Confidence Building Exercises and Mantras
Do you trust your own judgement? Do you have confidence in your capacities and abilities? In today’s blog, we focus on self-esteem: what it is, why you need it, and how to gain it. Keep reading to learn exercises and mantras perfect for instilling and encouraging your self-worth.
What is Confidence?
Confidence appears as a feeling of trust in one’s abilities, qualities and judgment. It’s about valuing yourself, regardless of any imperfection you or others might perceive. Self-efficacy and self-esteem are off-shoots of this trust.
- Self-Efficacy comes from this sense of self we develop when we master skills and achieve goals. It encourages positive behaviours because we’ve seen the positive outcomes of them.
- Self-Esteem is a more general sense that we can cope with that’s going on. What’s more, it reminds us that we have a right to be happy.
The Benefits of Confidence
Having confidence make you happier. But, how? Well, it encourages:
- Better Performance. The energy spent worrying if you’re good enough, is instead devoted to your efforts and work ethic.
- Healthy Relationships. Not only does confidence help you better understand and love yourself and others, but it gives you the strength to set and enforce boundaries.
- Openness to Try New Things. Believing in yourself correlates with a willingness to explore the unknown. Use your new found self-esteem to learn that skill you always wanted to give a go.
- Resilience. Life is full of challenge and adversities. But, believing in yourself gives you the ability to bounce back.
Exercises and Mantras
Do you want to build up your self-esteem? Then, check out these exercises and mantras.
How to Appear More Confident
Sometimes you need to fake it to make it. Appearing confident encourages that behaviour to become second nature. Confidence comes from:
- Speech and Body Language. Sit up straight to destress and appear more assertive. Be mindful of your tone of voice, how loudly you speak, and which words you choose to convey your thoughts.
- Energy and Enthusiasm. Maintain eye-contact when talking to other to create meaningful connection. Participate in active-listening and be a contributive part of a conversation. Sometimes confidence manifests as the ability to support others.
- Expertise and Knowledge. Sometimes a lack of understanding leads us to be shy and anxious in a situation. Therefore, it helps to prepare for all of lives eventualities. Did you know Gooroo Clubs is a great way to learn new skills AND have fun? Sign up for your 14-day free trial here.
Mantras
Words are powerful creatures. Use these mantras to help boost your confidence!
I AM:
- Worth the extra effort.
- Choosing positive thoughts.
- In control of my actions.
- Responsible for myself.
- Powerful.
Additionally, setting healthy habits will vitalise self-worth. Exercising and eating healthily are great ways to feed your mind and your body the nutrients they need to perform at their best. What’s more, this is a great way to learn a new skill, encourage a new hobby, and/or pick up a new recipe! You are worthy and life is worth it.
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