{"id":10310,"date":"2016-09-07T10:00:22","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T09:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stonebridge-blog.positive-dedicated.net\/?p=10310"},"modified":"2021-11-26T09:22:39","modified_gmt":"2021-11-26T09:22:39","slug":"how-to-build-self-confidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/make-a-change\/how-to-build-self-confidence\/","title":{"rendered":"Top tips on how to build self-confidence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lack self-confidence? Here&#8217;s some tips to help you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Confidence is one of the key personal traits employers look for. If you lack self-confidence \u2013 you\u2019re not alone, even the greatest leaders lack this trait, it is a mind-set that takes effort to uphold, and has to be learned and understood like any other skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s some tips to build confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fake it&nbsp;until you make it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The way you carry yourself can say a lot about you, your body language can show people how secure&nbsp;or insecure you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning how to present yourself in a way that shows you are ready to take command can be an effective way to build self-confidence. Acting the part will give the impression you can take control and people will believe&nbsp;in you more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>How to fake it:<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Holding your head up high<\/li><li>Sitting up straight<\/li><li>Bringing your shoulders back to align with your spine<\/li><li>Maintaining good eye contact<\/li><li>Having a firm handshake<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dress to impress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you look great, you feel great. Choosing clothing and accessories that fit well, suit your lifestyle and industry, and make you feel good, will inevitably increase your self-confidence.&nbsp;Don\u2019t be scared to wear accessories or clothing that help you express your personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/business-suit-690048_1280.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/business-suit-690048_1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dress to impress\" class=\"wp-image-10323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/business-suit-690048_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/business-suit-690048_1280.jpg 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speak assertively<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking assertively, not aggressively, displays your self-confidence. Having a steady, rhythmic tone and avoiding \u2018ums\u2019, \u2018ahs\u2019 and \u2018ers\u2019 engages the listener and gives you the illusion of self-esteem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Things to avoid when speaking:<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nervous chatter<\/li><li>High-pitched chatter<\/li><li>Senseless giggles<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Positive thinking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Positive energy cause positive outcomes, so start thinking positively in situations and avoid negativity, it will make you seem more&nbsp;level-headed. Surrounding yourself with happy positive people who make you smile and laugh will make you feel better and people will start to enjoy your company. This way of living will help you advance more peace and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/positive-725842_1280.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/positive-725842_1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"positive thinking\" class=\"wp-image-10325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/positive-725842_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/positive-725842_1280.jpg 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To conclude\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having self-confidence will benefit you in so many ways including health, social ease, happiness and so much more. Not only will you feel and look better, but so many more opportunities are available to people with self-esteem. Employers will be more willing to employ you if you ooze confidence because you are seen as more pleasant to be around. Start your journey to self-confidence now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lack self-confidence? Here&#8217;s some tips to help you Confidence is one of the key personal traits employers look for. If you lack self-confidence \u2013 you\u2019re not alone, even the greatest leaders lack this trait, it is a mind-set that takes effort to uphold, and has to be learned and understood like any other skill. 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