Tips to Give You a Confidence Boost in the Workplace

Confidence in the work place can be hard to hard to come by for some, but there are some things that can be done to boost that confidence. Try these three things to give yourself a boost in the confidence department:

Practice Makes Perfect: Some people are naturals at showing off their confidence, but there are those that need to practice this just as they would any other skill. As will anything that requires practice – the better you will be at showing your stuff.

Pinpoint Your Fear: It’s common to lose your confidence when you feel that you are ill prepared for something or lack knowledge in a specific area. The best way to combat this is to do your homework before your meeting or presentation. Do whatever research you need to in order to fully cover all the areas of information that are needed. Having the loose ends tied will make you feel more confident in yourself and the areas that will be covered.

Speak Up: The more respect that you feel that you receive from your coworkers and managers, the more confident you will feel. Speaking up for yourself is an excellent way to achieve this. Insert your opinions when appropriate and make yourself a part of the conversation in the work place. If you become a voice within your company and be a voice that your boss and peers know has something valuable to contribute. Do make sure that you have the facts to back up your thoughts though because you’ll quickly lose all credibility and in turn your confidence if you’ve not done your research.

Source:

Jacinto, J. (2014, September 10). You've Got Some Nerve! 6 Tips To Raise Your Career Confidence. Retrieved September 12, 2014, from http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2014/09/10/career-confidence-boosters/