August 13, 2011 by Lyle Holmes · Leave a Comment
Self-confidence is a key to good mental health but building self-confidence requires some work. Even the most successful people suffer from periods of self-doubt, and families and co-workers do not always realize the need for recognizing accomplishments and worth. If your self-confidence needs a boost, there are activities to help bring out your confidence.
As Marc Antony says in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, “The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones.” Often, a single bad event—a harsh word from a friend, a mistake at work—overshadows everything else that happened that day.
Perceived failure is fatal to self-confidence. If you are constantly frustrated at not accomplishing your day’s goals, perhaps you’re not being realistic. Write down the goals you want to accomplish. Be specific. For example, don’t write “Clean the house.” Write, instead, “Scrub the kitchen counters” and “Organize the bedroom closet.” If it’s a big goal, break it down into steps, and cross off the steps as you accomplish them. This will give you a feeling of accomplishment and provide the self-confidence to follow through with other goals.
Point out the possibilities. When an elderly person is dealing with all of the things that he can no longer do, it is hard for him to see the things that he can do. Remind him of the things that he can still do and encourage him to do them.
Suggest your elderly relative get involved in senior centers and senior activities. Most elderly people are dealing with the loss of family and friends on a regular basis. This may make them insecure and lose confidence. Making new friends and being involved with outside activities is a great way to boost self confidence.
Give praise whenever appropriate. Avoid criticism and negativity when interacting with an elderly person. Tell him he looks good when he gets dressed in the morning, praise his strengths and play down his weaknesses. Just be careful that the praise is sincere and not given so frequently that he doesn’t believe you.
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Display a positive attitude. Being positive includes complimenting others, which often leads to becoming liked by others. In the process your self-confidence will grow because you have a positive attitude about yourself and positive feedback from others.
Self-confidence can drastically change quality of life. So don’t waste anytime hiding in the shadows!
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Write down a list of your achievements. Keep this achievement log close and refer to it often, particularly when you are feeling low in confidence. Write down a list of your strengths and weaknesses. Pay particular attention to your strengths. Confide in a good friend and ask her to help you with this. Look for patterns in your relationships at work. If you frequently feel bullied and undermined, look for patterns, then explore different options you could have chosen when interacting with the other person.
Apply for a place in a reputable assertiveness training course. Being assertive is not the same as being bossy or aggressive; rather, it is about finding a healthier way of dealing with stressful situations and difficult people. If you learn how to respond differently, a bully may no longer get any satisfaction from baiting you. You will also feel a lot better about yourself when you have responded differently to a situation that you would have previously found difficult.
