How to Build Confidence and 19 Years of Marriage

What is confidence?

A feeling of self-assurance arises from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.

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What can destroy confidence?

1. Surrounding yourself with negative- Misery loves company. 
2. Excessive apologizing- making it your fault
3. Letting negative self-talk control your brain
4. Believing you know what others are thinking-  creating scenarios
5. Giving into fears
6. Saying yes to everyone and everything- Others controlling your day
7. Believing Failure is the worst thing ever
8. Assuming No one likes you
9. Not accepting compliments
10. Comparing your life to someone else

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10 Ways To Build Confidence

1. Get Things Done.
2. Monitor Your Progress.
3. Do The Right Thing.
4. Exercise.
5. Be Fearless.
6. Stand-up For Yourself.
7. Follow Through.
8. Think Long-term.

       9. Don’t Care what others think

    10. Do more of what makes you happy