You know you have the talent. You know you can do the job. But you do not have the confidence to take a stand for yourself. You then end up sabotaging yourself, or worse yet, doing all the work just for others.
The good news is that you can build self confidence. You can then channel it at work to boost your career, improve your CV, and build important work relationships.
Becoming more confident at work
Gain important skills
At times, the lack of confidence at work occurs because you do not think you have the skills required. Rather than stressing about it and getting underconfident in your talent and abilities, work on gaining those skill sets.
Thanks to the internet, learning skills digitally is possible. So, if you are serious about your work and performance, invest time and money then in improving your skills.
Everyone makes mistakes
One of the reasons why you become less confident is because you do not get the numbers, make a mistake, or fail at something. But do not take these things to heart.
Failure is nothing but an opportunity to learn. Find the loopholes, recognize the issues, and simply reel from it.
Focus on work
At work, your sole focus should be the tasks at hand. Do not engage in activities that are a complete waste of time, like gossiping and partaking in office politics. Such mindless conversations can make you feel less confident in your abilities as well. Remember, the only way forward is by your talent.
Stop with the negative talk
Your lack of confidence might be because you constantly put yourself down. Negative self-talk and beating yourself up, yourself, can lead to self-sabotage.
So, channel a positive mindset. Put a positive spin on things. Do not become a narcissist but give yourself the same leeway that you would others. Show yourself the same kindness that you would to a friend. Be easy on yourself especially when you make a mistake.
Play on your strengths
You will feel more confident when you are doing things that are your strengths. So, at work, try to play on your strengths, finding ways to utilize your talent so that your performance and quality of work improve.
Law of attraction
If you continue around thinking you cannot, then chances are, you will not be able to because that is the energy you attracted. If, on the other hand, you walk around with a can-do attitude, you will start to believe you can do things, and surprisingly, you will find a way to do them as well.
So, utilize this law of attraction to gather good vibes and positive energy.
Improve your mental health
If you are anxious, stressed, and borderline burnout, you will not feel confident in your abilities. So, cater also to your mental health.
Use feedback constructively
If you take any critique negatively and become depressed, chances are you will not have faith in your abilities. So, to build confidence, take constructive criticism to review your performance, make the requisite changes, and fix your problems. It will not only boost your performance but make you feel more capable as well.
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