100 Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence

It takes a lot of courage to take chances and risk in life. Now and then we are confronted with situations or opportunities that require us to step into the uncertain or unknown which we believe can lead us to greener pastures. Do we have the courage, is the courage we have enough? Uncertainty is a powerful force, it is very palpable, making us feel nervous and afraid, mysteriously sucking out energy and motivation. Fortunately the courage we need to overcome uncertainty can be developed from confidence. Courage by itself is raw, it is built on successes, failure deflates courage very quickly. Confidence on the on the other hand is developed from learning, it is in fact built on failures. Thus the currency of courage is confidence. Confidence is the real counter force to uncertainty. Courage alone can sometimes be misplaced because it can be pumped in to us by false pretences. Confidence that is born of learning is intelligent and takes into account the the only failure is quitting.

We can develop confidence easily with simple habits and working on the perspectives with which we view our life. If you need a professional guide to help with confidence building or just to realise how easily it can be done 100 Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence is the book for you.

Here are some excerpts from the book:

“When the unexpected happens, we usually get a little anxious; sometimes we totally freak out. Again, this is pretty human stuff, but the problem is that whenever most people get derailed, their confidence is shaken, and they can change direction (or just get lost) and have difficulty getting back on track. Here’s an alternate way to keep your focus and move forward in the process: Instead of putting your project aside to deal with the problem that’s trying to get your attention, take the time to do what you were going to do in the first place. By not allowing yourself to be thrown off course, you are keeping control. If you can sit down and complete your goal, despite your current (and most likely momentary) circumstances, you will build your self-confidence and won’t lose any ground.”

“Self-confidence doesn’t come from sitting on your hands and waiting for something to happen. It is about throwing everything you have against the wall and waiting (patiently) for something to stick. Then you have to take your time to refine your projects. For many, that is the hardest part of the process. Great innovators can be very impatient when it comes to the implementation of their ideas. Remember that when you are being impatient with yourself, there is no one who can defend you.”

It’s 100 chapters that run about 2 pages a piece has titles like Push Through the Upset; Be Prepared; Be Patient with Yourself; Embrace your Fears, Find a Mentor, Maintain the Machine; Real Courage; Sheepskin Confidence; People Improve; Procrastination; The World is Your Ally; Celebrate Small Victories; Plan B and so on.

What I like about the book is that it is not long winded and doesn't have patronising cliche stories of miracles. Simple and straight forward techniques that build confidence. It is also a good parenting book even a teachers guide to help develop student’s confidence. A small book that packs a big punch of confidence. You will surely find it an useful, enjoyable and enlightening read.