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[[File:Lion.jpg|right|thumbnail|300px|"The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the [[Righteousness|righteous]] are bold as a [[lion]]." - Proverbs 28:1 (NASB) ]]
'''Confidence''' is the faith and/or belief that one will act in a right, proper, or effective way.<ref>[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confidence Confidence], Merriam-Webster dictionary</ref> In addition, it can also involved confidence in one's abilities via competence (See: [[Self-efficacy]]).<ref>[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confidence Confidence], Merriam-Webster dictionary</ref> The word confidence comes from the Latin word fidere which means "to trust".
'''Confidence''' (''Latin: con + fide, Eng. with + faith'') is the assurance or belief in the good will, veracity, etc. of another.
Overconfidence, which is excessive confidence often to an overwhelming degree, is called [[hubris]].
== Keys to confidence ==
[[File:100 m final Berlin 2009.jpeg|250px|thumbnail|right|[[Usain Bolt]] avoids thinking about his weaknesses before a race. Sometimes he thinks about how he will celebrate if he wins.<ref>[https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/07/how-the-worlds-fastest-man-usain-bolt-mentally-prepares-for-a-race.html How the world’s fastest man Usain Bolt mentally prepares for a race] CNBC</ref> See: [[Self-talk]]
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Usain Bolt beating Tyson Gay and setting a 100 meter world record at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Germany.]]
''See also:'' [[Self-esteem]] and [[Self-efficacy]] and [[Skill]] and [[Peak performance]] and [[Problem solving]] and [[Mindset]] and [[Positive thinking]] and [[Optimism]] and [[Growth mindset]] and [[Self-talk]] and [[Visualization (psychology)]] and [[Goal setting]] and [[Comfort zone]] and [[Mental toughness]] and [[Psychological resilience]] and [[Antifragility]] and [[Righteousness]]] and [[Faith]] and [[Negative thinking]] and [[Fear]]
Confidence comes from: self-esteem, [[Self-efficacy|being competent]]; believing in your [[Skill|abilities]], recalling your past successes; [[Visualization (psychology)|visualizing your future success]], confronting [[fear]]s, and having a [[Positive thinking|positive outlook]]. Individuals can build confidence by practicing [[self-care]], [[Goal setting|setting goals]], [[Comfort zone|challenging themselves]], [[social influence|being around confident people]] and having a strong [[spiritual]] foundation (Proverbs 28:1).<ref>
*[https://www.google.com/search?q=what+are+the+keys+to+confidence&oq=what+are+the+keys+to+confidence&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yDQgCEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyDQgDEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyCggEEAAYogQYiQUyCggFEAAYgAQYogQyBggGEC4YQNIBCTExMDQ2ajBqMagCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 What are the keys to confidence?]
*[https://www.drmichellerozen.com/personal-development/become-more-confident/#:~:text=Set%20realistic%20goals%20and%20celebrate%20your%20successes.,celebrate%20your%20successes%20when%20you%20reach%20them. 10 Effective Tips to Become More Confident Today], Dr. Michelle Rozen
*[https://positivepsychology.com/self-confidence/#:~:text=Exercise%20Regularly.%20Exercise%20has%20a%20powerful%20effect,view%20yourself%20in%20a%20more%20positive%20light. What Is Self-Confidence? (+ 9 Proven Ways to Increase It)] by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA.
*[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6354626/#:~:text=skills%20and%20experience.%E2%80%9D-,Positive%20thinking%2C%20practice%2C%20training%2C%20knowledge%20and%20talking%20to%20other,own%20ability%2C%20skills%20and%20experience. Building Confidence], ''The Journal of Perinatal Education'', 2017;26(3):107–109. doi: 10.1891/1058-1243.26.3.107
*[https://www.healthshots.com/how-to/know-how-to-build-your-confidence-with-these-5-simple-tips/ Boost your confidence with these 5 simple tips], Health Shots website
*[https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-build-self-confidence#:~:text=Self%2Dconfidence%20prepares%20you%20to%20perform%20at%20your,place%20more%20emphasis%20on%20answering%20questions%20effectively How To Build Self-Confidence in 7 Steps], Indeed</ref>
'''Articles:'''
*[https://www.drmichellerozen.com/personal-development/become-more-confident/#:~:text=Set%20realistic%20goals%20and%20celebrate%20your%20successes.,celebrate%20your%20successes%20when%20you%20reach%20them. 10 Effective Tips to Become More Confident Today], Dr. Michelle Rozen
*[https://positivepsychology.com/self-confidence/#:~:text=Exercise%20Regularly.%20Exercise%20has%20a%20powerful%20effect,view%20yourself%20in%20a%20more%20positive%20light. What Is Self-Confidence? (+ 9 Proven Ways to Increase It)] by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA.
*[https://www.healthshots.com/how-to/know-how-to-build-your-confidence-with-these-5-simple-tips/ Boost your confidence with these 5 simple tips], Health Shots website
*[https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-build-self-confidence#:~:text=Self%2Dconfidence%20prepares%20you%20to%20perform%20at%20your,place%20more%20emphasis%20on%20answering%20questions%20effectively How To Build Self-Confidence in 7 Steps], Indeed
Journal article:
*[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6354626/#:~:text=skills%20and%20experience.%E2%80%9D-,Positive%20thinking%2C%20practice%2C%20training%2C%20knowledge%20and%20talking%20to%20other,own%20ability%2C%20skills%20and%20experience. Building Confidence], ''The Journal of Perinatal Education'', 2017;26(3):107–109. doi: 10.1891/1058-1243.26.3.107
=== How to build confidence ===
''See also:'' [[Self-talk]] and [[Positive thinking]] and [[Optimism]] and [[Mindset]] and [[Goal setting]] and [[Growth mindset]] and [[Comfort zone]] and [[Motivation]] and [[Self-motivation]] and [[Peak performance]] and [[Sport psychology]] and [[Achievement]] and [[Achievement orientation]] and [[Perfectionism]] and [[Intellectual humility]] and [[Friendship]] and [[Social networking]] and [[Social intelligence]] and [[Self-care]] and [[Negative thinking]] and [[Irrational thinking]] and [[Cognitive bias]] and [[Rationality]] and [[Rational thinking]] and [[Evidence-based thinking]]
"To be more confident, focus on positive [[self-talk]], practice good body language, [[Goal setting|set achievable goals]], [[Growth mindset|embrace your mistakes as learning opportunities]], celebrate your [[achievement]]s, and surround yourself with supportive people; essentially, actively challenge [[Negative thinking|negative thoughts]] and replace them with [[self-talk|positive affirmations]] about your abilities.<ref>
*[https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+be+more+confident&oq=how+to+be+more+confident&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyEggAEEUYORiRAhixAxiABBiKBTINCAEQABiRAhiABBiKBTINCAIQABiRAhiABBiKBTIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIGCAkQLhhA0gEINjg1NGowajmoAgCwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 How to be more confident]
*[https://www.calm.com/blog/how-to-gain-confidence How to gain confidence: Proven tips for developing and building self-assurance]
*[https://www.ramseysolutions.com/personal-growth/how-to-be-more-confident How to Be More Confident: 10 Steps], Ramsey Solution
*[https://www.inc.com/christina-desmarais/11-ways-to-build-your-confidence-and-appear-more-attractive.html 11 Ways to Build Your Confidence], Inc Magazine
*[https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-become-more-confident#:~:text=On%20your%20journey%20to%20cultivating,in%20yourself%20and%20your%20abilities. How To Become More Confident in 7 Powerful Ways]
*[https://lucemiconsulting.co.uk/how-to-be-more-confident/#:~:text=Celebrate%20your%20achievements%20every%20day.%20Daily%20progress,things%20and%20make%20improvements%20in%20your%20life. How to Be More Confident: 10 Self-Confidence Tips]
*[https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/how-to-be-more-confident/370881#:~:text=Negative%20thoughts%20do%20damage%20to%20a%20confident,and%20barriers%2C%20including%20those%20you%20put%20in How to Be More Confident], Entrepreneur</ref>
Articles:
*[https://www.calm.com/blog/how-to-gain-confidence How to gain confidence: Proven tips for developing and building self-assurance]
*[https://www.ramseysolutions.com/personal-growth/how-to-be-more-confident How to Be More Confident: 10 Steps], Ramsey Solution
*[https://www.inc.com/christina-desmarais/11-ways-to-build-your-confidence-and-appear-more-attractive.html 11 Ways to Build Your Confidence], Inc Magazine
*[https://www.forbes.com/sites/francesbridges/2017/07/21/10-ways-to-build-confidence/ 10 Ways To Build Confidence], Forbes
*[https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-become-more-confident#:~:text=On%20your%20journey%20to%20cultivating,in%20yourself%20and%20your%20abilities. How To Become More Confident in 7 Powerful Ways]
*[https://lucemiconsulting.co.uk/how-to-be-more-confident/#:~:text=Celebrate%20your%20achievements%20every%20day.%20Daily%20progress,things%20and%20make%20improvements%20in%20your%20life. How to Be More Confident: 10 Self-Confidence Tips]
*[https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/how-to-be-more-confident/370881#:~:text=Negative%20thoughts%20do%20damage%20to%20a%20confident,and%20barriers%2C%20including%20those%20you%20put%20in How to Be More Confident], Entrepreneur
*[https://chatgpt.com/c/689a62b7-fd54-8320-8fbe-100d476c4291 How to be more confident], AI
*[https://chatgpt.com/c/689ad272-ca2c-8321-9f81-32ff0175ece2 How to be extremely confident], AI
*[https://chatgpt.com/share/689a6337-4c24-8003-b0d9-a3db3e76d4be How to be very courageous], AI
*[https://yandex.com/search/?text=How+to+be+confident&lr=202 How to be confident], [[Yandex]], AI
*[https://yandex.com/search/?text=How+to+be+very+confident&lr=202 How to be very confident], Yandex AI
== Visualization and confidence building ==
''See also:'' [[Visualization (psychology)]] and [[Self-efficacy]]
In [[psychology]], [[Visualization (psychology)|visualization]] is the process of creating mental images or rehearsing movements in your mind. It's also known as mental imagery.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+visualization+in+psychology&oq=what+is+visualization+in+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyDQgBEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyBwgCEAAYgAQyBggDEEUYOTIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIGCAkQLhhA0gEINjI4NmowajGoAgiwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 What is visualization in psychology?]</ref>
Visualization is often used in [[sport psychology]] where the athlete mentally rehearses a perfect performance. Research indicates that people who engage in positive visualization tend to exhibit higher levels of self-confidence and they are more apt to pursue their goals with determination.<ref>[https://quenza.com/blog/visualization-exercises/#:~:text=Research%20has%20shown%20that%20individuals,psychology%20to%20improve%20athletic%20performance. Harness the Power Within: With Effective Visualization Exercises]</ref><ref>[https://leaders.com/articles/personal-growth/visualization/ 8 Visualization Strategies That Make Your Goals a Reality]</ref> Visualization is also used for [[stress management]] and [[anxiety]] reduction.<ref>[https://modernrecoveryservices.com/wellness/coping/skills/cognitive/visualization/#:~:text=Goal%20achievement.%20One%20key%20benefit%20of%20visualization,increasing%20the%20likelihood%20of%20achieving%20desired%20outcomes.Visualization: Definition, Benefits, and Techniques], Modern Recovery</ref>
== Confidence vs. conceit ==
''See also:'' [[Confidence vs. conceit]] and [[Hubris]]
There is a distinction between confidence and [[conceit]]. To be confident is very different from being conceited. A confident person knows what he can do. He doesn't commit himself to the impractical, but to what is achievable.
=== Articles on confidence vs. conceit ===
*[https://www.elitedaily.com/life/culture/4-major-differences-self-confident-conceited/982469 4 Major Differences Between Being Self-Confident And Being Conceited]
*[https://www.doersempire.com/confidence-and-conceit/ The Fine Line Between Confidence and Conceit]
*[https://fastercapital.com/content/Conceit--The-Fine-Line-Between-Confidence-and-Hubris.html Conceit: The Fine Line Between Confidence and Hubris]
*[https://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/buildingselfesteem/2022/4/the-difference-between-high-self-esteem-and-conceit The Difference Between High Self-Esteem and Conceit]
*[https://womenforhire.com/advice/conceit-vs-confidence/#:~:text=Conceitedness%20is%20often%20rooted%20in,your%20abilities%20and%20love%20yourself. Conceit vs. Confidence]
== Bible warning to put your trust in God and not put your confidence in the flesh ==
== Bible warning to put your trust in God and not put your confidence in the flesh ==
"Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God — what is good and acceptable and perfect. For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members and not all the members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; the encourager, in encouragement; the giver, in sincerity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness." - Romans 12: 4-8, NRSV
"Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God — what is good and acceptable and perfect. For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members and not all the members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; the encourager, in encouragement; the giver, in sincerity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness." - Romans 12: 4-8, NRSV
==See also==
== Books ==
*[[Greenbacks]]
*[[Self-confidence]]
* ''[[The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance]]'' by Dr. Nate Zinsser. Custom House (January 25, 2022)
* ''The Art Of Extraordinary Confidence: Your Ultimate Path To Love, Wealth, And Freedom'' by Dr. Aziz Gazipura PsyD. The Center For Social Confidence, May 10, 2016
* ''The Self-Confidence Workbook: A Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Improving Self-Esteem'' by Barbara Markway, PhD, Celia Ampel, Teresa Flynn PhD. Callisto. October 23, 2018
* ''The Power of Self-Confidence: Become Unstoppable, Irresistible, and Unafraid in Every Area of Your Life'' by Brian Tracy. Wiley. September 19, 2012
*''The 7 Laws of Self-Confidence for Men: Ignite Your True Potential for Success With Women, Work, and Building the Life You Really Want'' by Josh White. ASIN: B0CW1D9C3G. Publisher: JoshWhite.Coach. February 19, 2024
== Quote ==
"When it comes to confidence, however, [[logic]] isn’t always helpful. Logic dictates that the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior, that the team or opponent that beat you last time will do it again, that the job task that has always been troublesome will continue to be so. If strict logic was indeed the answer to everything and had always been followed, the Wright brothers would have never gotten off the ground, and [[Roger Bannister]] would never have broken four minutes in the mile run. Being “logical” closes us off from [[creativity]], [[joy]], and the discovery of anything new, precisely those things that give our lives the greatest meaning." - Dr. Nate Zinsser, '[[The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance]], Custom House (January 25, 2022)
== See also ==
[[File:Self-concept, self-efficacy, self-esteem.jpg|thumbnail|250px|right|A Venn diagram showing the relationship between [[self-concept]], [[self-efficacy]], and [[self-esteem]].]]
*[[Courage]]
*[[Self-efficacy]]
*[[Identity (psychology)]]
*[[Self-worth]]
*[[Self-esteem]]
*[[Self-awareness]]
*[[Self-control]]
*[[Self-regulation]]
*[[Mental toughness]]
*[[Psychological resilience]]
*[[Achievement orientation]]
*[[Agency (psychology)]]
*[[Quotes related to ignoring unreasonable critics]]
Opposite:
*[[Insecurity (Psychology)]]
*[[Fear of failure]]
== External links ==
*[https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-become-more-confident How To Become More Confident in 8 Powerful Ways]
*[https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-boost-your-self-confidence-4163098 How to Be More Confident: 9 Tips That Work]
*[https://hbr.org/2021/08/how-to-build-confidence-at-work How to Build Confidence at Work], Harvard Business Review
*[https://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2013/03/05/10-ways-to-be-more-confident-at-work/?sh=1ec41592d417 10 Ways To Be More Confident At Work], Forbes
*[https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2023/05/20/boost-your-self-confidence-with-these-6-expert-tips/?sh=3de75df32be7 Boost Your Confidence With These 6 Expert Tips], Forbes
*[https://www.betterup.com/blog/confident-at-work Become confident at work thanks to 9 proven tips and strategies]
*[https://www.lifehack.org/683919/how-to-be-more-confident-the-definitive-step-by-step-guide 10 Powerful Ways to Be More Confident]
*[https://positivepsychology.com/self-confidence/ What Is Confidence? (+ 9 Proven Ways to Increase It)] by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA.
*[https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-to-build-self-confidence How to build self-confidence]
'''Videos:'''
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGqwb7rho0A4lf0nu6DHcWg- Building confidence - video playlist], Video playlist
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwf_ceM-L-lMuIR3uBEmaDHOGnBqexIsC Confidence - James Kwick video playlist], Video playlist
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