2007-07-26 15:48:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
A few shots of tequila does the trick for me...
2007-07-26 16:06:06 · answer #1 · answered by Halley D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Confidence and its absence are the product of language. What we say to ourselves about ourselves becomes our reality. When we choose to listen to the words of others that describe us, we then lose our confidence.
Confidence is not gained but restored when we stop the inner dialogue that convinces ourselves that we are unworthy, incompetent, inadequate and a variety of other choice words.
Insecurity is an entirely different issue. Security and insecurity refers to our sense of safety in the world. Our vulnerability. These are not related concepts.
2007-07-27 00:21:53 · answer #2 · answered by guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read this in many magazines:
Do something you enjoy and KNOW you do well.
Look in the mirror before you go out and say to yourself "Wow, you are B E A utiful."
Try something new, like a new hair colour or style.
Hang out with people you know will make you feel good about yourself.
Remember that you are loved.
List things good things you have and posess that makes you feel good. And to take it a step further, list things you DON'T like, and then make it a point to change those things into positives.
And in the words of Baz: "DO NOT READ BEAUTY MAGAZINES, THEY WILL ONLY MAKE YOU FEEL UGLY."
Good luck. :) Every woman has the right to feel great about themselves. And I hope you do too.
Peace and Happiness.
2007-07-26 23:18:34 · answer #3 · answered by Roxi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time moves on, and if you repeat the words "I can" the confidence starts to come. Start slowly with a situation you are comfortable with and branch out from there. Before you know it you will tackle anything before you.
2007-07-26 23:02:18 · answer #4 · answered by It's Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pretend. It's kind of corny, but that old song from "The King and I".. Whenever I feel afraid, I hold my head erect, and whistle a happy tune, so no one will suspect I'm afraid...........................while shivering in my shoes I strike a careless pose and whistle a happy tune so no one ever knows I'm afraid...........................the result of this deception is very plain to tell. For when I fool the people I fear I fool myself as well.............................
You get the idea. I don't actually whistle. But I do make myself stand up straighter and I pretend. And I try to focus on the other people, or my job, or whatever it is I'm supposed to be doing.
Maggie
2007-07-27 01:16:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insecurity is like the action of falling down while learning how to walk...
2007-07-26 22:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by Konfucius 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am confident when I know enough. It is enough to know I am just like everyone else. It is enough to know that my mistakes will not destroy the planet or anybodies life. (my car may be another issue, but I can live with that).
2007-07-27 02:53:55 · answer #7 · answered by Dr weasel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never doubt about yourself, think positive and hold on to your own beliefs, morals and principles no matter what you do.
maybe this quote might help you:
the greatest glory is not in never falling but rising up every time you fall- Confucius
2007-07-26 23:11:34 · answer #8 · answered by N&N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fake it till you make it thats what all the confident people do.
2007-07-26 22:55:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋