Speaker 1: You build resilience against negativity by protecting your mindset, choosing optimism,
Speaker 1: setting boundaries, and staying grounded in your inner strength. And
Speaker 1: that is the thought for today. Welcome to Seven Good Minutes.
Speaker 1: I'm Clyde Lee Dennis. Thanks for joining me for what
Speaker 1: I believe will be seven of the most enriching minutes
Speaker 1: of your day. In today's episode of Seven Good Minutes,
Speaker 1: we talk about how to build resilience, strengthen your mindset,
Speaker 1: and rise above negativity. Enjoy Ever find yourself second guessing
Speaker 1: your own worth, feeling unsure, shrinking in rooms where you
Speaker 1: should be standing tall. You're not alone. But here's the truth.
Speaker 1: Confidence isn't something you're born with. It's something you build,
Speaker 1: and by the end of this episode you'll know exactly
Speaker 1: how to tap into your own unshakable comment ffidence. Confidence
Speaker 1: is often misunderstood. Many believe it's reserved for the naturally bold,
Speaker 1: the extroverts, or the ultra accomplished. But that's just not true.
Speaker 1: Confidence is a skill, a quiet strength that grows with practice.
Speaker 1: Whether you're walking into a job interview, stepping onto a stage,
Speaker 1: or simply speaking your truth in a conversation, confidence determines
Speaker 1: how you show up in the world. It influences your relationships,
Speaker 1: your career, your health, everything, and the best part, it
Speaker 1: can be developed no matter where you're starting from. To
Speaker 1: build confidence, you don't need any expensive course, certification, or
Speaker 1: fancy tool. What you need is a mindset that welcomes
Speaker 1: growth and a heart committed to change. This journey requires
Speaker 1: self honesty, a willingness to be uncomfortable, and the discipline
Speaker 1: to show up even when it's hard. If you can
Speaker 1: bring an open mind and the courage to try, you
Speaker 1: already have everything you need. Let's walk through how to
Speaker 1: build confidence, one intentional step at a time. Start by
Speaker 1: setting small, achievable goals. Maybe it's speaking up once during
Speaker 1: a team meeting or making eye contact with someone at
Speaker 1: the coffee shop. Every small win builds trust with yourself,
Speaker 1: and that trust becomes confidence. Next, practice positive self talk.
Speaker 1: Replace I'm not good enough with I'm learning and growing.
Speaker 1: Talk to yourself like you would a close friend. Confidence
Speaker 1: thrives in the soil of self respect. Then face your
Speaker 1: fears gradually. Don't wait until you feel ready. Take action
Speaker 1: while you're still nervous. Start with less intimidating challenges and
Speaker 1: work your way up. Action reduces fear, and repeated action
Speaker 1: builds confidence. Keep track of your progress in a simple
Speaker 1: journal or note in your phone. Over time, you'll build
Speaker 1: a list that proves your stronger than you think when
Speaker 1: setbacks happen, and they will treat them as lessons, not labels.
Speaker 1: Confidence isn't about never falling, It's about knowing you'll always
Speaker 1: get back up. Picture this. You're at a networking event,
Speaker 1: unsure if you belong. You set a small goal, introduce
Speaker 1: yourself to just one person. You tell yourself I have
Speaker 1: value to offer, and approach with a smile. You start
Speaker 1: a simple conversation. That interaction doesn't have to be perfect.
Speaker 1: What matters is that you did it the next time easier,
Speaker 1: the time after that even easier. That's real growth. That's
Speaker 1: confidence in motion. To keep that confidence growing practice mindfulness.
Speaker 1: A calm mind is a confident mind. Breathe deeply, center
Speaker 1: yourself and respond. Don't react. Curate your environment, Surround yourself
Speaker 1: with people who believe in your potential and reflect the
Speaker 1: best in you, and celebrate every win, big or small,
Speaker 1: whether you ace a presentation or just got out of
Speaker 1: bed and face the day. Acknowledge your progress. It matters.
Speaker 1: You may face challenges, struggling with imposter syndrome. Remind yourself
Speaker 1: even the most successful people feel this way. Confidence doesn't
Speaker 1: mean never doubting. It means not letting doubts stop you
Speaker 1: afraid of failure. Flip the script. Failure is feedback. It
Speaker 1: shows your trying, and trying is where confidence begins. Comparing
Speaker 1: yourself to others, redirect your focus. Your journey is your own.
Speaker 1: Comparison drains confidence. Self focus builds it. Confidence isn't something
Speaker 1: you wait for, it's something you choose. Every step you take,
Speaker 1: every kind word you offer yourself, every challenge you face
Speaker 1: head on builds the foundation of a confident life. You
Speaker 1: already have what it takes. How it's time to act
Speaker 1: on it. Start small, stay consistent, and watch what happens
Speaker 1: when you stop doubting and start believing. That does it.
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