Whether you feel that achieving your dreams are a long way off or just a few moments away, it’s essential that you feel confident that you can reach them.
The key to getting your dreams to become a reality is to believe in yourself and your abilities. Only you can make them come true. Only you can stop the doubts.
If you’ve doubted whether you can reach your dreams, try these strategies to regain your confidence:
1. Learn to recognize self-doubt.
Are you aware of how much doubt is affecting your dreams? The first step is to recognize the power that self-doubt has over you.
* You may have a dream, but are you actively pursuing it? Doubt can paralyze you and stop you from going after your dreams. It can creep in slowly and destroy them. You may not even notice how much it’s hurting your dreams.
2. Avoid letting your struggles stop you.
Struggles can increase your doubt about your abilities to achieve your goals. They can cause you to give up and walk away – if you let them.
* Struggles and challenges are a natural part of the journey toward your dreams.
* Rather than pretending that the issues don’t exist or that you can avoid them, face them head on. Know that you can find a solution and continue moving forward toward your dreams. It might be a different path than what you originally planned, but consider that it might be even better, too.
3. Recognize excuses.
If you don’t believe in yourself, then you can create many excuses to stop going after your dreams. You may tell yourself that you’re not worthy of your dreams or that they’re foolish. You may convince yourself that you don’t deserve success, happiness, or other good things. Doubt can make you stay in a comfortable place that isn’t fulfilling.
* Your excuses might include that you don’t have enough time or resources to achieve your dreams. You may also blame your family, background, or other features of your life.
* Recognize that you’re using these reasons for excuses. For better results, think of them as simply challenges that you can find a solution to, and get busy!
4. Act with confidence.
Even if you’re scared to step forward, it’s important to act with confidence. The old cliche of “faking it till you make it” can apply here. You must go after your dreams with passion and confidence even when you’re scared and uncertain.
* Practice by doing things that take a little (not a lot of) courage. Not only will you get some things done, but you’ll also have more self-esteem because you’re doing things that scare you. You can build up your confidence over time with little steps.
5. View your challenges in a new way.
Life is filled with teachable moments that can help you get to your dreams. Usually, they take the form of challenges.
Challenges can shape and transform you. Instead of thinking of your challenges as failures, look at them as learning opportunities, or results that can show you a new, more effective approach.
* Each challenge gives you the chance to experience something new and learn from it.
* They’re a sign that you’re growing as a person and making progress. They mean that you’re getting closer to your goals. They’re the stones in your path that act as markers for the final destination of your dreams.
Self-doubt can destroy any dream. It can make you feel like you’re worthless. It can make you think that your dreams aren’t possible and will never happen.
But this isn’t true! You can defeat this negative thought process with strategies like these. Regain your self-confidence and go after your dreams!
How can doubting impact your life?
How can doubts hinder you from fulfilling your dreams?
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The benefits of a healthy amount of self-confidence are many. When you’re self-assured, it’s easier to achieve your goals, others are naturally drawn toward your charisma, and you feel more comfortable in any situation.
Life is easier with self-confidence. Do you wish you had greater self-confidence?
Luckily, increased self-confidence is just a week away!
Add these easy habits to your daily routines and feel the difference:
1. Be a sharp dresser.
Wearing torn, old, or faded clothes negatively affects your confidence. Research shows that dressing well can boost your self-esteem.
* You don’t have to spend an enormous amount of money on expensive designer outfits. When shopping, be frugal but buy nice clothes. You’ll have fewer items of clothing, but the ones you have will bring you confidence each time you leave the house. The key is how you feel in an outfit.
2. Think positive.
Each time you notice a negative thought about yourself, switch your focus to something more positive. Negative thoughts drain your self-confidence.
* For example, if you have a thought about not accomplishing all of your goals, you can counter it with what you have accomplished. Have ready answers for any negativity.
3. Speak slower.
This may seem like a strange way to increase your confidence, but research shows that those who have higher self-esteem talk slower. Learn to speak slower and pause more often. Your words matter and you don’t have to rush them to express yourself.
* People who are not confident in their words or themselves tend to speak very fast.
4. Volunteer more often.
Volunteering can raise your confidence levels in multiple ways:
* Volunteering can increase your skills.
* It can show you that others value your work and ideas.
* It can also help you understand your strengths and weaknesses.
* It gives you the ability to give back and earn gratitude from others. You’ll feel better and appreciate life more.
5. Start a healthy habit.
A healthy habit such as exercising on the weekends or eating a fruit at breakfast is an excellent way to boost your self-esteem. You’ll be able to feel confident that you’re following through with your goals.
6. Focus on your body language.
Are you scared to raise your head and look people in the eye? Are you frightened to stand up straight and walk with confidence? Your body language shows the world your confidence – or lack of it.
* Mimic strong body language even if you’re not feeling confident. By looking more confident, you’ll start to feel this way.
7. Make lists.
There are several types of lists you can make to increase confidence:
* The first is a list of your accomplishments. Dig deep and include all of the rewards, ribbons, and other prizes you’ve won. Include things from both the past and present on this list.
* The second list is the things that you’re grateful for right now. This list will show you that you have many things in your life that matter and make you happy.
* Post your lists in a prominent place in your home so you can see them on a consistent basis. If you incorporate these habits into your daily routines, you’ll enjoy increased self-confidence very quickly. The longer you follow these strategies, the greater your new-found confidence will grow.
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For me it’s meaningful how Warren Buffett is so comfortable in his own skin, that he’s fearless in standing in front of his peers, and essentially “playing his heart out”, regardless of whether he has any talent or not, as a singer.
Share your thoughts on this at the Personal Growth Cafe Community (it opens in a new tab, so you can have it open before you watch this video).
First the issue we don’t address too much, whether you agree with my friend that computer and the Internet hurt human interaction and only the illusion of meaningful relationships.
And, my point that the technology is just a tool, which we can use to greatly improve the lives of everyone on the planet!
We’re doing that, at least by getting all 320.7 million of us Americans focusing on rebuilding the greatness in our own lives, as we’re working together to rebuild the greatness within America as a whole – see it and stand with us, right here!
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So what do you think?
How much DO you influence your world?
Thanks for considering this!
Joyfully,
Dan : )
Dan Klatt,
“Executive Life Consultant”
Personal Growth Cafe founder
“We Are Rebuilding America” Vision-Holder
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Because I fully ‘know’ it’s going to transform the lives of 100 million people. However, he thought I should aim much lower, such as 100,000.
That’s only because he has much smaller ambitions, and a different destiny, than I.
He didn’t say I’m incapable of achieving my goal, he just matter-of-factly suggested I strive for something much different… because that smaller result is something he could see himself hitting.
Transforming the lives of “merely” 100,000 people seems realistic to him, because he and I both know people who’ve done that.
However 100 million people, no example of someone who’s “been there, done that” readily comes to mind for him.
Or, more likely, he doesn’t see himself having that kind of impact, and therefore didn’t see someone else doing so, either.
Back at one of the later newspapers I worked at before becoming an author and coach, the masthead on the editorial page had this quote from Thomas Paine: “Lead, follow or get out of the way”.
Just having that inspiring truth “in my face” every day for two years left an impression on me.
I know I’m meant to “Make A Difference” to a lot of people, through my work. And nothing anyone says to the contrary can change that inner-knowing.
That’s the level of belief I want you to have about what you know is important for you to achieve with your life… AS you’re fulfilling your “Goals, Desires and Dreams”, too!
Even if no one else has done what you’re doing – Blaze the trail… Lead… for others to follow.
Make sure anyone who doesn’t have your vision gets out of your way, as you’re pushing through every last obstacle between you and that destination! Or knock them out of the way (you could also just go around them, if you prefer).
Go back and re-read the Napoleon Hill quote at the top of this article.
What have the people who said you can’t do something done themselves? If they had done similar great things with their lives, they would more than likely be the most vocal people cheering you on!
So now you have me cheering you on!
Go forth and make your dream come true… allowing nothing to stand in your way.
How else can that quote benefit you? Share your thoughts in the Personal Growth Cafe Lounge. Also make sure you become active in the “Make A Difference Movement” if you support my vision of Transforming the Lives of 100 Million People… (Starting with you!)
People are focusing a lot of attention these days on planning their next 12 months and making sure they have the right habits in place to take them where they need to be.
The “Action Coaching Map Webinar Training” will help you stay focused, on track, and moving single-mindedly toward fulfilling “The Big Picture” you never lose site of.
Using the Action Coaching Maps, we’re going to make sure you’re unstoppable over the next 12 months, knocking off one goal after the other – Join me live if you’re able to!
Scan through your 24 Action Coaching Maps.
Get a feeling for which ones you need to be working with, perhaps each day.
…Think about how great it’s going to be (and how much fun we’re going to have!) when we go through each Action Coaching Map, during a set of back-to-back webinars, where I walk you through using each Action Coaching Map and making sure you’re benefiting profoundly from it.
Which two or three seem most interesting or important to you?
Let me give you a personal insight.
I first became a coach back in 1984. I’m actually creating the whole Action Coaching Webinar Training – for ME to benefit immeasurably from using the Action Coaching Maps myself!
Specifically, the “Chain” Action Coaching Map, fifth down on the left.
It doesn’t make sense when you just look at it, yet when you learn how to use it… man! It’s going to make a world of difference for you, because you’ll be moving every day further and further toward your goal.
It’s going to become a positive self-habit where you’re going to wake up energized and like a race car with the engine revved up, waiting for that gun to go off telling you the race is on, and you’re ready to floor it!!!!
That’s how I’m going to use that particular Action Coaching Map to accelerate into each day!
How much will you benefit from it!?
I don’t know how long the Action Coaching Webinars will be – Because they’ll be long enough to make sure you’re using the Action Coaching Maps to become a fine-tuned, well-oiled, high-performance race car yourself!
We’ll probably be going three to four hours, depending on how many questions you and others joining us live have for me as I’m walking you through each Action Coaching Map.
And no worries if you can’t make the live webinars. You’re going to be getting the videos from each one that you can download and go through more than once if you want to.
Although my intention is that we’re going through and setting up your Action Plan so right away from the Action Coaching Webinar you’ll be up and running and using the Action Coaching Maps most important to your goals and needs.
You’ll also know when to use the other ones you may not need as much right now.
Ready to get started?
We roll shortly!
You have two choices about how you join the Action Coaching Webinar Training.
Join the one that best serves you.
1)Click here if you only want all 24 Action Coaching Maps and the training to benefit from using them. You will either be able to join us on the webinars live, or you’ll get to download them, if not both.
Although each Action Coaching Map by itself is worth $10 once you know how to use, all 24 would normally set you back $240 – by investing in yourself at this high level and doing the full Action Coaching Webinar Training now, you’re entire cost is just $97, one time!
– Or –
Considering this is your life we’re talking about here, and no investment you could make is more important or worthwhile than an investment in fulfilling your Goals, Desires and Dreams, and becoming the person who will stop at nothing to achieve them….
Why not give yourself “The Best” to make them yours!?
“Engineering The Perfect Day, in Your Ideal Life”
2) As great as the tools are to stay focused and on fire, as well as the training to make sure you’re making it happen, why not go deeper?
First you’re also getting the same software I use myself to use my time efficiently and make sure everything important gets done.
Procrastination is a thing of the past when you give yourself this powerful time management system, as well.
The way it works is simple – You click a few interactive buttons to set up timers for the 30 minutes to two hours you set aside for the things you need to get done – all right there in the Action Generator Software.
While the timer is counting down, it does important things to you subconsciously, so you stay hyper-attentive and focused. Nothing else can interrupt you, because that clock is ticking, and you’re automatically in peak form.
You’re in “The Zone” and getting it done!
Your Action Generator Software will be one of the best things you’ve ever bought to manage your time like a top-level CEO.
(And it’s fun, too – Trust me… you’ll love it!)
You’ll also be far more efficient, as well, because your Action Generator Software stores all the things you do regularly, so a few clicks and you’re off to the races, each day!
You probably know that the more fancy day planning systems cost several hundred dollars on up to a few thousand bucks.
However your Action Generator Software, as heavy duty as it is… only costs $97, if you were to do it by itself.
Although you’re also getting a webinar training where I walk you through setting it up and using it. That’s another $97 value.
….And both the Action Generator Software, and the training showing you how to use it are included in “Engineering The Perfect Day in Your Ideal Life”.
What is “The Perfect Day”?
Quite simply it’s your Morning Success Ritual.
It’s a few yet vitally important routines you do that make sure you’re “Focused & Fired Up” – every single day!
Because as a result of doing “Perfect Day”, you’ve engineered yourself to be in the right mindset to tackle anything that comes along.
You’re going to be “FANTASTIC”… no matter what!
In fact, it’s much better than that.
Because we’re going to identify your Guiding Vision and write your Personal Mission Statement.
Both will be vitally important to you, as I’m sure you can imagine!
They become the measuring stick to hold everything up against.
“Would this bring me closer to living my Personal Mission or move me further away?”
If whatever you’re considering would serve and support you, you jump into it.
If not, you leave it alone, and return your focus firmly back on those things that do serve and support you, truly.
You know the honest truth?
“Perfect Day” is a major part of the foundation of the $15,000 “Commanding Your Destiny” Coaching Program I’m going to be offering in a few months.
It’s a webinar workshop in which I walk you through creating your Guiding Vision and Personal Mission Statement.
And from there your Personal Success Ritual.
And yet it’s even more significant than that because we’re also going to create your vision for your health, your spiritual goals, your relationship goals.
Everything important to you will be “on the map”.
You’ll know where you stand with each one, at any given time.
My commitment to you is that this will be the most substantial thing you’ve ever done for yourself.
As I mentioned, “Perfect Day” is part of my soon-to-be-released $15,000 coaching program.
However, by joining me while we’re creating this training live, you’re getting in at the greatly reduced price of just $297 right here!
(To be clear, you’re not getting the $15,000 coaching program – You’re getting the foundational part of Module 1, “Engineering The Perfect Day in Your Ideal Life”)
You’re also getting the Action Generator Software System, which costs $97 by itself.
And you’re getting the Action Coaching Webinar Training, which also costs $97 on its own.
“Perfect Day” will likely be about eight hours long by the time we finish. Same as with the Action Coaching Webinar Training, if you can’t join us live, you’ll still benefit immeasurably from doing the videos later. You’ll have them shortly after each live webinar.
Back a few weeks ago when I visited my parents for three weeks I started to ask Mom how appreciative she is.
Because I observed that Mom and Dad both take each other for granted.
He just assumes she’s going to keep the house clean. And she’ll get on him if he doesn’t take out the garbage, mow the lawn, fix a leak, etc.
They don’t consciously appreciate each other, and for example, Mom has to ask whether the soup she made is good, and then Dad will tell her he likes it.
(Mom has told me two or three times how much she enjoys making things for me, even to send as Care Packages, “because you’re SO appreciative!”)
However I saw signs of it when I was visiting how I “fell into” that old way of taking it for granted I had clean clothes waiting for me, clean sheets, my kind of food… the things she’s always made sure were there.
I’m sharing all that so you can think about the dynamics of your relationship with the people you’re closest to, even your spouse, and children.
My girlfriend and I don’t live together, although in the past she has taken me for granted, and it bothered me to the point I broke up with her last year, because I felt I made her feel special, and I wasn’t feeling that from her.
(Since then it’s been great. That reset was helpful.)
Back to our moms, I created a video for mine to let her know how much I do appreciate her. (Because all my life, Mom has made me feel special, so that’s important to me that my girlfriend does, too. And, yet, I also want to make sure Mom knows how special she is to ME, as well)
Watch it here:
If this message speaks to you in any way, I suggest you record your own video, or audio, or write a letter.
And tell the most important people in your life how you feel.
Share your thoughts below, and share this message if you feel it will help other Moms feel special, as well. (Like it, tweet it, etc.)
Thanks,
Dan Klatt
“Daily Personal Growth” TV show host
(Personal Growth Society Founding Member)
believe in yourself and your abilities. Only you can make them come true. Only you can stop the doubts.
