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How to Build Unshakable Confidence in 3 Simple Steps (Even If You Doubt Yourself Right Now)
2 min readFeb 1, 2025
Confidence is not something you are born with, it is something you build. And other good news is ? You do not need to wait for a magical moment or a major life achievement to feel confidence in you . Whether you are struggling in self doubt or navigating a career change. These three simple steps can help you cultivate unshakable confidence.
- Reframe your inner dialogue: your mind is a personal PR team – it can either hype you up or tear you down at that time. The problem? Most of us are running on autopilot with negative self-talk. Start by catching these types of thoughts. “ I am not good enough,” “ what if I fail”? Or “ everyone judging me” then, reframe them. Instead of “ I am not ready for this,”try,” "I am learning and growing every day”.
- Take small with brave Actions: confidence is not built in grand gestures, it is built in small steps with consistent steps. You should, Start by doing one thing every day that scares you, even just a little. It could be speaking up in a meeting, introducing yourself to someone new, or even just saying “no” to something that does not align with your values.
- Celebrate your wins: when was the last time you gave yourself credit for something you did well? Most of us are quick to criticize ourselves but slow to celebrate. Start a “ win jar” or a journal where you write down one thing you are proud of every day. Did you finally finish that book you have been putting off? Celebrate it. Did you handle a tough conversation with grace? Celebrate it too.