There are so many opportunities that people have missed in life simply because they lacked self-confidence. And, the thing about having low self-esteem, which is the opposite of being confident, is that even if you are very skilled at something, as long as you don’t have the confidence to do it, you will never be able to realize your dreams or be who you are truly meant to be in life. Now, there are certain individuals who are so confident in everything that they do, that it seems as if the sky is the limit to them.
But the good news is that gaining self confidence is something that is possible. At the end of the day, you have two choices if you suffer from low self-esteem; either you take the necessary steps to gain confidence, or you remain where you are for the rest of your life, regretting that you could have done more. And, for those who are willing to do whatever it takes to be confident enough to do anything, the main step that needs to be taken is to change the way you think.
After all, whether you are confident or not is all in your mind. It has nothing to do with whether someone has the necessary skill or talent to do something, because you might be gifted in something, but still not have the confidence to do it. So, it will take a change of the mindset to be able to change from someone who has low self esteem to someone who is fully confident in their abilities.
The Impact of Negative Thoughts
Low self confidence has a lot to do with fear and anxiety. But then again, this fear and anxiety is all in your mind. Over time, you convince yourself that in spite of your knowledge and talent, you just can’t do something. And, it all stems from fear and or anxiety. And, it’s almost like your physical body begins to respond to all the negative thoughts in your head. For example, if you are already afraid of performing in front of people, the moment you are forced to stand in front of people to sing, you start to sweat and your heart starts to beat faster. And, when you are handed the microphone, chances are that you are already defeated in your mind, so you will probably embarrass yourself in front of people. But that doesn’t mean you are not an exceptional singer.
So, in order to gaining self confidence, it’s really a matter of changing your thoughts, and it is going to be a process. Step by step, as you begin to train your mind to think positively, even your body will begin to respond positively. Each time a negative thought comes to your mind, immediately replace it with a positive one. And, with time your body and your emotions will begin to align with that positive mindset.
