These Daily Habits Are Killing Your Confidence

SAYING “I DON’T KNOW HOW”

Nobody can do everything—not even The Rock and Beyonce. But the difference between those bursting with confidence and those who wilt in the face of difficulty is often how they think about things that are unfamiliar.“Whether you’re wanting to learn a new language, start a business, or meet new people, eliminate the phrase ‘I don’t know how’ from your vocabulary,” advises Shane Simmons, founder of marketing firm S.S. Consulting Firm.

“When you tell yourself this, your subconscious will believe it and cause more problems for you when this idea crosses your mind in the future.”Instead, you can reframe this negative self-talk with more positive phrasings, such as, “how can I do this?” or “Where should I start?”“The questions we ask ourselves can completely change how we view the world around us,” says Simmons.