Confidence means a state of mind or a manner marked by easy coolness and freedom from uncertainty, diffidence, or embarrassment. Confidence stresses faith in oneself and one's powers without any suggestion of conceit or arrogance.
Here is a list of nine important points that will help to build your confidence.
Build Your Dream: It all starts with a dream. It’s the “why” behind the “how”. Try this exercise: take a look at the back of your hands. Focus on them for a minute. Now close your eyes and imagine your hands wrapped around the steering wheel of your dream car. Picture yourself driving it. Revel in the emotion you feel as you experience that car. You can do the same with any dream you have, tangible or not. Picture the expression on someone’s face or the sense of anticipation as you hand someone a special gift; whatever your dream, imagine it and savor the good feelings it produces in you.
Our thoughts have a profound impact on what manifests into our lives. The more we focus on what we want, the more we attract that into our lives. By the same token, the more we focus on what we don’t want, the worse we feel, the worse we perform, and consequently, the more we attract what we don’t want.
Dress Sharp: No need to give up your style while you conduct business (unless it’s sloppy, sleazy, or downright scary), but do dress up to the same level of professionalism as your leaders. Professionally dressed people draw more trust, respect, and credibility. If you need some help picking the right threads, or if you have questions about hair, make-up, to shave or not to shave etc., get some perspective from someone on your support team.
Smile and be yourself: People who smile are 100% more approachable. Smiling is also the quickest, least expensive way to improve your looks and your results in the business. You are at your best when you are true to your inner self. Don’t try to be something or someone that you aren’t; just work on being the best you.
Get Organized: Don’t clutter your valuable mind space with things that you need to remember. As a professional in this business you need your brain to think. Get yourself a pocket calendar, a notebook, or a planner and write everything down. Important dates, tasks, your prospect list, your dreams, goals, thoughts- write it all down. The more you dump your thoughts on paper, the more space you’ll have in your brain to think. Try it and you’ll be amazed at how the fog lifts!
Prepare to do business: Have on hand what you need to show your business and to follow through with prospects including any materials you may want to leave them. You should also have your own set of personal favorites (books/audios) to keep you up and on your game, especially after those times when your prospect turns out to be a dud. Don’t load up on a bunch of stuff you’re never going to use, but don’t shortchange the things that you do need.
Know and use your products: It’s the building block of your business.
Start reading, listening, and learning: Give yourself a week before your attitude is challenged. The only way to equip yourself with the right answers, the right attitude, and the right perspective for what you are about to face as you talk to people about your business is to devour the books and audios recommended by your coach. Your support team has some sort of continuing education program they recommended – subscribe to it. Whether you are smart or not, when you read and listen often, you’ll come across as an informed business owner because you’ve acquired the knowledge, attitude, and belief of top leaders. And even if you feel you don’t need it, there will be someone on your team who does. Stay informed and you’ll know what books and audios to promote to your team.
Set a goal: Point your compass toward something achievable that is also a bit of a stretch. If you don’t have a simple goal that comes to your mind this instant, stop reading, give it some thought and then write it down. Talk it over with your support team and develop a strategy to obtain it. Short-term goals give you focus, they get you moving, and of course, when accomplished, you’ll feel great to have a win under your belt.
Keep an open line of communication: People headed for quicksand usually don’t know it so it’s important to keep in regular communication with someone on your support team who can guide you through the field you’re trekking. One piece of advice could be the difference between one week and one year. Keep them informed of what’s going on and try to learn from them every step of the way.
