In the fifth chapter of 365 Steps to Self-Confidence (book #1) the focus centered on goal setting and staying motivated. Achieving self-esteem like any other task requires perseverance. You have to stay on track. Setting goals are an excellent method to keep moving in the right direction slowly building up self-confidence.
To change one’s life: Start immediately, Do it flamboyantly. No exceptions. No excuses. -Professor William James
Exercise #29 Answer the following question honestly. What am I trying to achieve by believing I lack confidence?
Wow, this was a really difficult exercise. I instantly wanted to defend myself like I’m not trying to achieve anything. WTH? But then I thought back on the previous chapter about being responsible for every thought and action. Technically the question is valid. After thinking long and hard I came up with the following:
* Comfort in bondage.
* A way to stay within the boundaries I let others set for me.
* Excuses for not trying certain things.
Exercise #34 – On an index card write down the following affirmation to repeat daily.
‘I think, speak, and act confidently at all times.’
Additional Notes:
Make a list of things you’d do if your self-image and confidence in abilities was extremely high. Turn the list into solid goals that you want to accomplish.
Keep up with your positive affirmations to stay motivated.
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