Unit 32:

How to become more Confident

Intermediate

Summary

To learn how to gain confidence.

How to become more Confident

Nobody is born with limitless self-confidence. If someone seems to have incredible self-confidence, it’s because he or she has worked on building it for years. Self-confidence is something that you learn to build up because the challenging world of business, and life in general, can deflate it.

What is self -confidence?

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Tips on how to be more confident

We’d all like to be more confident in life, but it’s not always easy. Here are a few simple but actionable tips backed by science to boost your self-confidence.

  1. Stand tall

 As researcher Amy Cuddy explains in her popular TED talk on power posing, a tall and expansive posture can increase confidence-boosting hormones in your body and make you feel more powerful.

  1. Listen to upbeat music

 Research shows that listening to bass-heavy tunes may have the power to make you feel more confident.

  1. Recall a time when you were powerful

Channel a moment from real life when you achieved success and felt accomplished to help you feel and act more confidently.

  1. Groom yourself and dress for success

Make an effort to put yourself together: take a shower, get a clean shave, put some makeup on.Choosing outfits associated with confidence can improve your image and give you a surge of self-confidence.

  1. Learn a new language

Learning a new language sharpens cognitive skills, which can boost life satisfaction and make you feel more confident.

Question

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  1. How do you build your self -confidence?

2. Why is self-confidence so important?

3. Can self-confidence lead to success?

4. What is the difference between self-esteem and self-confidence?

5. Where does self-confidence come from?