3 SOW THE SEEDS OF CONFIDENCE AND WATCH THEM GROW
Yesterday is but a dream
And tomorrow only a vision
But today well lived makes
Every yesterday a dream of happiness
And every tomorrow a vision of hope
Look well therefore to this day.
Traditional Indian Poem
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Promise yourself that from now on you’ll sow only ‘seeds’ – positive
thoughts, fantasies and mental images, words and actions – that boost
your confidence, improve your relationships and make you feel good
about yourself.
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List some of the factors in your life – including past events, people and
situations – which have affected your confidence. In what way did they
affect you?
Now, without making any judgements, consider how your attitudes
and beliefs, fantasies, communication style and actions have created
your life. Write down anything that seems relevant.
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Do you consider yourself predominantly an introvert or an extrovert? In
other words, do you enjoy your own company and easily get drawn into
your own inner world? Or do you get most of your energy and
inspiration from the company of others?
You can be confident either way, and you certainly don’t have to be
loud and gregarious. Being quietly confident is just as rewarding.
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