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Sensei
Denny Strecker presents...
3
Tips for Developing
Self-Confidence…
1. In most
people’s lives, they have experienced a combination of successes
and failures. Many people can easily list all of their shortcomings…but
have to think for a long time to remember their successes! When faced
with a challenge, people who lack SELF-CONFIDENCE tend to focus on the
failures rather than the victories! A good way to boost your SELF-CONFIDENCE
is to create a VICTORY LIST! Try sitting down and listing all the victories,
small and large, that you have experienced. Don’t hesitate to think
back to high school, or even elementary school. Update your list periodically.
When faced with a challenging situation, get out your VICTORY LIST, and,
as you review your very best moments, you will feel your SELF-CONFIDENCE
being TURBO-CHARGED!
2. People who
have strong, healthy bodies tend to feel capable and confident. If you
have neglected your body, it will constantly remind you…by making
you feel weak, out of control, and unsure of yourself! A regular exercise
program, combined with sensible nutrition, will immediately add to your
current level of SELF-CONFIDENCE!
3. When you
feel a lack of SELF-CONFIDENCE, you are really telling yourself that the
task at hand is too big, and you feel overwhelmed. Don’t avoid the
task…but DO break it down into smaller steps…the more the
better! If you still feel overwhelmed, break the task into even smaller
steps, until you find the level at which you DO feel confident taking
the first step. After you have taken the first step, either go on to the
second step, or break that step down even further! Steady progress toward
your goals, even in small increments, will make you feel more sure of
yourself…and soon, because of your SELF-CONFIDENT behavior, no challenge
will be too large!
* a note to parents…all 3 of these SELF-CONFIDENCE building tips
can be used with even the smallest children! Use these tips as teaching
techniques. Remember that children of any age can benefit from increased
self-confidence!
Denny Strecker
Sensei - Chief Instructor
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