Is your confidence up to the task? It may be time to take stock of where you are on the confidence scale.
These questions from GenuLines are intended to help your sweet spot.
What is Your Confidence Quotient?
Yes you want to be confident. But not so confident that you come off as arrogant.
You want to project the confidence needed to succeed in life and reach the goals that you’ve set for yourself. Read and answer the following questions (all yes or no) and then look back on your answers. You should have a pretty good idea if your confidence quotient is high or low – or in the middle.
This will show you areas you need to work on to raise it.
Do you feel guilty when you say “no?”
Saying “no” can be traumatic for you if you lack confidence in your decisions.
You may find yourself making up lies to get out of things rather than saying, “no.”
Do you compare yourself to others?
There’s always going to be someone smarter, richer and better looking than you. Until you become comfortable with yourself you’ll lack confidence to go farther in life.
Do you feel intimidated in most situations?
You’re likely to feel intimidated by others if you compare yourself to others. (see previous question) Don’t think of yourself as inferior to them.
Stop comparing yourself and enjoy the moment.
Do you stand up for your values and beliefs?
Let’s say you easily get swayed by others or stay silent in an uncomfortable situation. You could lack confidence.
Compromising your belief system can be a confidence killer.
Do you try hard to impress others?
When you’re confident, you don’t have to strive to impress. You’ll impress others with your mere presence.
Confidence exudes an image that means you don’t have to try to impress – it will become natural
Are you money sound?
Financial well-being can add to your confidence quotient. If you have trouble budgeting and spending you may need help from a pro.
A financial planner can give you more confidence in your financial future.
Do you hesitate to take the initiative on projects or ideas?
Building confidence helps you feel good about taking on challenges and new ideas. It’s okay to take a back seat to someone who knows more and whom you can learn from.
But put yourself out there by sometimes taking the initiative.
Do you feel confident about your future?
It’s important that you feel comfortable about the choices you’re making. This will go a long way toward impacting your future.
That future encompasses your health, family and job decisions that you’re making now. Be sure they’re based on facts.
Assess your confidence quotient and determine what you need to do to raise it.
Check your progress
Take action on your weak points. Later, when you feel you’ve made progress in the areas you needed to work on, answer the questions again.
And see how far you’ve progressed.
JohnK 4-25-2022
Overheard: “It is best to act with confidence, no matter how little right you have to it.” -Lillian Hellman
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