What Does Confidence Mean To You?

Confidence is always on our minds – we know when we have it and when we don't, and we are always looking for new ways to give it an extra boost. But what is confidence actually made of, and how can we get it and keep it for the long haul? We asked women what comes to mind when they think of confidence – check out some of the answers below, and be sure to add your own. 


Lorraine Shakespeare: Confidence comes with knowing who and what you are. It comes with knowledge, experience, and belief in your abilities. Armed with this you can do anything you put your mind to and it covers all situations. If you are not confident at something, say speaking to your group or managing a particular situation, the only way to get more confident is to practice and get experience. Never shy away from things you are not confident in, because then you will never be able to build it up.


Marcia Bundalian-Stephen: Confidence is removing yourself from your comfort zone. Putting yourself on a pedestal so that when you speak, whether in conversations or presentations or speaking engagements, your audience will look up to and admire you for what you have exuded and transferred to them. It is not about the words you utter, but how and why you express them. 


Maggie De Vore: Finally getting to know myself in every way and not being afraid to just "be." I no longer need outside approval of who I am. 


Jonelle Ross: Confidence is a strong awareness of self and an absolute acceptance of who you are. Confidence is diminished when one gives into negative self-talk and destructive thought-processes. True confidence is found in self-love and the projection of one's unique attributes among the world. 


Chelsea Oliverio: Confidence is recognizing your talents and good qualities. No matter how down you feel, try to pat yourself on the back and remember the things you excel at. Focusing on your better attributes will distract you from perceived flaws and boost your sense of self-worth. 


Pat Vanderstine: Face your fears – each one you overcome builds confidence and self-esteem. You can't have one without the other. It is an internal process enhanced through your experiences. 


Jeannie Campanelli: Confidence is standing strong in your unshakeable truth. 


Gayle Martz: Confidence, in my opinion, means having the belief in our self-worth and our abilities to get things done. Going after our dreams enhances it; fear inhibits it.



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