ADVANCED PERSONALITY
DEVELOPMENT
Session - 6
BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE
Boost your Confidence
➢Creating a Strong Self Image!
Learn Techniques to Create a Strong Self Image and Increase Your
Self-Esteem TODAY!
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No one can achieve anything without confidence as someone said once that,”
Confidence is the key to success.” So, if you are under confident and accidentally
landed here, then trust me, you are at right place.
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Following are eight steps you can take to increase your feelings of self-worth.
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1. Be mindful.
We can’t change something if we don’t recognize that there is
something to change. By simply becoming aware of our negative
self-talk, we begin to distance ourselves from the feelings it brings
up. This enables us to identify with them less. Without this
awareness, we can easily fall into the trap of believing our self-
limiting talk, and as meditation teacher Allan Lokos says, “Don’t
believe everything you think. Thoughts are just that — thoughts.”
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2. Change the story.
We all have a narrative or a story we’ve created about ourselves that
shapes our self-perceptions, upon which our core self-image is based. If
we want to change that story, we have to understand where it came
from and where we received the messages we tell ourselves. Whose
voices are we internalizing?
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“Sometimes automatic negative thoughts like ‘you’re fat’ or ‘you’re lazy’ can be
repeated in your mind so often that you start to believe they are true,” says
Jessica Koblenz, Psy.D. “These thoughts are learned, which means they can be
unlearned. You can start with affirmations. What do you wish you believed about
yourself? Repeat these phrases to yourself every day."
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3. Avoid falling into the compare-and-despair rabbit hole.
“Two key things I emphasize are to practice acceptance and stop comparing
yourself to others,” says psychotherapist Kimberly Hershenson, LMSW. “I
emphasis that just because someone else appears happy on social media or even
in person doesn’t mean they are happy.
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Comparisons only lead to negative self-talk, which leads to anxiety and stress.”
Feelings of low self-worth can negatively affect your mental health as well as
other areas in your life, such as work, relationships, and physical health.
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4. Channel your inner rock star.
Albert Einstein said, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability
to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” We all have
our strengths and weaknesses. Someone may be a brilliant musician, but a
dreadful cook.
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Neither quality defines their core worth. Recognize what your strengths are and
the feelings of confidence they engender, especially in times of doubt. It’s easy to
make generalizations when you “mess up” or “fail” at something, but reminding
yourself of the ways you rock offers a more realistic perspective of yourself.
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5. Exercise.
Many studies have shown a correlation between exercise and higher self-esteem,
as well as improved mental health. “Exercising creates empowerment both
physical and mental,” says Debbie Mandel, author of Addicted to Stress,
“especially weight lifting where you can calibrate the accomplishments. Exercise
organizes your day around self-care.”
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She suggests dropping a task daily from your endless to-do list for the sole
purpose of relaxation or doing something fun, and seeing how that feels. Other
forms of self-care, such as proper nutrition and sufficient sleep, have also been
shown to have positive effects on one’s self-perception.
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6. Do unto others.
Hershenson suggests volunteering to help those who may be less fortunate.
“Being of service to others helps take you out of your head. When you are able to
help someone else, it makes you less focused on your own issues.”
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7. Forgiveness.
Is there is someone in your life you haven’t forgiven? An ex-partner? A family
member? Yourself? By holding on to feelings of bitterness or resentment, we
keep ourselves stuck in a cycle of negativity. If we haven’t forgiven ourselves,
shame will keep us in this same loop.
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8. Remember that you are not your circumstances.
Finally, learning to differentiate between your circumstances and who you are is
key to self-worth. “Recognizing inner worth, and loving one’s imperfect self,
provide the secure foundation for growth,” says Schiraldi. “With that security,
one is free to grow with enjoyment, not fear of failure — because failure doesn’t
change core worth.”
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Boost your Confidence
➢ Finding Your Passion & Purpose!
Proven Techniques that will Help You Find Your Passion &
Purpose in Life!
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How to Discover Your Life Purpose
After working with more than a million people all over the world, I have
come to believe that each of us is born with a unique life purpose.
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Identifying, acknowledging, and honoring this purpose is perhaps the most
important action successful people take. They take the time to understand
what they’re here to do – and then they pursue that with passion and
enthusiasm.
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For some people, though, it’s not as easy to identify a passion. You may even
have asked yourself at one point or another, “What should I do with my life?”
“What is my passion?” or “What is my life purpose.”
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Those two words, ‘purpose’ and ‘passion’, always seemed so huge, so far away,
so unattainable for so many years and I would render a guess that that’s how you
would describe them too! Well, the good news is that discovering your purpose
and passion in life isn’t as difficult as we would have been led to believe. It’s
actually very straight-forward…
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4 Ways to Find Passion and Purpose in Your Life
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1. Dig deep.
Ask questions instead of creating conclusions. Questions lead to growth and
expansion; conclusions lead to dead ends. Ask yourself: What am I thinking?
What else is possible? Would I love this? And simply: Why?
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2. Map your future.
Create a “passion plan” comprised of three lists: Companies that pique your
interest, job descriptions that sound like fun and specific functions you would
enjoy from job descriptions. Then, determine where to look, what additional
training you might need, which companies to contact and what people to add to
your network.
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3. Do the 40/20.
Structure your time so that you work 40 hours, but budget 20 additional hours
outside of your job to:
Assemble your passion plan.
Develop and refine your brand (LinkedIn profile, résumé, etc.).
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Network and talk to everyone. Take bold actions like making the calls you’ve
always feared and developing ways to stand out from the crowd.
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4. Look at the big picture.
Identify patterns and themes in your life. What have they prepared you to do?
What do others come to you for advice about? What comes as easily to you as
breathing but is a struggle for others?
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Most important, make life about always being true to who you are and not who
or what family, friends, teachers and society tell you that you should be. Only
then will you find your passion. The more aligned your thoughts and beliefs are
to your purpose and passions, the easier it becomes to make decisions, set and
achieve goals, and keep “work sickness” from infecting your life.
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Boost your Confidence
➢Work to Give Value
Learn How to Work in such a way that You Add Great Value in
Everything You Do!
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There are seven secrets to add value in your job and in the world around you.
Any one of these ideas or concepts can be sufficient for you to become
financially successful. When you begin to combine these ideas together, you’ll
begin to move ahead more rapidly in your financial life than you ever have
before.
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1. The Faster The Better
The first way to increase value is simply to increase the speed you deliver the
kind of value people are willing to pay for.
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Successful people know everybody is impatient. A person who didn’t
realize that they wanted your product or service until today, now wants it
yesterday. People perceive a direct correlation between speed and the value
of your offering.
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2. Offer Better Quality
The second key to creating wealth is by offering better quality than your
competitors at the same price.
And remember, quality is whatever the customer says it is. Total quality
management can best be defined as: “Finding out what your customer wants and
giving it to him or her faster than your competitors.”
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Quality does not just mean greater durability or excellence in design. Quality
refers, first of all, to utility, to the use that the customer needs to put the product
or service. It is the customer’s specific need, or the benefit that the customer
seeks, that defines quality in his or her mind.
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3. Add Value
The third way that you can become wealthy is by looking for ways to add
value to everything you do.
Remember, if everyone is offering the same thing, these factors of the product or
service become the basic minimum, or the expected norm in the market.
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If you want to stand out as a person or as a producer, you have to “plus”
whatever you are doing so that your customer perceives you and your
offering as being superior to that of your competitors.
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4. Increase Convenience
The fourth way of increasing wealth is by increasing the convenience of
purchasing and using your product or service.
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Fast food stores by the thousands are a simple example of how much more
people are willing to pay for convenience than they are if they have to
drive across town to a major shopping center or a major grocery store.
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5. Improve Customer Service
A fifth way of creating value and increasing wealth is by improving
customer service. People are predominantly emotional.
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They are greatly impacted by the warmth, friendliness, cheerfulness and
helpfulness of customer service representatives. Many companies are
using customer service as a primary source of competitive advantage in a
fast changing marketplace.
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6. Changing Lifestyles
The sixth key to creating wealth is changing life styles, and the impact they
are having on customer purchasing patterns and behaviors throughout the
country.
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There is a national trend toward cocooning, or staying at home more and to
making the home environment more enjoyable. People’s tastes are very
different from the tastes of people a generation ago.
More people want to travel and take vacations, thereby creating a boom in the
travel, leisure, resort and cruise industries.
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7. Offer Planned Discounts
The seventh key to creating to wealth is just planned discounting. This
involves finding ways to sell higher and higher volumes of products and
services to more and more people at lower and lower prices
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You’ve heard it said that, “If you want to dine with the classes, you have to
sell to the masses.”
How could you offer a product or service of good value at an even lower price?
How could you squeeze out the costs of getting that product or service to the
customer and pass the savings onto him or her?
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Boost your Confidence
➢Build Something of Your Own
Increase Your Creative Abilities to Create Something on Your Own!
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Do you think you are a creative person? If yes, you should know most people
never benefit from being creative. True creative people have a developed ability
to use and observe all of their resources, senses, and knowledge to help them
succeed. So take the time to "sharpen your blade," because there is a long road
ahead.
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Steps to Develop Creativity
1. Stop depending on others.
Start learning to use your own resources. Look around for what you do have and
how you can make the best use of those resources. This will be a little tough in
the beginning, but with time, you will adjust.
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This doesn't mean you will be alone and that you may disobey superiors. This
just means you can build a learning capacity -- learning from others. It means
making proper interactions and creating your own resources.
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2. Dream, think, and create.
You have to believe you have an amazing mind full of thoughts and ideas. You
need to express them. Tell them to others and see what they say. Some of your
ideas may seem funny to you, or inappropriate, but that doesn't matter. It's been
said a man is as big as his/her dreams. So, don't stop dreaming and when it's time
to give shape to your dreams, express your best approach.
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3. Surround yourself with excellence.
Pablo Picasso said, "Good artists copy, great artists steal." That means, good
people learn from better people, and better people learn from the best. You can't
develop your creativity when you're surrounded by those who keep on
discouraging and distracting you.
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So have some real talented people around you, and learn from them. This is not
only about surrounding yourself with talented people, it's about knowledge. Don't
limit yourself. Always study and experience a variety of new things. This can
propel your creativity forward.
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4. Look for some non-value-added jobs.
Include in your daily schedule, hour or more to listen to your hobbies. It can be
gardening, collecting souvenirs, painting or anything you like.
Maybe these things aren't going to benefit you financially, but it will definitely
help wake up your creativity.
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5. Fight your fear of failure.
The fear that you might make a huge mistake or fail in your efforts to do
something new, can paralyze your creativity. You need to remember mistakes
will always be there -- there are simply part of the creativity process. Many great
minds struggle with fear of failure, but they never gave up and they kept trying
until they succeeded.
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However, to overcome your fear of failure; analyze every potential outcome,
make a contingency plan and think about the worst possible scenario. This will
help you to regain confidence and start over with full confidence.
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6. Expand your comfort zone.
People are often stuck in their comfort zone and afraid to try new things in life.
That can be a huge problem because when we have the same routine -- our
creativity will just die. We need to change things and allow different adventures
to boost our creativity.
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You don't need to climb the highest mountain, but you can do some simple things
like going to visit a nearby city, talk to a stranger, read a book from genre that
you never read.
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7. Keep your stress away -- enjoy life.
Don't let yourself to be down about your failures or stressed out. Take a long
drive by yourself, hang out with your friends and family or just go to the movies!
All these things will help you get back on track.
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When we are feeling down, our creativity is stuck inside us and it hard to think of
any new idea in that state of mind. That is why it's important to fight it and just
enjoy life.
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➢How to Dominate Every Situation?
Master the Art of Domination!
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According to cognitive psychologist Robert J. Sternberg, creativity can be
broadly defined as "the process of producing something that is both original and
worthwhile." Creativity is all about finding new ways of solving problems and
approaching situations. This isn't a skill restricted to artists, musicians or writers;
it is a useful skill for people from all walks of life. If you've ever wanted to boost
your creativity, these tips can help.
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Commit Yourself to Developing Your Creativity
The first step is to fully devote yourself to developing your creative abilities. Do
not put off your efforts.
Set goals, enlist the help of others and put time aside each day to develop your
skills.
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Become an Expert
One of the best ways to develop creativity is to become an expert in that area.
By having a rich understanding of the topic, you will be better able to think of
novel or innovative solutions to problems.
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Reward Your Curiosity
One common roadblock to developing creativity is the sense that curiosity is an
indulgence. Rather than reprimanding yourself, reward yourself when you are
curious about something. Give yourself the opportunity to explore new topics.
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While rewarding yourself is important, it is also important to develop intrinsic
motivation. Sometimes, the true reward of creativity is the process itself, not the
product.
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While your efforts may not lead to success every time, you will still be boosting
your creative talents and building skills that will serve you well in the future.
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Be Willing to Take Risks
When it comes to building your creative skills, you need to be willing to take
risks in order to advance your abilities.
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Build Your Confidence
Insecurity in your abilities can suppress creativity, which is why it is important to
build confidence. Make note of the progress you have made, commend your
efforts, and always be on the lookout for ways to reward your creativity.
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Make Time for Creativity
You won't be able to develop your creative
talents if you don't make time for them.
Schedule some time each week to
concentrate on some type of creative
project.
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Overcome Negative Attitudes that Block Creativity
According to a 2006 study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy
of Sciences, positive moods can increase your ability to think creatively.
According to Dr. Adam Anderson, senior author of the study, "If you are doing
something that requires you be creative or be in a think tank, you want to be in a
place with good mood."
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Focus on eliminating negative thoughts or self-criticisms that may impair your
ability to develop strong creative skills.
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Fight Your Fear of Failure
The fear that you might make a mistake or fail in your efforts can paralyze your
progress. Whenever you find yourself harboring such feelings, remind yourself
that mistakes are simply part of the process.
While you may occasionally stumble on your path to creativity, you will
eventually reach your goals
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Brainstorm to Inspire New Ideas
Brainstorming is a common technique
in both academic and professional
settings, but it can also be a powerful
tool for developing your creativity.
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Start by suspending your judgment and self-criticism, then start writing down
related ideas and possible solutions. The goal is to generate as many ideas as
possible in a relatively short span of time. Next, focus on clarifying and refining
your ideas in order to arrive at the best possible choice.
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Realize That Most Problems Have Multiple Solutions
The next time you approach a problem, try looking for a variety of solutions.
Instead of simply going with the first idea you have, take the time to think of other
possible ways to approach the situation.
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This simple activity is a great way to build both your problem-solving and
creative thinking skills.
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Create a Mind Map and Flow Chart
A mind map is a great way to connect ideas and look for innovative answers to
questions. Create a mind map by writing down a central topic or word. Next, link
related terms or ideas around the central word. While similar to brainstorming,
this technique allows for branching ideas and offers a very visual way of seeing
how these ideas are linked.
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Challenge Yourself and Create Opportunities for Creativity
Once you have developed some basic creative skills, it is important to continually
challenge yourself in order to further advance your abilities. Look for more
difficult approaches, try out new things and avoid always using the same solutions
you have used in the past.
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In addition to challenging yourself, you also need to create your own
opportunities for creativity. This might involve tackling a new project or finding
new tools to use in your current projects.
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Try the "Six Hats" Technique
The "six hats" technique involves looking at a
problem from six differing perspectives. By
doing this, you can produce more ideas than
you might have had you only looked at the
situation from one or two points of view.
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Red Hat: Look at the situation emotionally. What do your feelings tell you?
White Hat: Look at the situation objectively. What are the facts?
Yellow Hat: Use a positive perspective. Which elements of the solution will
work?
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Black Hat: Use a negative perspective. Which elements of the solution won’t
work?
Green Hat: Think creatively. What are some alternative ideas?
Blue Hat: Think broadly. What is the best overall solution?
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Look for Sources of Inspiration
Never expect creativity to just happen. Look for new sources of inspiration that
will give you fresh ideas and motivate you to generate unique answers to
questions.
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Read a book, visit a museum, listen to your favorite music or engage in a lively
debate with a friend. Utilize whatever strategy or technique works best for you
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Consider Alternative Scenarios
When approaching a problem, utilize "what if..." questions to consider each
possible scenario. If you take a specific approach, what will the outcome be?
By looking at these alternatives beforehand, you'll be better able to develop
creative solutions to problems.
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Try the Snowball Technique
When approaching a problem, utilize "what if..." questions to consider each
possible scenario. If you take a specific approach, what will the outcome be?
By looking at these alternatives beforehand, you'll be better able to develop
creative solutions to problems.
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