You are tougher than you think!

Written by Caroline Jalango


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Do you remember when you were young and unpopular and you thought that you would never find love or have a fulfilling relationship? But you did.

7 Key Steps to Unshakable Confidence

Written by Steve Brunkhorst


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7 Key Steps to Unshakable Confidence © 2004 By Steve Brunkhorst http://www.AchieveEzine.com

Do you remember that day? Perhaps it was your first job interview. Perhaps you were speaking to a group forrepparttar 123018 first time. Maybe you were starting a challenging new career or meeting a special person forrepparttar 123019 first time. Your throat became dry and your knees wanted to shake.

You were about to leave a place of mental and emotional safety. You were putting your skills onrepparttar 123020 line and taking a risk. If you were successful, there could be great reward. However, self-doubt was trying to discourage you.

Confidence is essential in our lives; without it, we will not makerepparttar 123021 first attempt to do what we really want. Confidence allows us to move forward despite temporary discouragement. So where does confidence come from, and how can we become and remain confident? Here are seven actions that will help to develop unshakable confidence.

1. Expand Your Knowledge

Gaining new skills for any endeavor - personal or career - isrepparttar 123022 first step toward confidence. Identify key areas where you need more confidence to be successful. Then expand your knowledge by taking courses, reading books, and attending learning events. Tele-classes are enjoyable and convenient for learning and discussing ideas with a peer group. Continuous learning is essential for maintaining a high level of confidence.

2. Experience Small Successes

Confidence also comes from experiencing small daily successes. They are like rewards for putting knowledge into action. They may not berepparttar 123023 final goal. Yet they are important. Even a pat onrepparttar 123024 back from a colleague or a compliment for a job well done will boost a person's level of confidence. Keep track of each small success you experience. You will begin to feel your confidence grow day by day.

3. Exercise Passionate Faith

Confident people have faith thatrepparttar 123025 Creator has a special plan for their lives. They appear to know inherently that when they follow this plan, they will be successful. If you want to achieve something, you absolutely must believe that it is possible for you. You must believe firmly in your potential. A passionate faith will lead you to find and follow that purpose.

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