Little things you can do to be more confident at work

Confidence is the greatest friend – particularly in the modern workplace. It rubs off on people, and before you know it, you’re rising through company ranks like never before. 

But what if you're the sort of person who lacks confidence? What options do you then have? 

That’s the subject of this post. In it, we take a look at some of the things that you can do to boost your confidence. The more outgoing you are, the more likely other people will take you seriously. Check out our advice below. 

Let Go Of Limiting Beliefs
Many people like to look at themselves frankly and say “I’m not particularly good at my role.” It sounds like a convincing thing to say to yourself, particularly if you have evidence to back it up. 

However, statements like this are usually less to do with objective competence, and more to do with how you view yourself. People who call themselves “unworthy” usually feel unworthy.

Letting go of limiting beliefs is the first step. It doesn’t actually matter whether you’re good at your job. What matters is how you feel about your career. And that’s something that’s under your control. 

Get Confidence Training
If you don’t feel confident and want to do something about it, then you might want to consider getting training. Providers, such as STL, now offer courses specifically designed to help you feel more confident. 

The great thing about training is that it shows you all the confidence shortcuts. You don’t have to go out and figure it out yourself. You learn the secrets of the people who’ve mastered it and can simply emulate them. 

Focus On Your Strengths
One reason workers stop feeling confident in the workplace is because they believe that they have to relentlessly address their weaknesses. Everyone in the office must become a perfect worker in every respect. 

This kind of thinking sounds plausible to the ego, but it’s mainly nonsense. Workers get paid for the value they provide – that’s all. Firms don’t hire accountants for their marketing skills, and they don’t hire marketing managers for their ability to run the numbers. Instead, they take on people because they offer something specific. 

All you need to do is make sure that you can provide value in some area. If you’re not a good speaker or manager, don’t beat yourself up for it for years on end. Instead, just accept your weaknesses and move on. 

Do Something That Feels Uncomfortable
Employees who stay in their comfort zones for their entire careers never stretch themselves and, therefore, don’t make much progress. While this approach to life feels safe, it’s also deathly boring.

From time to time, leave your comfort zone. Do something you wouldn’t normally do, such as give a presentation or cold call a prospective client. 

Dress For Success
Lastly, if all else fails, you can try dressing for success. The clothes you wear can have a profound impact on how you feel about your work. 

So, which of these ideas to boost your confidence will you try?