Confidence Wins
The best part about being human is that we have a choice in what we think, how we feel, and how we choose to act. And being confident, is an essential component for anyone looking for success in their career. Confidence at the workplace is knowing what you’re good at and the values you provide to the organization. In reality, self-confidence is often a more important asset than skill and knowledge, or even experience. Anytime we step into the zone of certainty and confidence, it gives us a sense of power, strength and help us to evolve as a better person. As with everything in life, being confident or timid, happy or sad are all choices.”- Career Geek
Were you ever intrigued by someone who was Successful, Authoritative, Demand Respect, Poised, Well-groomed, an Advocate, with Principles and Did the Right Thing? It is not surprising because these individuals are "Distinguished!"
In the workplace confident people don’t think much, they execute work quickly. They are not shy about sharing any new ideas that can lead to progress in the organization. They are reassuring to others, provide leading practice recommendations, trustworthy, and build healthy relationships.
Think about who you are and add the skills below to build or maintain a high confidence level:
Become self aware – this is critical, before you can develop yourself you need to know what you stand for and what you want, it brings clarity to your life.
Self Acceptance – don’t compare yourself to others, be proud of who you are, don’t resist what you don’t like but find ways to get through it, accept yourself and others to eliminate judging.
Have clarity – indecisiveness creates confusion and stimulate insecurities.
Don’t tolerate toxic people – set boundaries and know that you don’t have to be impacted by their negative mood.
Don’t be afraid to celebrate your success and others success – do not mistaken with boasting or bragging which lead to resentment from others.
Prioritize what’s most important – do what is necessary, you cannot do everything, knowing what to focus on prevents stress and burnout.
Take responsibility – only you can get yourself what you want, don’t make your happiness someone else’s responsibility.
Never give up – failures are lessons designed to help you refocus, this is a positive process, no need to beat yourself up.
Lift up others – embrace cooperativeness instead of competition, empowering others allow you to refine and further develop your craft.
Stay positive – keep your light shining.
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