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Too scared to speak up? How to be more confident
Confidence
Confidence is hardwired into us from birth. The environment of where we grew up in and how we were raised affects our confidence.
Academic self-confidence is 50% nature and 50% nurture. It is important that we have a strong grasp of who we are and what we can be because the perception of ourselves greatly contributes to our self-esteem.
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Understanding Stress
- Dealing with Stress is imperative as it is unavoidable in modern life.
- Our work, family and our finances create daily stress and other external factors (like politics and terrorism) co...
Your Perception About Stress
With stress, the mind and the body are intrinsically linked. You can view stress as something that is wreaking havoc on your body (and it can) or as something that is giving you the strength and energy to overcome adversity.
Exposure to Stress
Regular exposure to stress in small quantities can prepare us to handle a big stressful event in our lives. Prepare yourself for stress by self-education about the stressful event, by doing some physically stressful activities like completing a marathon, or something you dread, like giving a speech.
Repeated exposure to mildly stressful conditions can alter your body’s biological response to stress, making you manage stress in a better way.
Putting your knowledge and skills in perspective
When you're feeling notably uncertain about a something, take the time perform an audit, in the objective terms possible.
Ask yourself: What is my knowledge base, and what are my pr...
Playing the part
Competency requires practice. It doesn't get easier overnight.
Playing the part doesn't mean to just fake it, even if there are some benefits to that, too. Instead, by diving in and doing the work even if you don’t feel 100% prepared, your skillset will start to improve as you get more practice.
Clarifying questions in uncertain situations
When you’re really unsure, asking questions may be last thing you'd want to do, because it could feel like turning on a spotlight when all you want to do is go unnoticed. But masking uncertainty tends to amplify it.
In many situations, questions are an important tool: the more comfortable you get asking for clarification or help, the smoother the path is down the road.
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Stand tall
A tall, correct posture is the outer sign of confidence.
A study showed that a tall, expansive posture helps you feel and consequently act more powerful than more drawn-in stances.
Listen to bass-heavy tunes
Researchers found that listening to bass-heavy tunes may have the ability to make you feel more confident.
Recall a time you were powerful
Remember the small moments where you were confident. It can make you feel (and as a result, act) more confident.