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This article was originally written by Tris Thorp<\/em> and published on <\/em>Chopra.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>

You\u2019ve had the experience of feeling good \u2014 really<\/em> good \u2014 about yourself at least once in your life. Maybe it was something you accomplished after dedicating a lot of resources, like time, energy, and money. Or perhaps it was just a moment in time where you shined brighter than ever before. <\/p>

Whatever that moment was, you will always remember the feeling<\/em> you had, and there\u2019s a pretty high likelihood that you would like to operate from that place as often as possible.<\/p>

How to Build Confidence<\/h2>

Confidence<\/em> is a positive state of mind centered around one\u2019s power or abilities to be the person you want to be, to do the things you want to do, and to have what you want to have in your life. <\/p>

When your self-confidence is soaring, you experience emotions like happiness, joy, and inspiration that make you feel good. You feel clear, congruent, and as if you can take on the world. <\/p>

And yet, there are times in your life when you just don\u2019t feel confident and your self-esteem wanes. In some cases, something happened that caused you to feel \u201cless-than\u201d and you can feel burdened with beliefs that you are incapable of being, doing, or having what you want. It\u2019s important to remember that it\u2019s not uncommon to wonder how to be more confident in yourself.<\/p>

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It\u2019s also important that you learn how to tap into your inner strength on those days because your confidence affects your performance in any area of life and, likewise, your performance affects your confidence. The two are interconnected and go hand-in-hand. <\/p>

The downside to experiencing low self-esteem can present as both negative emotions and limiting beliefs, something that can be easily remedied through applying mindfulness-based lifestyle practices like meditation and goal-setting.<\/p>

Problems With Low Self-Confidence<\/h2>

Low self-confidence can affect you in many ways. Some of the common issues that crop up are feelings of inadequacy, believing you\u2019re not smart enough, you\u2019re not good enough, or you\u2019re unworthy. <\/p>

Sometimes it can lead to negative thoughts that you don\u2019t belong here (or anywhere) and, in some more extreme cases, it can lead to depression, anxiety<\/a>, or taking action that ends in tragedy.<\/p>

Signs of Low Self-Confidence<\/h2>

You or someone you care about may be experiencing low self-confidence if there is a strong presence of shame in the emotional body. <\/p>

According to Bren\u00e9 Brown, a research professor, author, and beloved public speaker on the topic, shame is an unspoken epidemic in society that leads to many forms of broken behavior. Other signs that may indicate a lack in confidence is an inability to set and enforce healthy boundaries, social withdrawal, and being fixated on putting others down.<\/p>

You\u2019ve been there at one point or another and for some, perhaps, more than others. At the end of the day, you were born whole and perfect. You come in with unique talents and special gifts that only you express in your individual fashion. Your goal is to discover what those positive attributes are and to share those strengths with the world. <\/p>

To do that, you need to have the ability to anchor into your self-confidence and focus on how to build self-esteem. Fortunately, there are several tools and techniques that can help you find and stay connected with this inner aspect.<\/p>

Let\u2019s explore this three-part exercise that includes using guided meditation (or visualization) to get you feeling more confident.<\/p>

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Meditation for Confidence: A Three-Part Exercise<\/h2>

1. Define Confidence for You<\/h3>

It\u2019s helpful to understand that words mean different things to different people. What confidence means to one person may look and feel partially or entirely different to another. So, let\u2019s start with a short journaling exercise where you will discover your own definition of confidence.<\/p>