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As the student president, whenever Ramsha walked up the podium to speak, there would be pin drop silence. Everyone wanted to hear what she had to say. She commanded any room she walked into without so much as uttering a word. (jiriecaribbean.com)
Ramsha took this same self-confidence to her first job, communicating effectively, taking initiative and voicing her opinions. As a confident person, Ramsha is able to achieve her goals and objectives without doubting herself.
So, what exactly are the qualities of a self-confident person? Read on to find out!
How To Define A Self-Confident Person
Confident people all share qualities that make them who they are. If you’ve ever come across a confident person—or if you are one yourself—you’ve likely observed that they carry themselves differently. Most confident people are self-assured, meaning they recognize their self-worth and are happy with who they are. This leads us to the first step in becoming more confident in your personal and professional life, i.e., happiness.
If you’re happy with where you are, what you’re doing and the people you’re surrounded by, you’ll likely be more confident as an individual. It’s only when we start comparing ourselves to others and, in the process, putting ourselves down that we become underconfident.
A confident person is someone who acknowledges their own achievements and effort. They are their own cheerleaders, without needing validation from someone else. Being confident not only helps you seek new opportunities but also trust yourself a lot more.
Characteristics Of A Confident Person
Each person possesses a unique set of skills that’s a result of their own experiences, cultural setup and mindset. However, a confident person will showcase skills that distinguish them from others. If you think you’re not as confident as you’d like, you can work on improving your self-assurance.
Here’s a list of traits of a confident person to help you understand what you need to do:
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Self-Awareness
The most important quality of a confident person is self-awareness. Self-awareness means to be aware of the kind of person you are—your strengths, skills, weaknesses, faults and aspirations. If you know you need more training to be a good speaker, you’re self-aware. Being aware of where you’re lacking or of your strengths helps you understand who you are better. This highlights the importance of understanding yourself before understanding others.
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Objective Thinking
A confident person never jumps to conclusions or makes judgments without complete knowledge. Objective thinking is a powerful quality that can help you build relationships, solve problems and come up with creative, effective solutions. If you can understand multiple perspectives and make room for others, you’ll be that person everyone wants to talk to.
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Active Listening
A good listener and confidante makes a lifelong friend. Confident people enjoy listening to others without feeling the need to interrupt them. The lack of insecurity helps them listen well, ask relevant questions and help people when they need it. They’re also not trying to prove they know more than someone. They’re content with what they do know and who they are. They derive their self-worth from their own accomplishments and thoughts.
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Personal Victories
Confident people are their own first priority and they make time to celebrate themselves. Even if it’s the smallest victory like exercising for 30 days or writing a 500-word blog every day, they make sure to praise themselves. If you can be your own supporter, you won’t feel like you need praise from others to justify your hard work.
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Team Player
A person who collaborates well with others and believes in teamwork is more confident dealing with different types of people. They work well in teams, helping organizations achieve their goals more seamlessly.
Self-confidence helps you go after the things you want. Whether it’s applying for a job at your dream organization, reaching out to someone in your professional network or even deciding to study further instead of working.
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