Be a More Confident Entrepreneur-Here are Some Tips

Tips to  Self-Confidence for the Brave Entrepreneur
You see those ultra successful people everywhere. They walk around looking so glamorous, everywhere that they go. Even in sweat pants, someone like Beyonce makes us kind of jelly. Right? They are confident and confidence shows.
Self-confidence is one of the most desirable traits in individuals, no matter if you are working your biz on a computer or even standing in front of a room full of people. Studies show that men and women both look for self-confidence when choosing a mate and employers look for this trait in job candidates.
Having confidence in yourself changes the way you perceive yourself, but it also influences the way other people perceive you as well. If you feel that your self-confidence could use a boost, here are several tips that will help you to build this trait in your own life.
Working from home is a great experience. Many times though, (I speak from experience here) it is easy to fall into the trap of simply not caring about how we look because we are hidden behind the scenes. Let’s focus on getting out of that frumpy mindset. Ready?
Tip #1 – Focus on Your Appearance
Although appearance is not everything, focusing on your appearance can definitely affect the way that you feel about yourself. If you know you do not look good, it will affect your self-confidence. Even if you know that you will be sitting at your desk all day long, do yourself a favor and dress the part of a successful business owner. No need to live in frumpsville.
Focus on wearing clean, well pressed, nicely styled clothing that looks good on you. You don’t need to put on a fancy dress or suit but just pretend that you are actually UP and leaving the house.  Pay attention to your posture, carrying yourself upright with your head up. This is even bigger if you are recording anything that includes your voice. Yes, posture makes a huge difference in how you project yourself! Stay fit physically to show that you care about your body. As you care for your appearance, that self-care will result in greater confidence in yourself.
Tip #2 – Realize that You are Unique
A HUGE tip for building self-confidence is to realize that you are unique. Understand that there is no one else just like you. No one else has the same perspective or talents that you do. Since you are unique as an individual, you have unique contributions to share with the world. When you realize you are unique, you can stop comparing yourself to others, becoming more satisfied with the person you are.
Tip #3 – Set a Goal and Accomplish It
To build self-confidence, set a goal and then make sure you accomplish it. When you know that you are able to accomplish goals you set for yourself, it will make your confidence soar. Working hard to achieve something makes you feel like you can do anything you set your mind to, which improves the level of confidence you have in yourself. Treat yourself when you cross a task off of that to-do list!
Tip #4 – Celebrate Your Successes
Sometimes it’s easy to dwell on only your mistakes and failures. However, if you want to build self-confidence, work to celebrate all of your successes in life. Recall some of the great successes you’ve had. When you succeed at something during your day, even if it is something small, celebrate it. When you begin looking at your successes, seeing all the positive things you have going on, it helps build your confidence and pushes you to take further steps towards success.
Tip #5 – Don’t Be Afraid to Speak Up
Speaking up in front of others is difficult. You may be afraid that you will say the wrong thing or that other individuals will judge what you say. STOP IT! The truth is that most people are a lot more accepting than you think. In fact, they probably deal with the same fear of speaking up. When you are in a group setting, work to speak up at least one time. Every time you face that fear and speak up, it will make it a little easier next time. You will show that you are a leader and become more confident in yourself and your ability to share your thoughts with other individuals.
Passing the mic: I want to hear from you. What are some ways that you boost your self- confidence?