Like a thief in the night, stress will steal your confidence.  I know this from personal experience. 

In the past when I was stressed I found it easy to fall into old destructive habits and patterns of bad behavior. The doubt, negative self talk, the confusion, being overwhelmed, frustrated, procrastinating, giving up, beating myself up and not taking care of me by putting my well-being first.  I would find myself on the defensive, instead of being in control of me.

Fortunately, now when this happens, I now have tools to stop it from going any further. For example, depending on what I need, I’ll use the Sedona Method, EFT, Self-Hypnosis, or talk to a supportive friend who will allow me to vent, but not complain.  I’ve learned how to stop, take a moment, pay attention to the conversations in my head and not take it personally.

Dealing with your stress, will not only keep your body healthier, but it will also clear your mind and allow you to make empowered decisions.  It will let you take control of your life.

Start dealing with your stress today.

Here are some tips for preventing stress from robbing your confidence.

1. Don’t allow people to take their frustrations out on you.  I have a friend who tells her employer, “I don’t get combat pay” when her employer or someone in the company would yell and scream at her over an issue. 
2. Learn how to say no. Especially if you don’t want to do it.
3. Stop, take a moment, and take 3 deep breaths.  With each breath inhale calmness, and exhale the stress.
4. Don’t make it your problem. Let others be responsible for their own actions, thoughts and feelings.  You don’t have to fix anyone’s problems.
5. Don’t try to be perfect. You don’t have to know and do everything.
6. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
7. Reach out to coworkers, spouse, friends and family who can give you emotional support. 
8. Look for the correct tools to help you stop everyday stress and effectively deal with unavoidable stress.
9. Look for the silver lining.  Ask yourself, what you can learn, or how can you do it differently next time.
10. Let go and stop worrying about things for which you have no control. 

 
Remember,  a Stress Free day is a Confident Day!

 

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