Our podcast episodes on self-confidence featuring episodes from Optimal Living Daily.
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What do you do when you find yourself in a negative state of mind or negative feedback loop?
It takes oodles of effort to simply climb out of bed, let alone face the day with only good things like a positive mindset and gratitude.
Cultivating a strong sense of self — and confidence in your abilities — can make the difference in your approach to life in the long-term.
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Boosting Your Self-Confidence
Our shows have narrated several episodes on self-confidence from personal development experts. Here are some that you can browse and listen to.
Feel free to select the episode which resonates the most with you, or check them all out to gather the tips you'd most like to apply in your own life!
1. Joshua Becker on A Thoughtful Self-Confidence Guide
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In this empathetic and no-nonsense guide, Joshua Becker lays out a series of practical tips to keep your level of self-confidence high. If you're tired of living life on an emotional rollercoaster because of things that you feel are out of your control, Joshua shares how you can regain a sense of direction through reconnecting with your internal compass.
2. Brian Tracy on Self-Belief
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Think back to when you were a child. Are there times when you had an almost fearless invincibility towards whatever you wanted to do? Brian Tracy asks how your life would be different if you had this unshakable confidence to achieve your goals. He shares the key on how to believe in yourself, which includes never compromising on your integrity or dignity to be or do something that doesn't feel like it's a reflection of your true self.
3. Cylon George on Unconditional Confidence
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You may have heard about unconditional love, but what about unconditional confidence? Cylon George shares what he does to increase self-awareness when it comes to building self-confidence. It's a process that doesn't involve denial or judgement. You get a chance to work through your feelings or perception in a way that's grounded in reality, by building and returning to a self-identity that stays steady during times of uncertainty or stress.
4. Chalene Johnson on Removing Self-Doubt
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As a self-professed outgoing introvert, Chalene Johnson knows the difference between attention-seeking confidence and a quieter type of confidence. Confidence isn't about who's the loudest in the room or the one who's most able to get their point across. She shares examples on changing negative habits (one at a time), and how exercise can be a great addition to your arsenal of tactics to boost your confidence.
5. Ingrid Y Helander on Learning about Self-Confidence from A Toddler
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What can you learn from a toddler? A lot! Ingrid shares how observing her toddler taught her all about meaningful and playful work. Find out how this type of work builds lasting confidence in your capabilities, and how confidence manifests once you get past your worries that you may not be able to do something.
6. Colin Wright on 7 Self-Confidence Tips
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Learn mental and physical ways to improve your self-confidence. Don't worry — there's less emphasis on maintaining unrealistic beauty ideals versus being healthy and how a good mental state manifests itself on your face. Colin also shares a quick and important note on how confidence is different from obnoxious arrogance.
P.S. The title of this episode reminds me of a Daft Punk song. Listening to that still gives me a momentary boost of positive vibes!
7. Barrie Davenport on 5 Critical Steps
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Barrie Davenport reminds us of a crucial fact in his opening sentence: that self-confidence is as vital to your sense of joy and wellness, just as a nutritious diet is vital to your health. He shares a technique made up of five steps to improve your confidence. Applying this technique will help prevent you from letting negative beliefs determine the outcome of your life and goals. You have to work at it consistently as with any other technique or habit. Keep your eye focused on the reward which is the positive changes in multiple areas of life from your improved self-confidence.
8. Mary Jaksch on Letting Go of Perfection
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It's a struggle being a perfectionist. You may accomplish a lot, but it never feels good enough because you're always striving for something more. Mary Jaksch reveals how “good enough” can actually be better than aiming for perfection, and how remembering to celebrate small wins can help combat the antagonistic nature of perfectionist tendencies. Setting mini goals and taking the time to appreciate small wins helps you break away from needing to achieve perfection 24/7. She also shares the concept of Wabi sabi (a Japanese philosophy which acknowledges imperfection and impermanence).
9. Steve Pavlina on The Power of Confidence
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Steve Pavlina uses public speaking as an example of the power of self-confidence. Many people have fears with public speaking even though they have the skills to prepare for a speech, and show remarkable confidence when they are able to tap into their own internal resources. Steve helps you to uncover your own limiting beliefs, because it's often those self-fulling prophecies that are the problem instead of a lack of skills or knowledge.
10. Jennifer on Finding Confidence through Minimalism
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Minimalism is a way of life for Jennifer, who's no stranger to going again the grain. She has been called irresponsible and indulgent for choosing to live a lifestyle that makes her happy . Listen to this episode to learn how her minimalist lifestyle inadvertently gave her a big dose of confidence.
Let us know which episode or tips were your favorite from this list.
And let us know what your new-found life with strong self-confidence is like!
Editor's Note: We have six shows in our podcast network to optimize your life in multiple areas (health, personal finance, and more).
To learn more, visit our “start here” page!
