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Building Confidence

We
all wish we could be more confident. In the long term, that means
believing in ourselves and our choices, and enjoying our
accomplishments and relationships. Yet in the short term, it would
be nice to get a little confidence boost every day to goose that
long-term effort. Try these strategies and start feeling better
today.
Move your
body. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park
farther away and walk the distance. Ride a bike and work up a sweat.
Exercise clears the brain and the lungs. It increases strength and
endurance, and it defuses anger and frustration. You'll feel
energized, and let's face it, energy is attractive. Nothing
enhances your overall appearance like rosy cheeks and a lively step.
So get out of chair and get the creative juices flowing.
Take a look at what you're wearing. It's what others
see first. Everything you put on is a reflection of your taste,
aesthetic sense and style. If your attire is inappropriate,
colleagues are apt to question your judgment and your ability as a
significant player. When you're considering how to dress, ask
yourself: How do I want to be perceived? Who are the people I want
to impress? We're not talking fashion statements or fancy clothing;
we're talking about what's effective in a given environment.
And
remember these four key factors:
Fit. Whether you use a tailor or not, make sure all
your clothes fit well.
Cleanliness. Dry cleaning
and machine washing can damage clothes. Make sure your outfits are
clean without pulls, stray threads or chipped buttons.
Shoes. Everybody
notices shoes, mostly because we get nervous and end up looking
down. Keep shoes well soled, shined and in good repair.
Smile. A clean, bright
smile goes a long way to making us feel better about
ourselves.
Breathe. Stand
still. Find sanctuary inside yourself. We are so time-crunched,
information-bludgeoned, downsized and multitasked that it's
spiritually suffocating. Without a way to focus on who we are
inside, we add to the chaos. Learn ''belly breathing'': lie on
the floor, be quiet and place your hands on your tummy. Breathe from
your belly, letting your belly rise and fall like a bellows. Babies
breathe this way. I've learned to belly breathe on elevators, in
bathroom stalls, and in the middle of crowded rooms when I need to
calm down and focus. No need to ''om ...''
Be disciplined. Keep your
agreements. Be on time. Be mindful and in the present. When we stick
to the ''now'' and don't chase rabbits, we are involved and aware of
opportunities. Those we deal with sense that we're fully with them.
That has a tremendous effect on the quality of your personal and
professional relationships.
Give and
receive. Give what you
want. If you want more cooperation and respect, give respect and
cooperate. If you want to succeed, help others succeed. If you want
more joy, be more joyful. And be open to giving to yourself. Honor
your own worthiness to receive or no one else will. When we
circulate our positive energy, we create more and more to enjoy.
Perhaps, as you read this, you're thinking, ''These seem so
easy, they couldn't possibly work.'' But those people who are most
confident do live simply. They don't let life become overwhelming.
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