This video presents five key strategies for building confidence, based on psychological principles. The speaker shares personal anecdotes and practical advice to improve self-assurance in various aspects of life.
Keep Your Word: Consistently following through on commitments, even small ones, builds self-trust and reinforces confidence. Breaking promises, even to oneself, diminishes confidence.
Gradual Exposure to Fears: Facing fears incrementally through cognitive behavioral therapy techniques increases comfort levels and reduces anxiety in unfamiliar situations. Small steps, like smiling at strangers, contribute to progress.
Posture and Body Language: Maintaining confident posture projects self-assurance. Slouching or avoiding eye contact can communicate insecurity, even if it's not how one feels internally. The video mentions a study linking posture to perceptions of vulnerability.
Tackle Pending Tasks: Addressing unfinished business boosts confidence by creating a sense of accomplishment and moving past obstacles. The speaker emphasizes initiating action, even on seemingly small tasks, to foster momentum and self-efficacy.
Visualization: Regularly visualizing oneself successfully navigating challenging situations strengthens mental preparedness and enhances confidence in those scenarios. The speaker draws on the principle from Stephen Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People."
