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 …
Positive affirmations don’t work if you don’t believe them.
With the cheer of Christmas upon us, it’s that time of the year again when magic comes alive and along with it– the feelings that everything is possible, if you truly believe it. With the New Year looming ahead of us, our goals, dreams and aspirations become our main priority again. We want to write …
Have you ever wished you were a wizard? The kind that can wave his/her wand, pronounce few words and make something happen? No, this is not a trick question. Nor it’s a test on your knowledge of the Harry Potter books either. Although we primarily think of “magic words” as a purely fictional idea, this …
“Presence” is a delightful book. It’s packed with good advice, scientific evidence, and inspiring stories of people who have overcome various adversities in life, only to become stronger. Along the way, they have also acquired a precious skill—the ability to command respect and inspire others, only with their presence.
Confidence is about feeling good in our own skin. Use these three small confidence-boosting “nudges” daily to help youself become more self-assured.
Success and confidence can come from different sources, we all know this, some more prevalent or lasting than others. We often think that the “pursuit of more” will bring us greater satisfaction — that if we are the fairest and the richest in the land, our sense of worth will sky-rocket and will stay up forever. And when it doesn’t, we are thrown in a turmoil of disappointment and dissatisfaction.