10 TIPS TO BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE

Self-confidence is a vital inner characteristic in any industry, but in many fields (for example, in technology, where I work), simply being a woman may cause your abilities to be questioned before you ever begin.  I used to detest interviews because they terrified me. To help me get through it with less fear, I began imagining how one of my coworkers handled interviews and pressure in general.

I reflected on how he answered to questions he didn't know the answers to, how he remained cool even when he believed the interview was going badly, and how he remained upbeat and composed even when he felt he was being mistreated. I'd mentally run through the entire interview at home, picturing myself with the same cool demeanor. What did I learn from this, and how do you go about developing self-confidence and fake it till you gain courage?

Everyone has a lack of self-confidence from time to time, but for the purpose of your profession, you must intentionally improve on this trait. The Importance of Self-Confidence Self-confidence contributes to improved performance, as well as positive feelings about yourself and your abilities. When you lack self-confidence, you may fall into traps that limit your progress. For example, if you're a junior and learning at a corporation, you may develop the practice of accepting blame when things go wrong. As a result, you may believe you are foolish or incapable of addressing the situation. But it's not your fault. You're not expected to understand everything from the start.