Someone who is self-assured shows confidence in what they say and do because they are sure of their own abilities. Being self-assured means having a firm grasp of your abilities and being empowered within your character.
1. Becoming Aware Of Self-Limiting Beliefs
Try to identify any self-limiting beliefs that you might have. These could be beliefs about yourself that restrict you from being your best self. Very often, these limiting beliefs can begin in childhood with negative thoughts such as: “I’m not good in front of an audience”. These attitudes can hold you back and prevent you from progressing and realising your true potential. It’s challenging to identify these beliefs, but it’s important to understand them to reshape your thoughts.
2. Acknowledge Your Failures
A self-assured person can acknowledge their failures whilst having the confidence to bounce back from them. It’s better to try and fail than not to have tried at all. Try to view your failures as lessons, each time you fail you are one step closer to success. Use this resilience to take a step forward in the right direction.
3. Face Your Fears
Approach fears with a new mindset, and try to think about the opportunities they may provide. Fears are often irrational and facing them can help to break them down. For example, a fear of rejection might prevent you from going to a job interview, asking someone out on a date or telling somebody you love them.
4. Create Your Purpose
Having a purpose in life will help you to feel more self-assured. Purpose can give you direction in life and make your goals more clear. For example, if you would like to travel the world, use this ambition to navigate life’s challenges to ensure that you get it done!
5. Be You, Be Unique
Be proud of your individual quirks and what makes you, you. Being self-assured means accepting that you are unique and different and there is nothing wrong with that. Feel empowered in the knowledge that you are enough. Challenging negative thoughts and incorporating positive self-talk will only encourage you to explore your uniqueness further.
6. Seek Professional Help
If you are still struggling with a lack of self-assurance maybe it’s time to reach out. A professional like Healthy Mind Coaching will help you to challenge self-limiting beliefs and build up your self-assurance.
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