10 Daily Steps to Increasing Self-Confidence at Work

Confidence in nearly every endeavor comes with a sense of knowing
or familiarity. In sports, strengthening the fundamentals is key
to making critical decisions in a split second.


 


The same thing is true when it comes to gaining confidence in
yourself. 


 


Confidence in yourself increases in direct portion to
self-awareness. The more experience you have with self-talk, the
more confidence you’ll have. Self-awareness leads to
self-confidence. By becoming aware of the results you’re creating
every day, you have the power to change them.


 


Here are 10 daily habits to strengthening your self-confidence:


 


Review. At the end of every day, carve out 10-20
minutes to review the day. Write about what worked well and what
didn’t work so well. At the end of the month, review what you
wrote and watch as patterns begin emerging.  
   


 


Challenge. Set a specific, tangible, measurable
and meaningful goal. The more challenging it is, the greater the
wisdom you gain. The lessons learned in pursuit of any goal
effects our confidence in every other area of life. Athletics,
learning new skills, academics, adventure, career, etc.—each one
impacts the others.


 


Meditate. Begin by sitting comfortably for five
undisrupted minutes every day. Close your eyes and notice the
thoughts running through your mind, the pace of your heart, the
sounds around you, the areas of your body that feel tense and
relaxed. The key: simply notice—no positive or negative
judgments.


 


Feedback. Ask people to help you understand how
you come across, what works well and what simple adjustments can
be made to get even better results.


 


Learn. Read a chapter or two of an instructional
book, watch a TED Talk, attend a lecture or simply observe a
colleague, boss, employee, or even a child. Take note of what
others do/don’t do that works, or works against them. Write about
this during your daily review time.


 


Share. Teach, mentor or coach others on the
lessons you’ve learned and/or the skills you’ve gained. Doing so
is a great way to deepen your understanding, while strengthening
relationships and encouraging collaboration.


 


Laugh. Watch a funny video on YouTube, look up
your favorite comedian (or find one—Ellen Degeneres is one of my
favs!), or call a buddy who always seems to have a joke or funny
experience to share.


 


Get Inspired. Expose yourself to people and
experiences that inspire you. TED Talks, podcasts, spiritual
teachers, courageous memoirs, listening to another persons’
story, and noticing kindness in action are all excellent ways get
inspired.


 


Give. Foster a meaningful introduction,
acknowledge/appreciate others, smile, hug, send a notecard in the
mail, contribute to someone’s fundraising goal, listen
generously, or even give your favorite shirt to the person
admiring it. The gift is for the giver.


 


Exercise. Get your heart rate up for 30 minutes
every day. A brisk walk, running, weight lifting, push-ups, air
squats, lunges, tennis, yoga, kick boxing, swimming, biking, and
even Wii Fit are all excellent ways to get your heart rate up.


 


Here’s to your greatness,


 


Misti Burmeister