How do you eat an elephant? The same way as you build self confidence. One bite or step at a time!

by: carsula
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When you break a task down into small easy steps it becomes much more likely that you will accomplish it as it does not seem nearly as overwhelming when viewed in this way.
This is true of anything in life which seems overwhelming.
So how do you build up self confidence and start to lead the life that you want? Where do you start on your journey to build self confidence?
Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone by attempting to do just one little thing that you would not normally do.
How do you eat an elephant? The same way as you build self confidence. One bite or step at a time!
Take a small but measured risk.
An example of this might be saying hello to a neighbour or striking up a conversation with the person at the check-out. When you make an effort to meet strangers and other people - guess who they are worrying about the most? Is it you? No way. Who is it? THEMSELVES.
Yes! The people you meet are most often worrying about themselves. In fact, they may even be worrying about what are thinking about them. In other words that may be thinking that YOU are judging them.Take the focus off yourself and put it on them.
So bear this in mind and it will also help to build up your confidence.Another idea to help you take your
first step on the road to building self confidence is to just pretend that you are confident even though you are shaking with fear inside. Yes, that is right. Act confident and you will be amazed at the positive response that you get.Trust me I guarantee it! You can then use this little bit of confidence that you have gained as a springboard to 'more daring' feats of confidence.
Confidence breeds confidence so as author Susan Jeffers writes 'feel the fear and do it anyway'. A great
sentiment to build up confidence but remember break it down into small bite size pieces first.

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Cheryl Smith is passionate about helping people to improve their lives. To download a very helpful video on how to improve your confidence please visit http://www.myconfidentlife.com

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