The Key to Confidence is Discipline

The key to confidence is discipline, and is something you can actually develop. You aren’t necessarily born with it. All of us have negative talk that we have developed over our lifetimes. And it is within our power to break the cycle of self-inflicted cruelty. We say things to ourselves that we would never say to anyone else. Coach yourself as if you are on a winning team. Think of the kind of pep talk you would want to hear before going onto the field and deliver it to yourself! Continued self-nurturing take discipline, because our minds tend to berate ourselves instead of giving grace.

Choose Positive Language

It is essential to use encouraging language, not only to our friends, co-workers and children, but especially to ourselves. Pay close attention to the things you say to yourself. I think you’ll be shocked at the doubts you give silent attention to, and the insults you sustain from your own mind. There is no excuse for this to continue once becoming aware of it.

You are often your greatest enemy, and most limiting factor.  End that today! Be your own best friend, your cheerleader nurturer. Practice saying kind and encouraging things to yourself.  Energize instead of using defeatist language.

If you say, “I’m broke,” your mind associates yourself with lack and scarcity. Your brain looks for shortcuts and connections. Broke = you.  Instead say, “Today, I get it. I am rich and ready to earn my future.  I am willing to do the things that others are not.”  You’ll be amazed as your mind makes new connections and starts to notice opportunities as you go throughout your day. Your subconscious mind is always at work.  Train it to work in your favor.

Start with Small Rituals

Discipline comes in all shapes and sizes. From the habit of making your bed every day, to exercising every night after work. Find some other areas in which to be disciplined and conquer those. Let those wins seep into your consciousness so that you can start talking more kindly to yourself.

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