Improve Self-Confidence

Soon after this blog went live on July 18, 2011, a ten part column titled "Ten ways to improve ones quality of life," was posted.  The intent was to define in some detail one of the three goals of this blog, i.e., promote a healthy lifestyle, improve quality of life (especially for those with Parkinson's) and raise funds for PAR (Parkinson's association of the Rockies).

This is the final element of the column.  If you found something in this series that influended you to make a change in your life for the better, we want to hear from you.

You can either comment directly to the author at the end of any article (see comment window), or email your comments to thecohiker2011@gmail.com

Item #10:
Increase Self-confidence:  It begins with your ability to recognize broken thoughts or actions...things you do during the course of the day that you don't finish, but you accept it because you find a way to justify it.

Example: While in line at the grocery store, you find an interesting article in a magazine but have no time to read it.  Don't put it back on the rack, instead put it on the checkout line, take it with you.  When you get home read it.  It may change something in your life.  It may make you think differently about something.  It may revive a dormant ambition you once had to take a class, learn a second language, or reconnect with an old friend, or even do something bold.

Regaining/increasing self-confidence does not happen over night.  Be patient. Learn to be a person with a purpose.  Find your passion. Regain the basic principles that made you who you are.  They are a big part of who you are.

Set achievable goals as you build confidence.  As you achieve, set additional goals.  Always focus on finishing not on how long it takes you to reach a goal.  Focus on solutions to problems, not on the problem itself.

Above all, SMILE!