In business, confidence may be one of the biggest contributors to success. However, it’s something most of us aren’t born with. It’s something most entrepreneurs have to develop. If you want to build your confidence so you can move further ahead in your business and get unstuck, here are 8 things you can start doing today:
1. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
There’s no better way to build confidence than to look back at everything you’ve already accomplished. Make sure to track your progress whether it be through a system where you log your work or a progression chart. This way, every time you feel imposter syndrome settling in, you can take a look back at everything you’ve accomplished for a boost of confidence.
2. FOLLOW THROUGH — ON EVERYTHING
We respect other people when they do what they say they are going to do. And guess what? The same applies for yourself. Make sure you do what you say you’re going to do to strengthen your relationship with yourself. This will also make you feel proud of your accomplishments.
3. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH GOOD PEOPLE
Surround yourself with people who build you up and believe in you. These people make up your support system and allow you to get back on track when you’re experiencing a dip in your confidence levels.
4. CAPITALIZE ON YOUR STRENGTHS
Focus on using your strengths when you’re working. There’s no better way to increase the confidence you have in yourself than by doing things you are good at and getting recognized for them.
5. AVOID EXCUSES AND THE VICTIM MINDSET
You are the creator of your reality and you can achieve anything you set your mind to. By taking full responsibility for your life, you are bound to make better decisions for yourself and accomplish greater things. Your confidence will naturally improve every time something goes right (which it will).
6. AVOID COMPARISON
Comparison is the thief of joy. What someone else is doing or accomplishing is not something you should be focusing your energy on. When your energy is invested in comparing yourself to others, you can’t use that energy for reaching your goals. Plus, looking at what one person may have won’t make you feel any more confident. Instead, focus on comparing yourself to yourself. You are your only true competition.
7. DEMONSTRATE FEARLESSNESS
Faking it until you make it is maybe one of the best ways to grow your self-esteem and confidence. By impersonating a person who comes off as fearless and takes bold decisions, you inevitably will become that person.
8. CELEBRATE YOUR WINS
Lastly, you need to celebrate your wins. Confidence is built one accomplishment at a time and if you sweep every accomplishment under the rug or fail to acknowledge it, you’re not doing yourself any favors and you’re missing out on an opportunity to further grow your confidence.
Remember that confidence is not knowing what to do, but doing what you know — so above all, keep focusing on that.