Why Self-Confidence Doesn’t Mean You Never Have Doubts

Why Self-Confidence Doesn’t Mean You Never Have Doubts

Why can we seem confident on the outside while still doubting ourselves? This blog offers exercises and prompts to help you build a more confident, authentic life.

You may picture a confident person as someone who never hesitates. In reality, though, doubt doesn’t have to stop you from making a decision or speaking your mind. What matters is whether fear brings you to a complete standstill or whether you can acknowledge it and still take a considered step forward. Here, you’ll find questions and activities to help you distinguish your own voice from outside pressure and apply that skill at work and in your personal relationships.

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How does this apply to you? Choose the answers that describe you best:

Imagine that someone very close to you says: "You are completely different when you are around people." What is the first thing that resonates within you?

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Which painting is closest to you?

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When do you most often feel internal tension?

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How do you explain that people often behave differently in different environments?

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If you could spend a day completely alone, with no expectations from others – how would you behave?

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How do you feel when you behave differently than usual in front of different people?

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What idea comes to your mind that is closest to the word "authenticity"?

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When you meet new people, what do you pay the most attention to?

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How would you describe your "true" version of yourself?

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What do you think about people who behave completely differently at home, at work, and among friends?

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I am different at work, at home, among friends. Is that okay?

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