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Is it Possible to Enhance Self Confidence?

Popular belief is that it is possible to enhance self-confidence by external

affirmations and positive thinking. There is some truth in this. It is most im-

portant to increase self confidence by setting and achieving goals –

thereby building competence. Without this underlying competence, we

do not enhance self-confidence, but build shallow over-confidence,

which brings upsets and failures in life.

Bad news for the modern society and in accordance with my Guru,

Stephen Covey’s philosophy is: “There is no short cut, or quick fix

solution!”

The good news is that increasing self confidence is genuinely achievable.

It requires focus and determination. Another good part is that the things you

will do to enhance self-confidence will also build success – after all, your

confidence will come from real, solid achievements.

Vital Mindset to increase Self Confidence

• Carry out an introspection to assess your strengths and weaknesses as

on date. Make a note of your strengths. Think about them every day.

• Positive thinking: Our mind often has vivid memories of failures and
successes.

Failures could be like:

⿞ You fell down as a child and others laughed.

⿞ You embarrassed yourself by some stupid behaviour.

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