{"id":39173,"date":"2016-02-22T21:43:33","date_gmt":"2016-02-23T05:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=39173"},"modified":"2018-06-22T13:25:22","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T21:25:22","slug":"7-things-can-learn-today-build-confidence-self-esteem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/7-things-can-learn-today-build-confidence-self-esteem\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things You Can Learn Today to Build Your Confidence and Self-Esteem"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Confidence is in short supply in our society today.<\/h3>\n

Most of us underestimate our abilities and spend too much time caring about what other people think.<\/p>\n

Ironically, our self-esteem tends to be at its lowest when we\u2019ve achieved very little in a category, and also when we\u2019ve had high achievements.<\/p>\n

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This tells us two things:<\/p>\n

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  1. Most of us deserve to have a higher self-esteem than what we already feel right now<\/li>\n
  2. Self-esteem and confidence are subjective, and it can be shifted by changing how we think<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Since our mindset is the key factor driving our confidence and self-esteem, let\u2019s talk about 7 things you can learn today to achieve this.<\/p>\n


    \n1. Meditation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Meditation has been a long standing tradition in many asian countries like Japan and China, but it has recently been hitting the Western nation.<\/p>\n

    Many high-level CEO\u2019s, business leaders, and athletes have reaped the benefits of meditation, and so should you.<\/p>\n

    Meditation helps us reduce our anxiety levels, <\/em>increases our productivity<\/em><\/a>, and even <\/em>improves our memories<\/em><\/a>. <\/em>This clarity in our mind helps us make better decisions, feel less stress during the day, and yes\u200a\u2014\u200aboost our confidence.<\/p>\n

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    \n2. Public Speaking<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Many people have said that the fear of public speaking is bigger than the fear of death.<\/p>\n

    The reason, according to one psychologist<\/a>, comes from our ancestors.
    \nFor millions of years, humans roamed in groups in order to fend off life-threatening risks, such as large predators and starvation. The great part about this is that it\u2019s the underlying reason why humans are still social today.<\/p>\n

    But it also means that anything threatening us our status from being excluded from a group seems very risky to us. This is why we\u2019re fascinated by great public speakers that can win over an audience, because it\u2019s something we can\u2019t fathom doing ourselves.<\/p>\n

    Once you understand this human desire, you can use it to your advantage by working on your public speaking skills. A great place to start is to record videos of yourself, talking about a topic that interests you, and uploading it publicly when you\u2019re ready. Another place we recommend is checking out your local Toastmasters meet up, where you\u2019ll be surrounded by a supportive group of people.<\/p>\n

    3. Growth Mindset<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Do you have a glass ceiling that\u2019s limiting you?<\/p>\n

    This is why Carol Dweck, bestselling author of Mindset<\/em>, calls a fixed mindset. Someone with a fixed mindset seeks success as affirmation for intelligence, versus a growth mindset, which thrives on challenge and sees failure not as evidence of unintelligence but as a catalyst for growth and stretching beyond our existing abilities.<\/p>\n

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    While an obstacle may lead to lower self-esteem or confidence for someone with a fixed mindset, it only fuels a person with a growth mindset.<\/p>\n

    4. Foreign Language<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Learning a new language<\/a> is no trip to the park, which is why it\u2019s so rewarding once you make progress.<\/p>\n

    I remember when I first started to learn Spanish online<\/a>. There was a thrill of excitement and confidence that ran through my body, because I could now speak to someone that I could have never been able to before.<\/p>\n

    Most of us are limited to only one language, which puts a ceiling on the amount of cultural experiences we can have, career opportunities, and most importantly, people we can build a relationship with.<\/p>\n

    But the simple act of committing to learn French<\/a> or taking Spanish lessons<\/a> can be a game-changer for our confidence, because we\u2019re setting out to take on a form of communication that few around us have the ability to understand.<\/p>\n

    That\u2019s powerful.<\/p>\n

    Luckily for us, we don\u2019t need to travel to the other side of the world to immerse ourselves in a language. Websites like Rype<\/a>, provide private language lessons<\/a>\u00a0online at the comforts of your own home.<\/p>\n

    \"Rype\"<\/a><\/p>\n

    There\u2019s no excuse not to know another language in the multi-cultural world we live in.<\/p>\n

    5. Starting a Business<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Creating a business from scratch is like having a baby. And as the baby gets bigger, you have to now overlook other people who are taking care of the baby with you.<\/p>\n

    These people depend on you for putting food on their family\u2019s tables and paying their bills every single month.<\/p>\n

    Talk about pressure, right?<\/p>\n

    Yes, starting a business<\/a> is tough. But after starting several online businesses, I can personally share it\u2019s one of the most fulfilling things you can do.
    \nWhen you wake up everyday with the mission to serve someone or something that\u2019s beyond yourself, what other people think of you start to matter less and less.<\/p>\n

    Even if you\u2019re starting a business as a solo entrepreneur, you have to think beyond yourself, because you have clients, customers, and users to accommodate.<\/p>\n

    6. Selling<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    We\u2019ve all heard of the used car salesman term. Some people jump across to the other side of the room when they hear the word \u201cselling.\u201d<\/p>\n

    It comes off sleazy or dirty, and when asked to do it themselves, they\u2019re uncomfortable at the sight of it.<\/p>\n

    Let\u2019s face it, all of us could use some form of sales skills. Whether it\u2019s to win over a client, receive a promotion, or even persuade our friends to watch one movie over another.<\/p>\n

    Most importantly, selling trains you to look at the world from someone else\u2019s perspective. When you\u2019re focusing less on yourself, but rather the person sitting on the other side of the table, your self-consciousness diminishes almost immediately.<\/p>\n

    7. Weight Lifting<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Lifting weights to build up your confidence is nothing new.<\/p>\n

    You\u2019ve probably seen inspiring videos of people losing 50lbs, and how it has transformed their lives.<\/p>\n

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    Beyond the obvious benefits, weight lifting contributes heavily to our mental health. It improves our blood circulation, which in turn increases our energy levels and overall happiness. Moreover, studies<\/a> have shown that it also improves our cognitive functions, such as our attention, memory, and decision making.<\/p>\n

    Over to you<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Have you tried all of these yet? If not, which will you commit to trying out in the next 30 days?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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