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Singing Tips by Benita Charles - Tip #39
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Your Behavior
SELF CONFIDENCE
"One important key to success is self-confidence. A key to self-confidence is preparation." -- Arthur Ashe
In this episode, we discussed self confidence in all you do in life. Self-confidence will set you a part and attract success to you.
*Self-confidence is a feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities and judgement.
Self-confidence is a set of behaviors you can improve and it's built from the outside in. You can improve your self-confidence by changing your behavior.
Self-confidence should not be confused with self-esteem.
**Self Esteem is an evaluation of one's own self-worth. In other words, self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves (it's built from the inside out). Based on where you are in your self-esteem, it can take years to repair and improve.
I. Here are 3 key ways to enhance your self-confidence:
A) Look the part
-- Always look your best
-- When you look good, you feel good (buy a new dress or suit. Get a new hairstyle.)
C) Act the part
-- Make your presence known in every situation
-- The way you sit and stand speaks volumes: sit up straight and stand tall
-- Look people in the eye when speaking
-- Speak slowly and deliberately
-- Be assertive and self-assured, not timid
D) Know your stuff
-- Study your industry and gain the knowledge you need
-- Practice your speeches, presentations, songs to perfection (Practice makes perfect!)
-- When you know what you're doing and what you're saying, it automatically makes you more confident
II. Fake It Til You Make It
***The purpose of this phrase is that by imitating confidence, competence with an optimistic mindset, it can lead to the realization of that imitation in an individual's life. In other words, acting as something can lead to that something.
Aristotle once said: "To be virtuous one must act as a virtuous person would act."
**** I read an article from a coach, John Sannicandro and he said that he once worked part time in a psychiatric ward. He discovered that the patients did well when they were exposed to positive behaviors (such as bedtime curfew, mandatory group attendance and structure). He found that structure, behavior and routines are the best ways to create positive change. This can definitely apply to positive behaviors to enhance your self-confidence.
References:
* Source: dictionary.com
** Source: Wikileaks
*** Source: "Fake It Til You Make It" mindbodycoarch.org (John Sannicandro)
**** Source: "Fake It Til You Make It" mindbodycoarch.org (John Sannicandro)
http://mindbodycoach.org/fake-till-make/
SELF CONFIDENCE
"One important key to success is self-confidence. A key to self-confidence is preparation." -- Arthur Ashe
In this episode, we discussed self confidence in all you do in life. Self-confidence will set you a part and attract success to you.
*Self-confidence is a feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities and judgement.
Self-confidence is a set of behaviors you can improve and it's built from the outside in. You can improve your self-confidence by changing your behavior.
Self-confidence should not be confused with self-esteem.
**Self Esteem is an evaluation of one's own self-worth. In other words, self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves (it's built from the inside out). Based on where you are in your self-esteem, it can take years to repair and improve.
I. Here are 3 key ways to enhance your self-confidence:
A) Look the part
-- Always look your best
-- When you look good, you feel good (buy a new dress or suit. Get a new hairstyle.)
C) Act the part
-- Make your presence known in every situation
-- The way you sit and stand speaks volumes: sit up straight and stand tall
-- Look people in the eye when speaking
-- Speak slowly and deliberately
-- Be assertive and self-assured, not timid
D) Know your stuff
-- Study your industry and gain the knowledge you need
-- Practice your speeches, presentations, songs to perfection (Practice makes perfect!)
-- When you know what you're doing and what you're saying, it automatically makes you more confident
II. Fake It Til You Make It
***The purpose of this phrase is that by imitating confidence, competence with an optimistic mindset, it can lead to the realization of that imitation in an individual's life. In other words, acting as something can lead to that something.
Aristotle once said: "To be virtuous one must act as a virtuous person would act."
**** I read an article from a coach, John Sannicandro and he said that he once worked part time in a psychiatric ward. He discovered that the patients did well when they were exposed to positive behaviors (such as bedtime curfew, mandatory group attendance and structure). He found that structure, behavior and routines are the best ways to create positive change. This can definitely apply to positive behaviors to enhance your self-confidence.
References:
* Source: dictionary.com
** Source: Wikileaks
*** Source: "Fake It Til You Make It" mindbodycoarch.org (John Sannicandro)
**** Source: "Fake It Til You Make It" mindbodycoarch.org (John Sannicandro)
http://mindbodycoach.org/fake-till-make/
Here's another great resource in terms of enhancing your self-confidence: "25 Killer Actions to Boost Your Self Confidence" by Leo Babauta (zenhabits.net).
https://zenhabits.net/25-killer-actions-to-boost-your-self-confidence/
Best wishes to you as you take your voice to the next level!
Much love,
Benita Charles Music
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