Better Confidence

We discuss how to improve your confidence and overcome self-doubt. We explore the difference between self-confidence and over-confidence, techniques for dealing with negative self-talk and ways to feel more comfortable in your skin. Show Notes 2:49 - Confidence: born with it or acquired? 4:09 - How self doubt is self-perpetuating cycle 10:11 - Using self-doubt as a tool for making better resolutions 11:57 - March's years of imposter syndrome at work 14:25 - March's anxiety about fatherhood 17:13 - How early encouragement ( or lack thereof) make a difference in building self-confidence 22:00 - Learning to back away from overconfidence 24:11 - Mental exercises for interrupting the cycle of self-doubt, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and March's first Drake reference 28:48 - Noting vs Diffusing techniques 30:25 - Important terminology to better understand self-confidence 32:10 - How a meditation practice can be used to deal with self-doubt 36:00 - The brain's Default Mode Network concept 38:40 - How nutrition & exercise impact self confidence 44:08 - "Dutch courage" alcohol for confidence 48:20 - How your confidence changes once outside your social support network 53:13 - Prescription drugs, nootropics and supplements for self-confidence 55:05 - Power posing for confidence: myth or fact? 56:30 - How to deal with setbacks and common confidence crushers 1:05:47 - After Show: Worst email etiquette Mentions 📰 Article: 5 Steps to Deal with Self-Doubt and Trust Your Self Again (Tiny Buddha) 📰 Article: 13 Powerful Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt (The Positivity Blog) 📰 Article: 5 Reasons Why It's Actually OK to Doubt Yourself (a plus) Follow Us Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe iTunes RSS Weekly email newsletter Full Episode Transcript Better Show Blog Feedback Email: [email protected] Enjoy the show? Leave a review in iTunes! Tell two friends about the show!