✨Building self confidence✨

[KayKayBayForever]

I used to be sooo skeptical of things like affirmations, but man. Done properly, they really make THE difference in changing your life.

[davidlucio]

The problem with "I" affirmations is there's also another part of your mind (the Unconscious) that will say, "No You're Not". Because if you've never believed or done a specific task which requires you have the kind of self-confidence needed to achieve a specific task, your Unconscious will prove you wrong.

The interesting thing about your mind is it cannot tell the difference between: what you're rehearsing and what you're practicing - it just recognizes patterns and repetition. And if you're investing a lot of time and emotion into what you're constantly repeating, (like self-loathing, self-hate, and etc.) it will give you that. It just recognizes you're rehearsing or practicing something in the moment, and it will gladly try to be helpful and assist with what you obviously want - not necessarily with good timing and that is really helpful to you.

So what can you do? It's far better to use "You" than "I" because we normally don't refer to ourselves as (You), this also causes your unconscious mind to open itself to accept any new suggestions and new affirmations, while associating them to "You" - which it can't obviously disagree with.

So rather than "I am self-confident" replace with "You are self-confident".

"Don't speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke. Your (Unconscious) and even your body doesn't know the difference. Your words can shape your reality. Change the way you speak about yourself and you can learn to control your thoughts as possible as you want. And, what you're not changing, you're choosing; and you're also allowing yourself to believe it's true.

[TheWholePointe]

Yes! I was taught directly and indirectly my whole life that self love was bad because we need to be humble, when the truth is that true self love and self compassion gives you the ability to truly excel in every area of life because you are no longer looking, waiting and performing based on other's stamps of approval. You have your own back, and you are there to guide yourself through the tough times and lessons. Self love and compassion has been THE difference maker in my outlook on everything, including a DEEP love and genuine appreciation from others.

[Bea_]

I’ve come to realize the opposite makes you mentally healthier and happier. Accepting who you are - your strength and your flaws make you whole. Self compassion. Being your authentic self.

[qazedc]

Ugh yes love this. I felt like I was dying earlier this year, super unmotivated and depressed, unemployed, could barely get out of bed. One of the things that helped me get up again were the self loving affirmations even when I wasn’t feeling it. It was like speaking to my inner child and soothing her bc no one else was going to do it but me.

[Gerryblossom]

Absolutely needed to hear this right now 😫🙌🏾

[adhyaksh]

Gods, this is so hard sometimes. Especially when there's so little you can control with certain things like how people feel about you despite everything you try to do to get better.

Thanks, Anna. I'm gonna do this. I am successful, I can be even more successful, I'm charming and witty and smart and everything I wish to be and will be more as time goes on.

[evedotcom]

Hell yeah!!! Fun fact: I’m an immensely talented artist destined to succeed no matter what’s thrown at me

[Alexmartinez]

I recently have been aware of how POWERFUL our beliefs are and how they literally control our perception and brains. This is so amazing. thanks for the reminder.🙌🏽

[muchthump]

You have really really come into your own these last couple years. In awe, tbh. Thanks for sharing some power.

[bewellwithdanyel]

Soooo perfectly said!!! Thank you for this. I’ve heard this a million times and yours may be the one that tips the scale! Thank you. I’ve been flooded with self doubt again recently and really need this reminded.

[fay]

Thank you, had to watch this after I noticed most people in my office just speak to me any kind of way. And need to put this to an end. I will be respected

[Chan-wkid]

Thanks Anna! You are brilliant and so am I.

[amonnn]

Yes, self confidence is good. One thing some people must be wary of though is not improving and instead telling themselves they are already perfect

[rockymegaman]

Girl, you about to make me cry.

I have a hard time doing affirmations because if I don't believe what I'm saying I'll look away from myself or start crying.

It definitely shows where I need to build.

But, you know...I still do it with tears in my eyes because I want to believe in myself.

I will believe in myself.

And I know I DO BELIEVE in myself because I'll never stop putting in the work for ME!

[WoziduranJahemter]

Balance between harmony humbleness, daring competition towards the harsh conditions and allowing yourself to be content if loosing but learning lessons and experience is a skill.👋😐🤠✌️💪💀😁👍

[casscat]

this is very much needed, thank you so much. lacking confidence has always been a thing for me that has caused me so many problems and it destroyed me so much. i love this, the idea of self-affirming. and i think ive been coming closer and closer to getting better, and ive been growing. and i feel like im in a place where i can see thag this makes sense. i want to be more confident, i want to take care of myself and believe in myself. i want others to believe in themselves, take care of themselves, and become happier and stronger in themselves too. to try to keep going and believe in their strengths no matter what adversities they face

[PolineChan]

I am so good at making people read what I write. You are literally reading it right now.

[pennyjane]

Believing in myself has always been my biggest problem lol^^ no matter what I achieved, it doesn‘t persuade me that I am capable of something … but I‘m working on it.. it’s good to be reminded of this.. might aswell start mirror work.

[iLoveTheBamx]

Bruh those glasses fit you and your face shape FLAWLESSLY. may the glasses gawds bless me next, as they have you 🙏😭😂