Believing in Yourself and Building Self Confidence

Self confidence what is it, where does it come from and how do you get it? There is not a particular formula that can be sought out or fabricated. It can be illusive for most and some have tried various means of attaining it though a hairstyle, a "look" or social acceptance. Truth is you can have an abundance of money, loyal followers and a successful career but it does not mean you will have self confidence.

You probably have met or know someone who has a false sense of self confidence; the "one upper" who knows more or has more than you do, or the individual who "says all the right things" but somehow still comes across arrogant or dishonest. You can try to fake self confidence but others will see the truth in you. Self confidence is honest, modest and is compelling to others.

Self confidence is an attribute that allows you to believe in yourself and the ability to accept yourself regardless of your imperfections. It will give you a sense of presence. Self confidence is a belief in your own self worth, your own value and the knowledge that you have something to offer to others.

How do you find this belief? You begin with identifying what sets you apart from everyone else and what you have to offer. Once you identify what this quality or attribute is, you begin to grow it and cultivate it by applying it in everyday life for your enhancement.

I will use myself as an example.

In high school I was not a natural athlete however, I believed if I used all effort and applied myself I would have success. This proved true in track as well as in basketball and volleyball though am not tall. I was not the best in these sports but because I believed in "trying harder" I was always a starter.

I then took this basic principle "trying harder" and applied it to my personal life with relationships and cooking and then into my professional career. I have found that my "never say can't" mentality is a proven method that draws people to me and generates belief in me, which has been the catalyst to the successes I believe am going to achieve.

You must believe in yourself in order for others to learn to believe in YOU. Believing in yourself and your own worth will bring about the self confidence you will need to succeed in selling yourself and achieve your own personal and professional aspirations!