365 STEPS TO SELF-CONFIDENCE
Commit yourself to doingwhatever it takes to become more confident.
I know many who enjoy discussing the reasons for their lack of
confidence, but do nothing about it. Don’t be one of them.
Write these words on a sticky label or small card and place it where
you will see it first thing each day:
‘I greet every new day with a firm commitment to raising my
confidence. I will do whatever is required to become more confident.’
Whenever you see these words, smile and repeat them to yourself,
with conviction, silently or aloud, at least ten times. Say them as if you
really mean it.18Think of one thing you would like to do that makes you nervous –
nothing too demanding at this stage. Tell yourself over and over again,
‘I am enjoying (doing whatever it is). I know I cando it, and I will.’19Make yourself very comfortable, either sitting or lying down. Close
your eyes, take a few deep breaths and allow your imagination to flow
freely. Imagine that you have loads of confidence and are actually doing
whatever it is that makes you nervous.
After a few minutes, open your eyes. Write down anything that
comes to mind in your notebook.20Now, if practical, go ahead and do what you imagined in Confidence
Builder 20. Don’t be put off by any uncomfortable feelings that arise.
You’ve just put the I-T-I-A Formula©into practice for the very first
time. How do you feel?21