Definition: Self confidence

Self confidence is a belief in yourself and your abilities, a mental attitude of trusting or relying on yourself. Confidence is sometimes equated with freedom from doubt, however when confidence is needed is usually when the outcome is uncertain, so that true confidence is actually about feeling comfortable with uncertainty and not knowing what the outcome will be. Self confidence is often linked with self esteem.

Further information

* Self Confidence Forum

* Hypnosis - self confidence
Article on using hypnosis for self confidence from Uncommon Knowledge

* Free Self Esteem and Self Confidence Building Email Course
Improve your self esteem and build your self confidence with Uncommon Knowledge's free self help course.

* Self Confidence Trainer CD
The Self Confidence Trainer is a comprehensive 2-CD, 4-session programme that will guide you, step by step, towards greater self-confidence. During the programme you will learn the true essence of confidence, how to think confidently and how to use the strategies of highly confident people.

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