Where does self confidence come from? How do we get it? Why dont I have it? The answer to all of these questions can be answered with one word you! Self confidence starts with you, your perception of yourself, and what other people think about your actions or behavior.
For some of us, a lack of self confidence only affects our high ambitions. You might have always wanted to get up on stage, or to be a professional singer or actor for example. Perhaps your life dream is to travel the world, visit different countries or cities, but you dont have the self confidence to do it. For others, the problem of self confidence is much closer to home – in the office, business meetings, public speaking events or presentations.
Self confidence issues affect most of us at some time, and we can usually find ways of getting around the problem. Avoidance is one tactic we often use if we can get out of an intimidating situation well make up excuses not to take part. However, there are times when we cant get out of it, or we really dont want to. If a lack of self confidence is preventing you from doing trying something new, or from succeeding in your working life, its time to...