8 Ways Confident People Live Differently
Some
people just have that "it factor."
They
command attention whenever they walk into a room. But the truth is, they
weren't born with a confident gene. Instead, their daily behaviors contribute
to their self-assured personality.
That's
good news: It means anyone can adopt the habits confident
people practice on a regular basis. Below are just some of the ways those with
extra self-possession approach life differently than everyone else.
1.
They're more productive.
Confidence
= hustle. Research suggests that confident people may be more productive
because their can-do thoughts inspire real
action. It's
no wonder confident people seem to own the office.
2.
Their body language helps boost their confidence.
Studies
show that how a person carries him or herself influences how he or she feels on
the inside. A tall posture and even
stretching can
help people feel a surge of power -- and confident people take advantage of
those little adjustments.
3.
They aren't self-assured all the time.
All
people have their flaws, even people with the "it factor." The
difference lies in recognizing those insecurities and carrying on with life
despite them. Research shows self-acceptance is paramount to a happier life, but it's a habit many
people rarely practice. Confident people aren't superhuman -- they just accept
their imperfections wholeheartedly and live a happy life regardless.
4.
They actively pursue success.
"No"
is simply not in a confident person's vocabulary, at least when it comes to
success. Confidence is crucial when pursing a
career,
according to a study published in the journal Basic and Applied Social
Psychology. The research found that more likely someone is able to picture
themselves achieving their goal, themore likely they're going to be able
to do it,
Fast Company reported.
5.
They channel their inner celebrity.
A
confident person's mantra is "I am Beyonce." OK, maybe that's
just this author's, but regardless, there's power in celebrity. Research
published in the journal Personal Relationships found that when people wrote
down qualities they shared with their favorite celebrities of the same gender,
they felt much more compelled to become their best
selves.
6.
They stick to their convictions.
Confident
people place trust in their own opinions -- but not without listening to
others, of course. As confidence coach Susie Moore explained in a HuffPost
blog, confident people hear all sides of an argument, but ultimately, they
stick to what they feel is best.
"Other
people are well meaning and sometimes err on the side of caution," she wrote.
"Confident people listen to other people but do not let their difference
of perspective take them off track."
7.
They don't fear failure.
All
people have their setbacks. Confidence isn't doing everything right, it's
pushing on even after being wrong. And sometimes that can pay off in more than
just confidence: Research suggests that people who appear more self-assured are
also seem more intelligent.
8.
They're not afraid of being confident.
Confident
individuals don't shy away from asserting themselves, whether they're actually
feeling comfortable or just faking it until they make it. As singer Demi
Lovato's recent single so poignantly asks, "What's wrong with being
confident?"
·
The
answer: Nothing at all.
Lindsay Holmes Healthy Living Editor, The Huffington Post
Lindsay Holmes Healthy Living Editor, The Huffington Post
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