"A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." – William G.T. Shedd
A mistake we all make is that we want to feel confident before we embark on something. However, confidence is a by-product of taking action and finding the courage to go beyond our fears and self-doubts. There is a scene in the movie Chariots of Fire (which I highly recommend you see), where the English runner Eric Lidell is running in an Olympic race. As he runs, he asks himself, "Where does the power come from, to see the race to its end?" He then hears his inner voice respond, "From within."
Read More1. Get back to connecting with your inner power:
Reach within and grab hold of your core. Reach outwards and ask for help. Find people who believe in you and are your cheerleaders even one will do!
2. Move into radical self-acceptance:
Appreciate every little thing about you, reinforce the positive and refrain from focusing on anything negative. Write down a list of all your positive attributes and make it as long as you can.
3. Don't wait to be perfect before you take action:
Don't second-guess it! Remember, your willingness to do gives you the ability to do. Take microsteps daily and always remember that there is no such thing as failure. Everything is a step towards your success.
4. Keep your heart present in your daily life:
That is the secret sauce to your confidence and will let you abstain from passing judgement on your process. You are bound to succeed because in your blueprint you have the codes to your success. Don't sabotage it!
5. Reach out and boost someone else's confidence:
That's the quickest way to finding yours!
Please listen to the following meditation "Finding your confidence and being bold," as you open the doors to a confident new you!
This article originally appeared on Thrive Global:
https://www.thriveglobal.com/stories/34061-confidence-guided-meditation