As a child, I always assumed that confidence is just a characteristic in a person to firmly present their thoughts to a group of people. While growing up, I learned that confidence is more than a belief in somebody/something. It takes confidence to order food at a restaurant, to have a telephonic conversation or to talk to a sales personnel while shopping. A thing as simple as stepping out of the house needs confidence.
No matter how much we have gained or achieved, we often tend to come across situations that make us feel under-confident in our ability to handle them. But thankfully, it’s easy to face situations like these if you pay attention to a few things that can make you feel confident within yourself. It’s in your hands to be able to implement them and use them to your advantage every time you feel that you are lacking confidence:
1. Use Eye Contact: Looking in the eyes of the person you are talking to gives an impression that you are paying attention to what is being said. Avoid looking at your phone when you are talking to someone and establish a proper eye contact to convey the fact that you are attentive to detail.
2. A Confident Handshake: A confident handshake is a great gesture to start and end the conversation. Handshake is not just a way to greet someone, it’s a reflection of your overall personality. Make it sure to greet people with a confident handshake to establish an excellent first impression.
3. Surround Yourself With Loving People: Who all you surround yourself with determines who you actually become as a person. Always choose to be around people who impart positive energy and make you feel confident in who you are. Positive people will always try to push you ahead in life and you will barely find yourself questioning your abilities. Always try to reciprocate the love you get as it gives a boost to your self-confidence when you know that you are spreading love around you.
4. Get Organized: If you wish to find the confidence to get your day right, start by being organized right from the time you wake up. I never bothered to make my bed in the morning until college but the day I started doing it, I started feeling contended with how I was going about the day. Any day started in an unorganized manner usually ends up being chaotic. Get your things prioritized, eat on time and make sure that you practice self-care every day.
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