• First, pick a situation that makes you nervous and identify ...

Body language talks more than we wish. Good communicators have learned to recognize its tellings without actively seeking clues.

Some of them don’t even know they are using it. It is more of an instinct to them. But, of course, communication skills never come naturally. It ...

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Meeting new people is fun. It should be fun if you don’t have problems interacting with them. But if you are afraid your stories won’t make them empathize or lack the confidence to believe your ideas are worth sharing, you will hate it.

I used to refuse to meet people because I didn’t know ...

• Move your hands. People perceive people who do a lot of hand movements as more confident and comfortable. By mimicking it, you gain trust in your social abilities.
• Make eye contact. You may have heard it multiple times – eye contact is king. If you d...