Boost Your Confidence
Three Tips To Get That Swagger
We all know those people who are just brimming with self-confidence. And because of that, it seems, they get the cutest guys, the best jobs, and the last pair of shoes. Sure, we may be a little jealous, but we ultimately wish we had their swagger.
To get some ideas on how to bolster your self-confidence, we consulted with Caroline Adams Miller, MAPP, professional certified coach and author of Creating Your Best Life. Here are her top three tips to get you back to loving you!
Go Outside Your Comfort Zone Every Day. Each day, try to accomplish something that scares or challenges you, whether it’s committing to run a marathon, volunteering to take on more leadership at work, speaking in public, or handling hamsters (they’re so little, but there’s something really terrifying…). Research shows that achieving these goals makes you proud, leading to real confidence. Ok, time to get that black belt — PAZOW!
Share Good News with People Who Believe in You. “You want to be around people who respond in a positive, energizing way,” says Miller. “That first person you share news with can either kill your progress or make it go forward.” Don’t pay attention to ho-hum friends who aren’t enthusiastic or interested in your growth. They can be major confidence crushers.
Prime Your Environment. Priming means changing your environment with words, pictures, songs, or aromas that evoke self-confidence. For example, Miller advises all of her clients to change their computer passwords to reflect positive and confident times. Our password is currently “fabfitfunisthebestest44.” (Don’t hack into our email!)
Have a great weekend!
xx, The FabFitFun Team
