When we learn to do the right thing at the right time, it boosts our confidence. When we learn to make the right decisions, it boosts our confidence. It is our confidence that leads to success. If we are indecisive, it means that we are not confident. In other words, lack of confidence mars success as well as happiness that follows success.
Here are a dozen handpicked actions that you could put into practice to boost your confidence. The next time you are in a dilemma, these tips may be helpful in arriving at a decision if you practice these measures.
If something feels wrong, don’t do it. Trust your intuition—it is a message from your soul. If you do something that runs counter to your conscience, that will weigh heavily on your mind forever.
Whatever you want to say—be absolutely clear about it. Otherwise, it might end up in doubts and miscommunication. It follows without saying that miscommunication can never bring the kind of results we expect. Take out some time to hone your communication skills. You will notice that crisp and clear communication can work wonders for you.
Don’t spend all your energy on pleasing people. It is not worth it. You can’t please everyone and you don’t have to please everyone. There’s an old saying to the effect that “If you try to please everyone, you will please none.”
Always give your instincts their rightful due. Trust them with all your heart. Human beings base their decision on their intellect to and are often hit the wrong spots. On the other hand, animals base their decisions on their instincts. That is one of the reasons why they are able to take split-second decisions. That is what keeps them on high alert all the time. That is called survival instinct.
Stop badmouthing about others as well as yourself. If you speak ill of others, you will be nailed sooner or later. If you speak negatively about yourself, you will ultimately go into depression.
Dreams are the stuff success is made of. Dream big. It costs nothing. Even if 10% of a big dream comes true that would mean a lot more that 90% of a small-time dream.
If your mind says ‘No’ to a situation, go ahead and be bold enough to say ‘No.’ If someone fails to take you seriously, put down your foot and tell them that when you say ‘No,’ it means ‘No.’
If you want to go along with a situation, let everyone know in clear terms that it is a ‘Yes’ as far as you are concerned. Sometimes, you miss opportunities just because you are ambiguous about a situation. Don’t be afraid to say ‘Yes’ when you mean to say ‘Yes.’
Be kind to everyone. But don’t forget that everyone includes you. If you spend all your time obliging others, you will rarely find time to take care of yourself. So, be kind to yourself and take some time of for self-care.
All of us have our control panels. We are in control of many things. But somethings are beyond our control. Understand the difference and base your decisions on this logic. You will save at least 50% on your heartburns if you don’t go after things beyond your control with the determination of a battering ram.
Beware of people who are given to drama and negativity. Keep narcists at arm’s length. Give them a wide berth. Don’t let them dump their negativity on you.
Human beings are social animals. Love and compassion come naturally to them. In fact, these represent our core necessities as well as our core competence. If we are given to hatred, we push our human values to test. Hatred is inhuman to say the least. We are born to love one another. That’s what human life is all about. Be an ambassador of selfless love. Spread the message of love and peace. Be happy and make the world happy.
