I read an article recently about confidence in the workplace. The article talked about how people with confidence tend to do better at work (in regard to promotions etc) than those without confidence.

The reason for this was because a person with confidence is more likely to get out there and try something new. They’re also more likely to speak up if they want a promotion or an opportunity to try something new.

A person who lacks confidence is more inclined to sit on the sidelines, hoping an opportunity will come their way. The problem is, that rarely happens, and the person in turn becomes disappointed and bitter.

It is common for a person to lack confidence to feel like they’ve been hard done by. They feel that not getting a promotion or opportunity at work is a direct reflection of them, which they take offence to.

In reality, it’s just because the person who got the job was better, and not because the people conducting the interview thought the person who lacked confidence was a bad performer. People who lack confidence find it difficult to grasp this concept and usually find themselves as the “victim” in many situations.

I was once that “victim” and I look back and I really didn’t like who I was and am so glad I am who I am now. I feel like I have the world at my feet, and that I can do absolutely anything!

Which category are you in right now? Are you a person who lacks confidence or are you the person who is going to take on the world and do great things with your life??

Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.

This is a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt and it’s pretty true!

Have you ever felt inferior? I know I have (a long time ago).

I also know that if you feel inferior to someone in particular, they are probably completely unaware of that fact. I’ve even had people tell me they feel inferior to ME!! That totally blows me away because I’m just like everyone else.

These days, I know that we are all like each other, although we all have different strengths and abilities that make us so unique.

We also have different personality types, so some are outgoing, while others are more introverted. None of these different qualities makes one better than the other – they just are.

If you accept that you have your own attributes that may be different to someone else, but that’s ok, then you are going to go through life a much happier, more confident person.

You will also live a much happier, fulfilling life.

Which way would you rather be?

For a while now, the butterfly like the one above has held a strong significance to me, and I have finally mastered the Photoshop skills required to finally create a logo with this butterfly as part of it, hence this blog post!

What has this got to do with change? Well, firstly I have updated my ebook, which includes a specific story about the butterfly. The workbook is still pretty much the same as before, except for a few minor changes (including the butterfly story!).

Secondly, if you’ve visited my website lately (I know some of you receive automatic email updates so may not have visited), you will notice the website has changed quite a bit! You will also notice a few butterflies around the place!

Many people who lack confidence and especially self esteem, may not cope too well with change. Many remain in their “rut” or comfort zone for many years or even most or all of their lives because they are so afraid of change.

But to overcome low confidence and self esteem, you must start to work on major change – this is key to your success.

Starting from today, think of one small thing you can do to make a positive change in your life. It doesn’t matter how small, as long as you make that change! Each and every day this week, think of another little thing you can change, and follow through – actually go and make that change and reflect on the results you get from doing so!

Please make a comment and tell me what changes you have made in your life this week and of course, let me know the result!