Are you confident?
Do you wake up every day knowing that you're going to accomplish what you set out to do?
Would people who meet you or see you walk into a room describe you as confident?
If not, chances are, your lack of confidence is what's holding you back.
Moment by moment, everything you do and don't do is directly related to your level of confidence.
See, I believe most people are confident but they don't know how to protect it.
So, here's what I recommend that you do.
Step 1: Manage your input - I recommend NOT reading or watching the daily news. Nothing in there gives you the feeling that you already have everything you need to become successful. Step 2: Don't hang out with other Negative People - I may get some flack from this one. I know how nurturing it might be to share common frustrations with each other but more often than not, it creates more uncertainty and inevitably you will think that "The grass is greener...somewhere else." Trust me, it's not. It rarely is.
Step 3: STOP worrying about what other people think. Most people don't truly care for your best interests anyway. Just hang out with people who really know you, like you, love you. Or, at least stick with people who make you feel good.
Step 4: Stay on top of your game. Pay attention to your family, and the people who are most important to you. Peace of mind is the fertile ground of confidence.
Step 5: Stick with what you know. Don't try to be something you're not. Come to grips with your DNA and let your natural self guide you to your mission in life.
Step 6: Fall in love with yourself. Eat right. Exercise daily. Get ADJUSTED :),Get plenty of rest. If you're out of shape, make getting healthy your number 1 priority. Seriously, stop the madness. Do whatever it takes to live a clean life. If not now, when?
Step 7: Act as if. Imagine what you would look, act, and be like if you were already that person that you want to become. How would you dress? What would your body language be like? What kind of attitude would you have? Remember this and BE that person now!
Step 8: Focus on the moment. Anytime you feel depressed or anxious, breath deeply and focus only on the moment. Chances are, AT THAT MOMENT you are not threatened. You are not in danger. AT THAT MOMENT, you are in control and okay. Stay in the moment as long as you can. Get out of your head.
Step 9: Make others feel good about themselves. It really is true; treat people the way you want to be treated. GO OVER THE TOP with your kindness. Compliment them. Make them feel confident!
Step 10: Watch your words. Be careful what you say. Words create reality. No more whining, complaining, excuses, blaming, or gossip. Stop talking about the past; how things used to be. It doesn't matter. Let your stories go.
Protecting your confidence makes making decisions a lot easier which in turn will help achieve whatever you set out to do or become.
I know this is a little different than what I usually post, but sometimes we all need to work on our mental attitude and keep it sharp and healthy. We live in a world that is not always the easiest to be our best. "Watching Your Back," Your Health Coach, Dr. Ross Coccimiglio
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