There's More To Understand About Confidence Than We Think
The myth of the confidence switch has been doing the rounds in the online business world. We need to talk about this.
That there’s a magic switch we toggle to help us break through the hesitation and insecurity we may hold.
These statements make perfect sense, but there’s a hitch…can you find it?
Confidence is a state
You can choose to be confident
Then switch on your confidence
A lot of biz owners selling their services online would love to flip that switch ON but don’t know how. They can’t get out of their head and start to wholeheartedly believe in themselves and their ability to sell their services.
You may have your business strategies all sorted, you're ambitious. But when it comes to confidence it feels like you're playing hide-and-seek in the dark. The struggle? Thinking confidence is this magical switch any beginner can just flick on and off.
‘Instant’ Confidence Makeover
Oh, the allure of the confidence switch! Many of us envision it like this instant transformation button. You press it, and voila, doubts turn into self-assurance. But you know what – thinking everyone can effortlessly activate their confidence isn’t realistic.
The good news is that switching on confidence at will is an art you can learn. Just like you practise meditating before you master it.
WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE INSTANT CONFIDENCE MYTH?
So let's address the switch logic that doesn't work for confidence newbies. First, we need to break free from the allure of instant solutions. Thinking confidence is an immediate transformation oversimplifies the intricate process of personal development. It sets up unrealistic expectations. Many entrepreneurs feel defeated when the switch doesn't respond with a burst of confidence magic.
SOLID CONFIDENCE LEVELS
Feeling more confident isn't an instantaneous makeover but a continuous evolution. We want to light a fire that doesn't just flicker but stays ablaze or at least glowing. It's not about a quick burst; it's about building self confidence that’s the backbone of your business.
Ready for a solid, nuanced progression? You’ll need to see that the journey to lasting confidence involves self-discovery, learning, and long term growth.
BUILDING LASTING CONFIDENCE IN YOUR ABILITIES: YOUR CONFIDENCE MAP
So growing confidence is a journey, a process. You can imagine it as a map to navigate the complex terrain.
This roadmap will help you feel supported on your path. It guides you away from a lack of confidence and takes you on a journey. Stick to the map and you’ll hike on with intention, authenticity, and resilience.
Imagine you're already inside the map. Along the way you’ll see:
Discovery Points: Authentic confidence comes from understanding yourself. The map has marked points that guide you towards self-discovery. Exercises and moments to explore your strengths, values, and passions.
Landmarks: It highlights the learning landmarks along the journey. It marks those moments where you gained new skills, knowledge, or insights. Learning is good for your confidence.
Long Routes: The map encourages you to follow routes that help you grow steadily. Accomplishments, small successes, achievements all boost confidence – one step at a time.
Checkpoints: Confidence comes from overcoming challenges. Challenge checkpoints on the map show you where you can overcome obstacles. Each time you pass a checkpoint you shed negative self talk and negative thoughts.
Milestones: Shifting from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset is crucial. You’re exploring how to develop resilience in the face of setbacks. The map highlights milestones such as positive affirmations and positive self-talk.
Rest Stops: Building confidence requires resources. Whether supportive mentors, or tools for personal development. The map shows you where you can get the support you need.
Rivers: Make time for self-reflection. Find reflective rivers where you can let your thoughts stream, check your progress, learn from experiences, and change your course if needed. Learning from setbacks is a crucial part of the journey – each stumble is a lesson that propels you forward.
Valleys: The map indicates which valleys are challenging. Be extra careful and stay true to your principles when you hike through them.
Elevations: Find the elevations on your map. They show your moments of growth, exhilaration, achievement. Celebrate the positive impact every small win has on your journey.
Ranges: Building genuine, lasting confidence requires resilience. The map shows you where to find these resilience ranges so that you can practise. They challenge you to bounce back stronger and more determined from setbacks.
Caves: Sometimes you'll need a protected space without a lot of distractions. You’ll find the locations of caves on your map.
Friendly villages: The journey through the terrain can be demanding and it’s no fun to do this alone. The map shows you where you can find friendly communities to keep you company and cheer you on.
Great resources: The way can be a hard slog so we need a boost. The map points to the places where you can find the foods that strengthen you.
Deserts: If you’d like some silence or heat the deserts are great. Just make sure you don’t get lost in them!
Oceans: If you want to refresh and dive deep finding the beauty of the undersea world you can stop at the indicated beaches. They are safe for you to take a break.
Warning: Scrap visiting some areas on your quest to feel good and confident. These locations are clearly marked so you can avoid them.
Cultivating High Ticket Confidence
High ticket sales confidence isn't a fleeting moment of self-assurance; it's a state of being that endures. It's about feeling secure in your abilities, tackling challenges head-on, and being authentic in every endeavour.
Use the map above to navigate through this adventure. You got the instructions. You’re in this for the long haul.
What Confident People Know
First up, accept to walk the path to enduring confidence. This is important to make confidence your foundation. Once you've understood confidence you can practise how to toggle the switch ON and OFF on demand.
Keep shining!
xx Gwen
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