INSIDE OKDHS SELF-CARE, MARCH 2014 - CONFIDENCE

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Narrator: Those lucky people who seem to glide through life with ease and comfort, quick with a smile and a good idea- how do they do it? Confidence isn't just for the lucky; it's a magic trick that you can decide to use today. 

First, look at what you've got up your sleeve. You've certainly got a bouquet of past successes. Think about what went well, not what didn't. That's the big secret to the confidence trick: learn from your mistakes and let them go. Keep your focus on the good you've done. 

Next, wave your magic wand. Visualize or tell yourself the best possible outcome of the situation at hand. How will it look and feel at that moment? Your attention sets your intention. Then, abracadabra, pull the rabbit out of the hat! Meaning, take action. 

Don't let doubt or fear keep you from starting a project or even a conversation. Follow the first good decision with the next good decision. 

The true magic of confidence is that it's really a small set of decisions that can change how you feel and how you make others feel. It's time to let the magic work for you; take time to take care.