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5 Ways To Be More Confident In Yourself At Work

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Having confidence at work is the key to success. Being confident and assertive can be difficult most days, especially if you feel like you’re in a rut or just not motivated. You may be dealing with fears or anxieties about the job you’re in and not sure how to exude confidence among your peers, and if you’re not a naturally confident person, that’s okay! It takes time and a lot of effort to get there! With these 5 easy tips, you’ll be able to boost your confidence and encourage others to do the same! 

Stay well-rounded

If you just started a new job, you’re probably still learning the ropes and developing your current skills. One way to get ahead and boost your confidence is by learning new skill sets. When you can go above and beyond to work hard at learning everything you can about your job, your confidence levels naturally increase. By learning new skills and being a well-rounded employee, you’re motivating yourself to keep learning new things and expanding your knowledge. The feeling of being able to confidently answer questions or explain how something works to a colleague is an excellent confidence booster.

Dress up now and then

You know that phrase, “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have,” or “dress for success?” Putting a little bit of effort in how you dress for work can speak volumes! Dressing more professionally for work can help you feel more confident in yourself when you’re doing your job or interacting with your coworkers. Rolling out of bed and putting on a t-shirt and jeans and walking out the door (I mean, we all have those days) can make you feel less awake and ready for the day, leaving you feeling unmotivated and less confident, especially if there is an important meeting or event going on that day and you feel underdressed.

Encourage your coworkers

Studies have shown that actually taking the time to encourage your peers or help spread positivity in the workplace actually boosts your own confidence. Now, we’re not saying to just be nice to people to make yourself feel better. We’re saying that genuinely connecting with your coworkers, encouraging them to see their potential, and showing them kindness increases morale and boosts the confidence levels in the whole office. Be a leader and go the extra mile for your coworkers.

Keep working towards your long-term goals

Usually in a long-term job, you’ll be asked what your long-term goals are. Where do you see yourself in 2 years? What position do you eventually want to move up to? If you want to grow into a leadership position or new job title, then go after it! Communicate your goals to your superiors and let them help you get there! If you are working at a job and have no drive or long-term goals, you’re not going to be as motivated to keep working hard at that job. Seeing yourself grow in your job and moving up is a huge confidence booster and helps you develop professionally and in your personal life.

Push yourself out of your comfort zone

Lastly, if you really want to increase your confidence at work, start pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. No one achieves anything or grows professionally without pushing themselves outside of their own comfort zone. Start volunteering to run meetings, offer to prepare a presentation, ask your supervisors questions, learn everything that you can. Don’t stay comfortable. Stepping out of your comfort zone creates opportunities for advancement and growth in your career.

Building your confidence is all about your mindset. Having a positive, go-getter attitude at work will help you develop your confidence. You may not feel confident some days, and that’s okay! Stay diligent and persistent and put these 5 tips into practice, and you will still make progress! 

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