Book 9: Using Strengths to Solve Challenges

2. Confidence Will Promote Positive Change

The perception you have of yourself not only affects how other people see you, but it can affect how you view the world and act in it. Sometimes we can’t control these things, such as embarrassing moments or recent mistakes, but there are many things we can do that can boost our confidence. When we remember our earlier successes or imagine a goal we want to achieve, we get an instant confidence boost and can feel better about the choices we make. When we are confident in ourselves, we are more apt to make positive changes without being fearful and without our own criticism.

Tips to build confidence:

• Dress nice.
• Present confident body language.
• Offer your opinion and insights.
• Compliment other people – it makes you feel good too!