Five things confident people practise

Are you willing to 'do the work' and make an effort each day to stretch yourself out of your comfort zone to increase your confidence? In order to stand up, stand out and not be destabilised by obstacles and setbacks, you have to work on developing your inner core muscles daily. Success and confidence don't fall in our lap; we have to take action and give up what is not working to get the results we desire.

1. Confident people banish anxiety and fear in its entirety

Anxiety and fear corrode our spirit, sap our strength, ruin our focus and crush our confidence and self-esteem. Setting aside some time each day to practise mindfulness meditation, pray, chant, go for a walk or run, practise yoga or listen to some calming music helps us reconnect with ourselves, grounds and centres us and diffuses anxiety and stress.

2. Confident people are not too proud to ask for help or for advice

Not asking for help and struggling is a futile exercise. Acting like a martyr by wanting to appear like we know it all is not the cool thing to do. Confident people are not full of pride, so they don't feel awkward asking for help or admitting they don't know everything. They listen to learn and learn to listen, and when they need to, they reach out.

3. Confident people are not living in fear; they are living in courage

They are aware fear is dispelled every time they rely on their inner strength and face uncertainty with courage. They watch their self - talk and make sure it's positive, so they can give their full attention to the events transpiring and override fear so they can cultivate a healthy self-image even in the face of adversity. 

4. Confident people turn an adversity into an opportunity

They keep situations in perspective as they understand no problem means the end of their world. They don't become destabilised or devastated when things go pear-shaped. They realise every situation offers a unique opportunity to respond in a more mindful way and that they can transform an obstacle into an opportunity by shifting their perspective.

5. Confident people don't hang out with toxic people  

They are careful not to spend too much time or energy around energy vampires, Debbie downers or moaners. They are aware enough to know that whoever they associate with, they emulate. Confident people are not rude or aggressive to toxic people; they just don't engage with them for long or hook into their drama. 

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