{"id":756,"date":"2023-12-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zayatherapy.com\/sit-reiciendis-illum-et-est-nobis-fuga\/"},"modified":"2023-12-11T21:06:34","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T21:06:34","slug":"sit-reiciendis-illum-et-est-nobis-fuga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zayatherapy.com\/mn\/sit-reiciendis-illum-et-est-nobis-fuga\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Your Confidence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Building<\/strong> inner confidence<\/strong> is such a rewarding feeling and enables you to find your true values and worth.\u00a0 <\/span>Let\u2019s explore how\u2026and start your journey to true confidence (inside and out!).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Exploring your inner voice<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Many of us have an inner voice that is with us all of the time. Sometimes, it is a little whisper; other days, it is loud enough to disrupt all of our thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Have you ever taken the time to really listen to what your inner voice says to you? Why not take five minutes now? Close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths. Relax. <\/span><\/p>\n

Now, remember a time when your confidence was knocked. Perhaps you felt embarrassed or made a silly mistake. What did your inner voice say? Was it critical? How does it sound? Really listen.<\/span><\/p>\n

My advice is to now make this voice insignificant \u2013 give it a silly name; give it a \u2018form\u2019 and change it into a cartoon character or a small insect. Make the sound of the voice quiet or funny. Put this \u2018image\u2019 outside of yourself \u2013 imagine you are disposing of it. This is all your inner voice should be in this situation \u2013 something small, insignificant, and to be quickly removed from your thoughts and disposed of.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Replacing your critical inner voice with a confident state<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of listening to the critical inner voice that knocks your confidence and feelings of self-worth, now find a voice and image that will encourage and support you in difficult situations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Start right now \u2013 close your eyes again and imagine a time when you have been proud of an achievement. Think of a time when you felt confident and happy, as a result of your hard work or a good decision.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you are picturing this, think of a strong and powerful image to represent this feeling, perhaps a tall strong oak tree or a vibrant, colorful butterfly. You can also add an action \u2013 perhaps clench your fist, touch a ring or give a thumbs up. Something positive \u2013 even a big smile. Release the action and open your eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next time you don\u2019t feel confident or your inner voice is \u2018getting too loud\u2019, bring this image to mind again and do your chosen action. Keep practicing and you will make this imagery stronger and stronger. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can also adopt a strong and confident stance. All of this positivity (in your thoughts and in your actions) releases endorphins and these will naturally assist you to feel confident within.<\/span><\/p>\n

When we do this regularly, we will genuinely feel more confident. In turn, we find it easier to look at \u2018weaknesses\u2019 in a detached way. Importantly, we can quickly \u2018crush\u2019 that critical inner voice with an image of strength and resilience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The next step – feel the fear and do it anyway<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The techniques above can help you to re-centre yourself when feelings of self-doubt arise. However, there is a bigger step to take in order to truly achieve your goals, if confidence is something that holds you back:<\/span><\/p>\n

Eventually, you will have to \u201cfeel the fear and do it anyway\u201d!<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I am sure there are times when you look around and see other people who seem confident and are doing things you could never imagine \u2013 like speaking out in meetings, giving speeches or attaining board level jobs. Did you know that many are just as afraid, nervous and have feelings of self-doubt, just like you? The difference is that they do not let these feelings stop them. They do not let their inner voice \u2018win\u2019. They know how to handle it. And you can too!<\/span><\/p>\n

With practice, you really can quieten that inner voice swiftly and effectively. You can overcome those feelings of \u2018being a fraud\u2019 or \u2018getting found out\u2019 and achieve whatever you want. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all of time\u201d \u2013 Anna Freud 1895 \u2013 1982<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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My real life experience<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

When I decided to run my own business, it was really scary leaving a safe and secure job. How can I do it? What if I failed? I was filled with self-doubt.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is part of human conditioning to put barriers in the way, but they are \u2018self-made barriers\u2019. I forced myself to keep my dream alive. I used techniques I was learning to believe in myself and, importantly, I surrounded myself with people who believed in me. <\/span><\/p>\n

You may tell yourself that you are not talented enough or educated enough \u2013 but the fact is most jobs or life goals are not about IQ \u2013 it\u2019s about emotional awareness, willingness to learn, and the courage to start doing things you are nervous to do, when you know they will get you closer to what you want.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Finding the confidence within \u2013 discovering your true path<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I truly believe that every individuals has the ability to make their dreams come true. They don\u2019t have to be huge, world-changing dreams. They just have to make you feel happy, content and fulfilled. <\/span><\/p>\n

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