{"id":2594,"date":"2021-10-20T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/?p=2594"},"modified":"2021-10-20T08:00:36","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T12:00:36","slug":"building-confidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/building-confidence\/","title":{"rendered":"Confidence Building Exercises and Mantras"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/10\/20075806\/brett-jordan-94GiZLiWD8Y-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"confidence mantra: yes you can\" class=\"wp-image-2595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/10\/20075806\/brett-jordan-94GiZLiWD8Y-unsplash.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/10\/20075806\/brett-jordan-94GiZLiWD8Y-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you trust your own judgement? Do you have confidence in your capacities and abilities? In today\u2019s 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-is-confidence\">What is Confidence?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Confidence appears as a feeling of trust in one\u2019s abilities, qualities and judgment. It\u2019s about valuing yourself, regardless of any imperfection you or others might perceive. Self-efficacy and self-esteem are off-shoots of this trust.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Self-Efficacy<\/em> comes from this sense of self we develop when we master skills and achieve goals. It encourages positive behaviours because we\u2019ve seen the positive outcomes of them.\u00a0<\/li><li><em>Self-Esteem <\/em>is a more general sense that we can cope with that\u2019s going on. What\u2019s more, it reminds us that we have a right to be happy. \u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/10\/20075827\/pawel-czerwinski-7dVBX9ecSzQ-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/10\/20075827\/pawel-czerwinski-7dVBX9ecSzQ-unsplash.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/10\/20075827\/pawel-czerwinski-7dVBX9ecSzQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-the-benefits-of-confidence\">The Benefits of Confidence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Having confidence make you happier. But, how? Well, it encourages:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Better Performance.<\/strong> The energy spent worrying if you\u2019re good enough, is instead devoted to your efforts and work ethic.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Healthy Relationships. <\/strong>Not only does confidence help you better understand and love yourself and others, but it gives you the strength to set and enforce boundaries.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Openness to Try New Things. <\/strong>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.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Resilience. <\/strong>Life is full of challenge and adversities. But, believing in yourself gives you the ability to bounce back.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-exercises-and-mantras\">Exercises and Mantras<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to build up your self-esteem? Then, check out these exercises and mantras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-how-to-appear-more-confident\">How to Appear More Confident<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes you need to fake it to make it. Appearing confident encourages that behaviour to become second nature. Confidence comes from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Speech and Body Language.<\/strong> 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.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Energy and Enthusiasm. <\/strong>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.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Expertise and Knowledge.<\/strong> 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.gooroo.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/10\/20075840\/sydney-rae-geM5lzDj4Iw-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/10\/20075840\/sydney-rae-geM5lzDj4Iw-unsplash.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/10\/20075840\/sydney-rae-geM5lzDj4Iw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-mantras\">Mantras<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Words are powerful creatures. Use these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/journal-prompts-for-positivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mantras<\/a> to help boost your confidence! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I AM:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Worth the extra effort.<\/li><li>Choosing positive thoughts.<\/li><li>In control of my actions.<\/li><li>Responsible for myself.<\/li><li>Powerful.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, setting healthy habits will vitalise self-worth. <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.gooroo.com\/courses\/work-it-out-hiit-circuit-training\/803\">Exercising<\/a> and eating healthily are great ways to feed your mind and your body the nutrients they need to perform at their best. What\u2019s more, this is a great way to learn a new skill, encourage a new hobby, and\/or pick up a new recipe!\u00a0You are worthy and life is worth it. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you trust your own judgement? Do you have confidence in your capacities and abilities? 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