So previously we spoke about the less expensive ways on how you can boost your self-confidence; now we want to look at ways you can build on it with others!
Whether you’re at a job interview or making friends at Uni, people will notice how confident you are and it can make all the difference in how successful you are or not!
Every now and then we meet those social butterflies who can walk into a room and hit it off with practically any and everybody. It’s time to stop thinking ‘Why can’t I be more like that? ‘We say ‘You can be!’
Worry less
Sometimes the thought of knowing how to start a convo or keep one going can make people feel nervous – but try not to panic, there really isn’t anything to scared of! People often make the common mistake of worrying about what to say, but can we let you into a little secret? There really isn’t a right or wrong way when it comes to communication, all situations are unique and so are people, therefore it’s just a matter of trusting your instinct and discerning what topics or tone the convo should follow for that moment. Yes, there’s no denying it’s not the easiest thing in the world to do, however it’s important to remember that even the most successful people including Johnny Depp and Jessica Simpson have admitted to worries of being shy or nervous about communicating and look how many people they have talk to on a daily basis!
Be yourself
Yes we know that Extreme Makeover shows a pretty amazing transformation from drab to a confident queen! However, in reality a physical fix on the outside doesn’t necessarily change how you feel about yourself on the inside. In relation to communication, a confident person knows who they are and what they’re talking about…and even when they don’t what they’re talking about, they believe in themselves so much, that you’d be none the wiser!
Change your mindset
One of the first and most important steps of confidence building is to change how you think. At times we can make ourselves believe that we are somehow different and inferior to someone else. It’s important to address these psychological processes which go through our head and allow room for our mind set to develop positive thoughts and feelings.
Challenge yourself
Sometimes in order to grow and build our confidence with other people, it can mean having to put ourselves into an unfamiliar situation. Think about it this way, if you are reluctant to move away from one circle of friends, how are you going to develop and meet new people? There are plenty of ways you can build new relationships with a wide range of people such as joining sports clubs, societies, networking hubs and forums. We dare you…no, we DOUBLE dare you to challenge yourself and try going outside of your comfort zone for once! You never know who you might meet and what similar interests you share?
(Cover photo & image 1, 4 via weheartit)
