Have you seen women that exude an air of confidence and self-assurance. Sadly, you wish that you had the confidence and you could carry yourself in that manner. They seem to be able to conquer the world and achieve anything. As a result, you admire them and wonder how they reached that level. You secretly wish you had half of their skills and success. You ask, how do you become a confident woman?
Unfortunately, I was there at one point in my life. As a single mother, it was hard to imagine how I could ever reach such a level of confidence. I was barely able to pay my bills. I dreamed of making a six figure salary. So, I wanted to know how to get there. I wanted to be a strong mother, leader, a mentor and manager. The fact that I couldn’t achieve success on my own became a reality. Therefore, I needed guidance and advice on how to start my journey on becoming a confident woman.
Our roles as mothers, spouses, partners and influencers is huge. We need to display confidence around our children. We also need to be confident around our spouses and significant others at times. Additionally, we have a responsibility to others that we influence in our life and on the job. Building confidence is a process. It doesn’t happen over night, but if you continually enhance your skills you will become a confident woman.
Here are a few traits that I believe all women need to become confident:
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Define Your Belief System – First, these are your core values that remain unchanged. They can include but are not limited to being ethical, family-oriented, reliable, trustworthy. Define them and stand firm.
- Be Consistent – You must be consistent in all areas of your life for the most part, but be flexible when needed. If you’re inconsistent you won’t be taken seriously by your family, co-workers or anyone else that you influence.
- Become An Achiever – Next, set goals and make a plan to achieve them. It’s important to be an example for your children in this area. Achieving goals requires stamina and hard work.
- Be Positive – I read daily affirmations to help me stay positive.
- Have a sense of humor – Last, know that you will make mistakes along the way. Be able to laugh, pick yourself up and move on.
Finally, if you don’t want to obtain a mentor, surround yourself with positive people. Especially, those who have arrived at the destination that you’re trying to achieve. Ask for advice when you need it. Unfortunately, there isn’t a road map how to achieve success in your business or on how to be a good mother. Most importantly, becoming a confident woman and believing in yourself will help you achieve your goals in all areas of your life. Your spouse, partner and children will see it and believe it. Take the first step to becoming a confident woman, and everything else will fall into place. You may also like Why I Am Thankful For The Stumbles In My Life.
