Self confidence excercises are an effective and even fun way to start bulidng your self confidence. They can range from visualisations, to rehearsing situations and roleplays to affirmations. Practices based in mindfulness ie meditation and yoga can also be immensely beneficial as they build a connection between your conscious and unconscious mind, and between you and your body.
One of the best excercises I’ve found for improving my self confidence is the fear of failure vs fear of missing out. I first heard of this excercise through meditiation teacher Tara Brach. It involves stopping when you feel worried or anxious about something and asking ‘What am I afraid of here?’. For most people their fear will end up falling into one of the two categories. You ma y
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• I am a problem solver. I focus on solutions and always find the best solution.
• I love change and easily adjust myself to new situations.
• I love challenges. They bring out the best in me.
• I am well groomed, healthy and full of confidence. My outer well being is matched by my inner well being.
• Self confidence is what I thrive on. Nothing is impossible and life is great.
• I always see only the good in others. I attract only positive people.
• I face difficult situations with courage and conviction. I always find a way out of such situations.
Of course you can make up your own affirmations to suit your personality and your goals. Self confidence is ultimately a very personal process and can often feel as if we are swimming into very deep waters, but these excercises can provide a bit of a life raft. By focusing on positive thinking and mindfulness, it is easy for anyone to start making progress with their self confidence no matter how small or large. Do not get overwhelmed if it seems like you are dealing with more childhood baggage than most. You are a competent, good person who is well able for the