Wednesday, September 18, 2013

4 Easy Steps to help an Introvert be Successful

By Daniel Carlson


Believe it or disbelieve it, some of the most prosperous folks you see are introverts. How did they use their introversion to their advantage and attain success in an industry that appears geared toward loud, outgoing folks?

Here are 4 simple steps that can help.

1. Confirmation.

The really important thing is to win the fight of mindset. Confirmation are just positive things that you are saying out loud to oneself every day. This can be extremely difficult at times because you may not really believe what you say. So why would you say something to oneself that you don't believe? Increased confidence to step out has to begin with you. So , if you are shy and intimidated by people, begin to say something like the following: "I am NOT shy and I am NOT threatened by folks. I'm Very confident when I am getting around people."

Repeat this to oneself aloud at least 10 times before you leave your room. When you say this, don't just mumble it either, say it as many times as necessary until you assert it with eagerness and conviction.

2. Read to grow.

Again, raised confidence starts with you. Read something everyday for a minimum of 30 minutes that may help you raise your self-esteem. This is an article, a book, or an audio series. The more you learn the more that you will grow. The more you grow, the more your self-confidence will improve.

3. Do something everyday.

Do something each day, starting with something tiny, that at once deals with your low self-confidence. For example, if you can't talk with folks because you feel nervous and inferior, just start off by saying 'Hi'. As you get more content with this, then begin to make small talk. You will begin to feel more assured and more assured till one day, you'll find that you have overcome low self-esteem in that area.

4. Stop the negative thoughts.

Unproductive thoughts are like land mines. As soon as you step out to face your fear, a negative thought comes and tells you that you can't do it and BOOM; you think it and lose that round. Instead , diffuse unproductive thoughts before they have got a opportunity to do damage.

A smart way to do this is with a rubber band! Put a rubber band around your wrist. Each time a idea comes into your head that tells you that you can't do something, you'll never succeed, or anything negative, SNAP the elastic tie on your wrist.

You could be snapping that band until your wrist is red and sore. Before long though, you may stop the negative feelings because you do not want to hurt your wrist anymore.

These steps will help you boost your self image and become even more assured stepping out. Just remember this: you aren't going to modify over night. It will take time but as long as you are progressing, you are on the way to success.




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