Understanding confidence

How do we recognise confidence in a person? We look at how they behave in most situations. Whether or not they dither when faced with certain situations or show self-assurance.

 What do we notice?

• Caring about appearance -  letting everyone know they care, i.e. the way they look, the way they dress, their deportment.

• Understanding - because of the knowledge gathered and how it is used.

• Know what they want - not afraid to set goals to achieve them.

• Thinking positively - always trying to avoid negative thinking.

• Behaviour - knowing how to behave appropriately in each individual situation.

• Getting things done - never lazy by putting things off.

• Solutions - looking for a solution to a problem rather than feeling nothing can be done.

• Optimistic - always believing there is a positive outcome.

• Respectful - always showing respect for others especially in differences of opinion.

• Confident - never afraid to take the first step.

 What happens if we are not confident?

 We feel:

• lonely 

• embarrassed and awkward

• in awe of confident people

• useless

• pessimistic

• depressed

• misunderstood

• resentful.

With confidence, you have won before you have started.

Marcus Garvey