Confidence is an essential factor that impacts our well-being and performance in the workplace. However, many people believe that a sudden change will boost their confidence levels when in reality, it takes time and effort to cultivate and nurture confidence. In this practical guide, we’ve outlined 16 daily activities that can help you build your self-belief, feel empowered, and achieve your goals.
1. Own where you are: Start by completing an irritations inventory to identify what’s bothering you. Acknowledge your current situation and take ownership of it.
2. Select an area to work on: Choose one area of your life that you want to improve and work on it consistently.
3. Understand change: Identify which stage of change you are currently in, and plan your next move accordingly.
4. Own where you want to be: Set a goal for the next stage of change and take small steps towards it every day.
5. Visualise success: Write a letter to yourself from the future, describing how you’ve achieved your goals and what it feels like.
6. Enhance your motivation: Identify your needs and values, set SMART goals, and rate how attractive and challenging they are.
7. Reduce Negativity: Turn your Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) into Performance Enhancing Thoughts (PETs) by reframing your mindset.
8. Focus on solutions: Use the House of Change as a template to focus on finding solutions rather than dwelling on problems.
9. Assess your progress: Regularly assess how much progress you’ve made towards your goals, and adjust your approach as needed.
10. Gather your resources: Identify the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, financial, and situational resources that will help you achieve your goals.
11. Set achievable goals before stretch goals: Start with small but significant steps that will move you towards your future, before tackling bigger stretch goals.
12. Plan for failure: Anticipate problems and setbacks, and work out how to solve them before they happen.
13. Optimise your optimism: List five reasons why you will be successful and remind yourself of them regularly.
14. Work through challenges: Use the IGROW/REGROW self-coaching method to work out the best way forward when faced with challenges.
15. Celebrate your success: Write a ‘ta-da’ list of all your achievements at the end of each day, week, or project.
16. Help and volunteer: Receive validation and positive feedback by helping and volunteering in your community.
Remember, cultivating and nurturing your confidence is an ongoing process that requires persistence, patience, and consistency. The first step is to acknowledge the critical role that confidence plays in your career and leadership development. By taking action and practising these daily activities, you’ll be on your way to a more confident and fulfilling life.
If you want to learn more about how to strengthen your personal and professional development, consider reaching out to My Career Rhythms. Our team can support you in achieving your goals and becoming the best version of yourself. Contact us or book a no-obligation appointment today.
