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  • Writer's pictureOyindamola Malomo

CONFIDENCE - YOUR SUPER POWER!

Unlocking the Power of Self-Confidence for Success in Life and Work



As we journey through life, the desire for success is something that most of us have. However, achieving success is not always an easy feat. It often requires us to take difficult steps, face challenges, and overcome obstacles. 


While preparing to publish this blog, I found myself overwhelmed with numerous thoughts and concerns. I had to consider the relevance of my content, the language I used, and the impact it would have on my audience. Despite having a lot of work to do, I realized that I had to sit down and pen my thoughts. 


In life, we often find ourselves in a similar situation where we have to make tough decisions and take calculated risks. We may have doubts and fears about whether we are making the right choices. However, it is important to remember that success is often achieved by taking risks, putting in the hard work, and persevering through challenges. 


As you read this post, you may be facing a similar situation, and I hope that these few devoted minutes can inspire you to push forward and pursue your goals despite any obstacles you may face.


 

Here are three tips to help you show up courageously:


1. Consistent Commitment: Your confidence level will reflect your commitment to your goals and desires. Give it your all, push yourself, conduct research, approach potential partners, and don't hesitate to take baby steps toward your goal. Keep the end goal in mind and track your progress daily. For instance, if you wish to change jobs, aim to send out at least one job proposal each day for a week. As you keep going, you will get better.


2. Keen Knowledge: The thrill of freedom and confidence comes when you have skill and purpose. You can become an authority in your field of influence and acquire a Ph.D. in mastering yourself. Keep reading, learning, and growing. Make it a habit to read about a topic of interest every day, and you will see how confidently you deliver on it at the end of the month.


3. Gracious Gratitude: Being thankful can help you conquer your fears. Gratitude allows you to appreciate how far you have come and view things differently. Take a moment to reflect on the hurdles you have overcome and be thankful for them. List ten things you are grateful for today, and you will see that you have no reason to be afraid.



In conclusion, we all have fears that can hold us back from achieving our full potential. These fears can manifest in various ways, such as the fear of being undervalued, failing, or coming across as too much… the list is endless! However, instead of allowing these fears to control our lives, we should shift our focus to the positive aspects of our lives.


Confidence is not the absence of fear, but rather the ability to acknowledge our fears and still move forward. It requires us to tap into our inner strength and showcase our abilities even when we are unsure of the outcome. It can be scary to take that first step, but it is essential to overcome our fears and reach our goals.


We owe it to ourselves to live life to the fullest and explore our full potential. To do this, we must learn to soar above the constraints of our fears and limitations. This requires us to embrace the unknown and take risks, even if they seem daunting at first. By doing so, we open ourselves up to new opportunities and experiences that can help us grow and develop. No gree for anybody... LOL! (This is a Nigerian slang for the year).


And most importantly, we should do it with confidence. Confidence comes from believing in ourselves and our abilities. When we approach life with confidence, we become more resilient and better equipped to deal with the challenges that come our way. We are more likely to achieve our goals and live fulfilling lives. So let's take that first step, embrace our fears, and move forward with confidence.


Make a commitment to step out courageously and follow your dreams and aspirations, taking baby steps along the way. Remember that you have what it takes to succeed, and with these tips, you can achieve anything you set your mind to.




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damilolaayelabowo
Apr 07

Taking the risk of unknown and facing our fear we can achieve whatever we put our minds too👍🏾

Thank you so much for this pretty write up, it’s inspiring 🌷

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Temiloluwa Williams
Temiloluwa Williams
Jan 09

Best 3 minutes of my day.

Thank you for this.

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ADEDAPO DAVID ODUKOYA
ADEDAPO DAVID ODUKOYA
Jan 09

Good thinking at e begining of the year that can help and keep one on tract.


Proud of you and keep the good work flowingggggg

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adeola adebayo
adeola adebayo
Jan 09

Awesome! write up. Thank you for this

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Alabi Omolade
Alabi Omolade
Jan 09

This is insightful.

Thank you for sharing

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