Chabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - The Confidence Factor: What Holds You Back and How to Break Free

In this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Top five things that drain your confidence Competence-confidence loopSurrounding yourself with encouraging people and positive thoughts The most important step to take  Key Takeaways:Here are the top five things that drain your confidence: comparison with others, the fear of rejection and judgment, lack of skill and preparation, an unsupportive environment, and negative self-talk.Create a foundation for your confidence built out of knowledge and skills. There is what is called a competence-confidence loop, it’s rooted in psychology and human development. The idea is that gaining competence can lead to increased confidence and vice-versa. Surround yourself with individuals who encourage your growth and have a similar or same goal. While we get rid of toxic thoughts, let’s introduce positive ones. Find affirmations that uplift you and take a little pride in yourself. The most important step to take is to take action. By taking action, you can gain mastery. Before you can have confidence, you need to have the courage to take the first step. Your confidence grows when you confront your fears.  "Confidence is a skill that you can develop with time, with effort, and with self-awareness." —  Chabidaye Jaglal Ramnath  CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chabidaye.ramnath.3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chabidaye/Website: https://leadandlift.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chabidayejaglalramnath/  Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.  CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chabidaye.ramnath.3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chabidaye/Website: https://leadandlift.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chabidayejaglalramnath/  Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.