Selwa Berbawy Hamati, author of Real Resilience: How to Thrive in the New Normal, has written books that inspire and share practical tools with those who are ready to make a positive change in their lives. She explains that post-COVID, there will be other hurdles to overcome and it’s important for women to learn how to be confident, resilient and prepared to handle whatever happens.
Know your stuff
Confidence comes from knowing your area of expertise so thoroughly that you speak about it with complete certainty and unwavering knowledge
- Research shows that planning and preparing for the unknown is an important factor in developing self-confidence
- This is one of the easiest signs to spot in a confident woman
Sources
Eileen Scully, founder of The Rising Tides and author of In the Company of Men
- BMC Psychology
- Journal of Perinatal Education
- Building Confidence
- Mayo Clinic
- Self-esteem
- Optimism and Self-Esteem are Related to Sleep
- International Journal of Behavioral Medicine
- Physical activity and self-esteem: testing direct and indirect relationships
Start with small, achievable goals
Olympic athletes train in a way that accumulates small wins and slowly builds confidence
- Smart women can similarly use this technique to boost confidence over time by setting small but achievable goals-then build on those successes
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Instill the habits of confident women in your daughters
Know the habits and signs of confident girls, and help instill them in your daughter from birth-and particularly after puberty.
Take care of your body and health
The Mayo Clinic recommends harnessing the power of your thoughts and actions to raise your self-esteem
- Practicing regular self-care and safeguarding your mental health are two important steps in building and maintaining self-confidence
- Get enough sleep and exercise
Ask questions
Admit when you don’t know something, so you can learn and grow
- Boost your confidence with these 50 positive affirmations to boost your self-confidence and increase your understanding of the world
- You can’t truly take a learner’s approach to the world until you are willing to admit where you lack knowledge and fill in the gaps
You do you
Confident women don’t care about labels or logos, but create their own style and aesthetic
- Eileen Scully, founder of The Rising Tides, author of In the Company of Men
- Advances women in the workplace through her work and as an international keynote speaker
Adopt a growth and learners mindset
Confident women are always learning. They don’t have to always talk or be the center of attention to succeed.
- Having a “growth mindset” helps people more fully reach their potential
- They know they can learn valuable lessons from others
