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- Accept yourself, as you are. .. ‘warts n all.’ Unconditional acceptance will enhance your outward veneer.
- Assume the feeling of what you want to attain in your life. Tell yourself “I feel confident, accomplished, well, etc.
- Act confident; perception is reality.
- Surround yourself with positive people; let them reinforce your self esteem.
- Shake hands with others and “be a man/woman well-met.”
- Smile! Smiling is a confident behavior and is infectious!
- Make regular eye-contact with others.
- Use others’ (properly pronounced) name upon meeting, speaking and farewell.
- Stand tall and hold your head high; good posture helps project a positive image.
- Control your movements i.e. attention to fidgeting, leaning, weaving.
- Dress. When you dress well, you feel better and project strength.
- Speak clearly, succinctly; articulate.
- Initiate! … Be the initiator with respect to eye-contact, handshakes, conversation, introductions.
When you practice
and emulate
these behaviors,
you will feel
more confident
and exhibit a
confident
persona.