Use the Nudge Theory to reach your goals, become more confident, and get a better ending for everything you aspire to.
Our society often seduces us into believing that a higher salary, an Ivy-League education or a prestigious occupation may bump up our confidence. Although there are sprinkles of truth in this, what transpires upon closer examination is that none of these elements are a sustainable source of self-esteem.
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Self-awareness and self-consciousness are not synonyms–knowing this can make a huge difference to your confidence.
What’s the myth Comparisons are bad for your self-esteem and need to be avoided. Constantly looking over at the other side of the fence, where the grass appears to be greener, makes you envious, bitter and unappreciative of your own accomplishments. Why it’s not quite true Comparisons are a complex matter. While on one hand, …
You’ve heard of S.M.A.R.T goals, correct? In order not to set yourself for failure, experts tell us, you need to pick goals that are smart, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-oriented. This makes sense, of course. But here is the wrinkle— S.M.A.R.T goals were created as a managerial tool in organisations. On a personal level, easily …
Everyone deals with confidence issues at one time or another. Without confidence we’re unable to live out many of the possibilities that life presents us with. I struggled with a huge lack of confidence when I was younger. It was seriously damaging and had a dramatic affect on the way I lived my daily life. Eventually, …
Positive affirmations don’t work if you don’t believe them.
What’s the myth: Almost every article online proposing tips and tricks on boosting your confidence has a variation of this hack—”Fake confidence to become more confident.” It’s the magic elixir that can solve your self-esteem woes. Why it doesn’t work: In a previous post, I wrote about this flawed advice and why it doesn’t quite …