Be more confident!
Its much easier said than done, we get repeatedly told to be confident and we will do well in life. But how do you be more confident? and if you can’t, can you fake it?
The answer is yes, the fake it till you make it technique can actual work to make you appear a confident person and in doing so you will become one.
Initial impressions are made by Body Language, your body language is screaming out how you feel on the inside. If you don’t feel confident you will not look it.
Make a conscious effort to hold yourself tall with your head slightly raised. Making yourself look bigger demonstrates power and like you can handle any situation that comes your way. Increase eye contact with the people you are speaking too, of course don’t stare them out.. but show them that you are listening and engaged in the conversation and you shall appear more confident.
Experts suggest pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone shall build your confidence. They suggest techniques such as public speaking to increase confidence. My opinion on this is mixed as if the attempt at public speaking does not go well it could potentially have the opposite affect on your confidence.
My suggestion to increase confidence levels would be to focus on your body language and positive affirmations. Telling yourself you are something each day, your subconscious listens and on some level retains it. For example telling yourself you are brilliant at public speaking each day you will no doubt be somewhat better at public speaking after sometime.
Belief in your own abilities is where true confidence is found. You can do anything you truly put your mind too.
