From the course: How to Own a Room
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The components of self-confidence
- I want you to close your eyes and picture yourself on a stage in front of thousands of people. Now open them. Is your heart still racing at the mere thought? That energy you probably feel is a mix of emotions, sometimes really scary ones. But mixed with positive emotions and excitement to help you survive the moment. I want you to get familiar with the four main components of self-confidence and how they affect you. The first is anxiety. Ugh, the dreaded A word. The truth is, you need a little bit of anxiety to keep you on your toes. Anxiety is induced by the nervous system, which also controls the excitement hormones and neurotransmitters in the body. Anxiety in small doses and over a short period is a good thing because it gives you energy and it deepens your emotional tone when communicating to any size audience. The next component to self-confidence is trust. Trust is a firm belief in the reliability, ability…
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