Building Your Confidence, One Obstacle at a Time

Letā€™s face it: life loves throwing curveballs. Itā€™s almost like thereā€™s a little mischief-maker out there, plotting, ā€œHmm, how can I shake things up today?ā€ But, hereā€™s the beauty of itā€”each obstacle is a hidden opportunity to grow stronger, bolder, and, yes, a lot more confident.

Step One: Embrace the Obstacle (Briefly)

So, youā€™re strolling along, and bam! Here comes a new obstacle. Maybe itā€™s a challenge at work, a personal setback, or something unexpected that throws your plans out the window. Instead of thinking, ā€œWhy me?ā€ switch it up! Imagine saying: ā€œHello, obstacle, thank you for the lesson!ā€ Just think of it as that friend who gives the tough advice no one else dares to offer.

Yes, weā€™re actually thanking the obstacle here. Why? Because every time you overcome one, youā€™re chiseling away at self-doubt and adding bricks to the fortress of your confidence.

Step Two: Acknowledge the Growth (With a Little Sass)

Obstacles arenā€™t just there to annoy us (although they sometimes do a great job of that). Theyā€™re here to push us, stretch our limits, and help us discover parts of ourselves we didnā€™t even know were there. Every time you tackle a challenge, youā€™re growingā€”not just stronger but more resilient and self-assured. Itā€™s like a workout for your confidence.

Imagine saying to your obstacle, ā€œThank you for making me stronger, more confident, and more resilient! I understood the lesson. Now, get out of my face because nothing will stop me from reaching my goals!ā€ Itā€™s empowering, isnā€™t it? And thereā€™s a bit of satisfaction in bidding farewell to each hurdle with a ā€œbeen there, done thatā€ attitude.

Step Three: Celebrate the Small Wins

Confidence isnā€™t a sudden burst of unshakable belief in yourself. Itā€™s the collection of all those small victories. Each time you face a challenge, your confidence muscles flex a little harder. Think of it like leveling up in a video gameā€”youā€™re gathering skills, boosting resilience, and gaining tools that make you more prepared for the next round.

Take a moment to celebrate each win, no matter how small. Whether youā€™ve handled a tough client call, navigated a tricky conversation, or managed to get through a day that started out rough, every win counts. Laugh at your obstacles when you can, and pat yourself on the back for getting through.

Step Four: Trust the Journey

Building confidence isnā€™t a straight line; itā€™s a squiggly, twisty, often ridiculous road. There will be ups and downs, but as long as you keep moving forward, youā€™re on the right path. Trust that every obstacle is another chance to grow. The bigger the mountain, the more satisfying it is to climb.

So, the next time life throws a challenge in your way, welcome it. Learn from it. Laugh at it. And then, confidently tell it to step aside because youā€™re just getting started. This journey is yours, and every obstacle is just another step in building the powerhouse that is you!

Elga Lejarza

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