Carefully read each statement to identify how much confidence you have. Answer all the questions honestly.

I suffer from lack of confidence since my childhood I have a tendency to feel unsure when I ask to do something new I have a tendency to collapse when I have to do something big I think whatever I do will be incorrect When I get nervous, I cannot do anything

• I have confidence in certain areas, but I lack confidence in others
• I often think that people will laugh or dislike me
• People think I am getting nervous even though I feel confident about myself

These statements highlight lack of confidence.

Let's discuss these statements one by one to improve your self-confidence

I suffer from lack of confidence since my childhood

If you experience lack of confidence, it means that you had been criticized or rejected in your childhood. It is easy to build and learn confidence.
Recall your past. When you come across negative messages i.e. I cannot do anything, I am not perfect. Then counter each message by saying something positive and write down about the friends who have admired you.

I have a tendency to feel unsure when I ask to do something new.

It is actually a positive strategy. When a task is new, your brain alerts you to your insufficient experience and skills. To overcome this problem, try to get more experience or skills by doing some training programs or changing your job profile. You can also rehearse anything in your mind to gain confidence.

I have a tendency to collapse when I have to do something big

The key to solve any big project is breaking it into smaller manageable tasks. This will make you will feel more confident in achieving your big goals.

I think whatever I do will be incorrect

If you consider yourself as an unsuccessful person, you will never win. Self-confident people have faith in themselves. It is important to think positive to reach your goals. If you are going to accomplish something, imagine yourself successful. Even if you don't accomplish the task, you will surely perform well than imagined the negative thoughts.

When I get nervous, I cannot do anything

If you begin to feel nervous, follow these steps:

• Relax yourself
• Stand tall with your head up
• Relax your shoulders
• Have a smile on your face
• Take a deep breath.

I have confidence in certain areas, but I lack confidence in others.

Whenever you face something new, imagine yourself already familiar with. By imaging, you will build self-confidence to achieve even major goals.

I often think that people will laugh or dislike me.

People think I am getting nervous even though I feel confident about myself

If you behave as an inconfident person, people will let you down.
Try the SET plan when you feel nervous i.e. Smile, Eye Contact and touch

• Always have a smile on your face even in tough times.
• Maintain Eye Contact
• Touch i.e. a pat on the shoulder, a firm handshake and a gentle hug to improve your confidence.