6 steps to build confidence
by Parker · 28 things on Twos
- Reflect on your accomplishments
- Write down your accomplishments and read them.
- Practice gratitude for how far you've come.
- I use Twos to track my accomplishments and remember them.
- Believe in yourself
- Believe in your ability to learn.
- Don't focus excessively on whether you or not you have the ability.
- Don't worry about what others think — focus on yourself, not a theoretical and judgmental audience.
- "Confidence can also be built by rewriting the narratives in our heads about our worthiness. This involves identifying self-limiting beliefs and reframing them." Rameya Shanmugavelayutham
- Set realistic goals
- Confidence is built on accomplishment.
- Set goals you can accomplish to build momentum.
- Visualize yourself achieving your goals.
- Make progress every day
- Create routines to inspire action every day.
- “The best way to build confidence in a given area is to invest energy in it and work hard at it.” - Tony Schwartz
- Embrace new opportunities to prove you can do difficult things.
- Learn something new and do research.
- Think long-term and face your fears.
- “Try things you don’t think you can do. Failure can be very useful for building confidence.” - Deborah Gruenfeld
- Take care of your body
- When you feel good, you play good.
- Focus on your diet, exercise, meditation, and sleep.
- Talk positively to yourself
- Have positive self-talk or affirmation sessions.
- Stop comparing yourself to others.
- Be kind to yourself.
- Read books, follow people on social media, or listen to podcasts that encourage self-confidence.