| Our success in relationships, business, sports and | | | | affirmations. Many of our beliefs and actions come |
| spiritual endeavors is largely determined by our | | | | from words or actions that others have given us |
| self image and confidence. Those who exhibit | | | | in the past. They may not have been true then |
| confidence in themselves and their choices seem | | | | and they certainly are not true now. You have |
| to attract good things, people and experiences to | | | | the power and duty to say to yourself over and |
| their lives. | | | | over again "I may have been Late (or lazy, |
| It seems as those who have learned the tricks | | | | disorganized, unkind, procrastinator etc.) in the |
| and tips of self confidence seem to be magnets | | | | past, but now and forever more I am choosing to |
| for better treatment, more opportunities and | | | | be on time every time (or industrious, organized, |
| deeper relationships. It is in our best interest to | | | | kind, prompt etc.) |
| learn some of the ways that confident people | | | | 5. Recognize there are a number of solutions to |
| think and act, so that we too may share the joy | | | | every situation. There is no one and only way to |
| and good fortune. | | | | do anything. People who get locked into "my way" |
| Here are 5 Tips that we have incorporated in our | | | | thinking, lose sight of the creative, innovative and |
| family to build confidence | | | | imaginative ways to solve problems. |
| 1. Focus on your strengths and hire out your | | | | All of us have weaknesses and insecurities. The |
| weaknesses. Of course you can do the lawn | | | | trick is to take a good look at how those past |
| work, and straighten the garage, and run a | | | | belief systems got there and if they are serving |
| business, but you are best at running the business. | | | | us well. If not, then as an intelligent person who |
| Barter, trade or hire others who are good at | | | | has choices in life. Choose to let those things go |
| what you are not to do it faster and better. | | | | that do not serve us and incorporate those habits |
| 2. Visualize yourself succeeding. If you can see a | | | | and beliefs that do help us to succeed. |
| clear picture of what success will look and feel | | | | The world needs strong, confident people to step |
| like, you increase your chances of reaching it. | | | | up in relationships, businesses, communities and |
| 3. Ask for others to teach and mentor you. The | | | | neighborhoods. It is time to assume the mantle of |
| most flattering question to an expert is "Wow, I | | | | confidence and esteem and recognize you have |
| am impressed. Will you teach me how to do | | | | much to contribute and share. |
| that?" It is important to cultivate people who will | | | | I have confidence in you. Please use this |
| help you to grow and develop your talents. Even | | | | information to overcome anxious and depressed |
| the very act of asking is empowering. Determine | | | | feelings. You deserve to feel brave and sure of |
| what you want and keep asking until you get it. | | | | your ability to affect your life. |
| 4. Replace negative self talk with positive | | | | |