Building Confidence

A year from now you’ll wish you had started today! STEPS WITH GOALS Acknowledge that a change is needed. Show motivation and a positive mindset for your challenges ahead. Use positive self-talk and belief. Recognise and confirm your strengths. Clarify your vision and values. Plan ahead for your future. Visualise and confirm your success. Respond positively to feedback. Persevere, stay in control and focused. Reap your achievements and rewards. GOALS WILL HELP YOU Know and understand yourself better. Overcome barriers and setbacks. Gain more confidence. Set and achieve your chosen goals. Personal satisfaction and achievements. What do you need to do and achieve in the next 3 to 6 months? What do you need to do and achieve in the next year? What do you need to do and achieve in the next 2 to 3 years? Do you need the tools and techniques to get ahead? Do you have a life coach or mentor and role model? Take big steps, call to action. “I agree to coach / mentor you to the very best of my ability, to believe in you, to encourage you and to give you 100% of my energy and commitment.” “Push yourself because no one else is going to do it for you.” “You can never plan the future by the past.” Don’t beat yourself up when you make a mistake. Recognise the things that get you down. Don’t focus on things you have no control over. Don’t strive for perfection. Set up a successful workshop with clients using Oakleaf Enterprise, a charity in Guildford, Surrey. Participants achieved learning skills, steps, and techniques that can improve confidence, self-esteem, and self-care. Participants were given handouts, action plans, and goals to implement. The atmosphere was relaxed, with participants sharing experiences and building new friendships. These sessions provide much-needed help to those suffering from mental health issues. Meditation Sessions [Boosting Wellbeing] [One-to-One or Group Sessions / Workshop] “Better understanding of what makes you tick because you’re taking time to try different things.” Building Confidence: Steps to Help You Achieve More 8 Powerful Tips >Stop Comparing Yourself To Others One way to help build confidence is to stop trying to compare yourself with others. Remember, we often only see a small part of others’ lives and qualities. Everyone thinks, feels, learns, and perceives differently. You are unique, with your own abilities and potential. No two fingerprints are the same. Comparing yourself to others often involves idolizing those who seem to have it all. Focus instead on developing your own strengths and pursuing your goals. >Always Make Eye Contact Making eye contact shows confidence and respect. A trick is to look between the eyebrows to appear engaged without staring directly into someone’s eyes. Practicing good eye contact can boost your confidence in all interactions. Improving your physical appearance through exercise, good hygiene, and dressing sharply can also enhance your confidence. Compliment others genuinely to foster positive relationships and boost your self-esteem. Helping others, facing your fears, and carrying confidence with you in daily interactions are all strategies to increase self-assurance. Set Goals and Take Action Define your goals clearly, positively, and with purpose. Use a structured plan to assess your current situation, set specific objectives, gather necessary information, and develop a timeline for achievement. Regularly review and celebrate your progress. Consider coaching or mentoring support to help clarify your path and maintain motivation. Start today, believe in yourself, and make positive changes to realize your full potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr