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Focus on yourself -

While it can be tempting to get distracted by office gossip, it is important that you do your best to stay on task and focus on getting the job done.

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Focus on yourself -

There are always lots of distractions in every place of work, but a surefire way to increase your confidence is to work hard and keep a positive, focused attitude.

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Know your strengths -

Knowing your strengths and capitalizing on them is a great way to get those confidence levels up. Start by making a list of those things you do better than anyone else.

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Know your strengths -

Once you have identified your strengths, think about ways in which you can integrate them into your every day. If this proves impossible, it might be time for a new role!

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Identify your weaknesses -

It also helps if you are able to identify your weaknesses, although it is important not to obsess over these or let them stand in the way of moving forward.

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Identify your weaknesses -

Taking stock of your weaknesses can be a good thing, because you can draw up a plan to work on them, thus reducing their impact or eliminating them altogether.

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Believe in yourself -

Adopting a "can-do" attitude is more helpful than you could ever imagine. Try saying to yourself "I can do this," even if you have doubts about your ability.

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It may also help to say affirmations to yourself each night, either three things that you like about yourself, or three things that went well that day.

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Track your successes -

A record of your previous successes can come in handy for those moments in which you find your confidence lacking.

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Track your successes -

You might like to keep a record of the projects you have led or the bigger tasks you have completed, so that you can dip into it if you ever need to remind yourself of your worth.

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Enjoy the small victories -

It is similarly important to bask in the victories, not matter how small. Next time someone compliments you on a piece of work, try and hold on to that feeling for the whole day.

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Enjoy the small victories -

It is easy to let small pieces of positive feedback slide, but if you really take each compliment on board you will find that your confidence starts to grow.

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Accept reality -

The reality is that at some point something or someone will threaten your confidence, and part of maintaining that confidence is accepting that reality.

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Accept reality -

If and when a nasty comment or a failure does shake your confidence, be sure to give yourself between 24 and 48 hours to recover before responding or making a decision.

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Seek encouragement -

It can never hurt to seek encouragement or affirmation, but this is particularly important if you find it difficult to identify your strengths. Try asking your boss to identify them instead.

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Seek encouragement -

This is a good tactic because more often than not, other people see strengths in our character that we do not see ourselves.

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Challenge yourself -

Completing a task that you didn't think yourself capable of is certain to boost your confidence. Try to take on projects that stretch you to the edge of your ability and beyond.

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Challenge yourself -

You will likely have to start with baby steps, but the important thing is to immerse yourself in the challenge and not pass judgment on your performance too early on in the process.

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Be a positive role model -

Adopting a positive attitude will not only make you feel more confident, but it will instill confidence in those around you because positivity is infectious.

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Be a positive role model -

Being positive doesn't necessarily mean being happy all the time; you can also be a positive role model by demonstrating resilience. Focus not on the problem, but on finding the solution.

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Be careful with your reactions -

A great way to become more confident is to elevate yourself emotionally from the reactions of others, particularly those of your boss or others more senior than you.

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Be careful with your reactions -

Recognizing that anyone can act out when under pressure or stress, and realizing that aggressive behaviors are not a reflection on you, can help you to respond more appropriately.

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Nip imposter syndrome in the bud -

If you suffer from imposter syndrome, i.e. the feeling that you are not as good as those around you and only got where you are by luck or good timing, it is important to nip this in the bud.

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Whenever you catch yourself thinking a negative thought, counter it with a compliment. Accept praise from others without questioning it or suspecting an ulterior motive.

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Be assertive, but not pushy -

When working on your confidence, it can be easy to cross over into cockiness. The line between the two is fine, but it's important to know the difference.

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Be assertive, but not pushy -

If you receive a compliment, for example, take it on board and give a humble response. Don't give an answer that suggests you think you are better or more accomplished than anyone else.

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Make lists -

Keeping a record of daily wins can be just as helpful as tracking those big successes. Try to get in the habit of making a "to do" list at the beginning of each day.

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Make lists -

Crossing items off your daily "to do" list will leave you with a feeling of accomplishment when you finish for the day.

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Keep a collection of confidence boosters -

This one is similar to keeping a record of your successes, but involves holding on to emails, performance reviews, or notes from others referring to things you have done well.

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Keep a collection of confidence boosters -

If you cannot do this or it doesn't appeal to you, simply creating a list of things or people to cheer yourself up can work wonders if you need a little confidence boost.

Sources: (Forbes) (Glassdoor)

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