From the course: Mindfulness Practices

Unlock the full course today

Join today to access over 22,600 courses taught by industry experts or purchase this course individually.

Practice: Grow self-confidence

Practice: Grow self-confidence

From the course: Mindfulness Practices

Start my 1-month free trial

Practice: Grow self-confidence

“

- This practice is to center yourself prior to an important presentation or situation where you need to bring your most relaxed and self-assured self. Find a quiet space. Shut off any distractions. Sit comfortably relaxing your shoulders, your feet on the floor. Close your eyes or soften your gaze. Take a deep breath, inhaling through your nose, exhaling through your mouth. Now bring to mind a situation where you didn't feel self-confident, or perhaps you're feeling this now. Notice what comes up. As you notice a thought or a feeling, simply label it. It could be not good enough or anxiety, fear, restlessness. Without any judgment, return to your breath. Breathe deeply. Now put your hand on your lower belly. As you inhale, breathe into where your hand is. Feel the belly rise. As you exhale, feel the belly fall. Long, slow exhaling stimulates the body's rest and relax nervous system. It helps us restore calm. Now breathe with me. Inhale, two, three. Exhale, two, three, four, five, six.…

Contents