Confident people can inspire others and achieve things that others can't. Research also confirms that they earn more money and are more likely to be promoted at work. And what about you, are you self-confident? Check the level of your self-confidence with us.
The following characteristics distinguish truly and legitimately confident people from the others. Travis Bradberry published an interesting article on this subject on Entrepreneur.com. Bradberry is an expert on emotional intelligence and the author of a globally successful book entitled Emotional Intelligence 2.0, which has also been published in Czech by BizBooks.
1. Internal satisfaction
To believe in yourself, you have to be satisfied with who you are and what you're doing. Don't worry what others think.
2. Not judging others
Self-confident people don't need to spread rumors about others in order to feel good.
3. The ability to say "no"
Confidence is also associated with the ability to weigh your options and express yourself clearly. If you don't want to or can't do something, don't say "I don't know", but "no".
4. The art of listening
Confident people listen to others attentively. They don't need to talk constantly themselves. They know that they will learn more by listening.
5. The art of speaking
No statements like "uhm" or "I'm not sure." Confident people speak assertively and get straight to the point. They know how hard it is to get others to really listen.
6. Small victories
Confident people look for new opportunities and possibilities to achieve something. A series of small victories then give them the motivation for further work.
7. Movement
People who regularly engage in sports feel more socially capable and also more attractive. It's the endorphins.
8. No interest in attracting attention
Being yourself is much more effective than trying to attract attention at any cost.
9. Ability to make mistakes
Confident people are not afraid to make mistakes. They see mistakes as opportunities to learn.
10. The art of taking action
A person with low self-confidence looks at an opportunity and considers all the things that could go wrong. A confident person asks: "Why shouldn't I do it?"
11. Ability to appreciate others
Praising others for their suggestions and recommendations is natural for a confident person. He does not need to criticize everyone else to show that he's always right.
12. Ability to ask for help
Confident people know that a request for help is not a sign of weakness or stupidity.
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