How to Increase Confidence When You’re at Your Lowest

Ever had one of those days where everything that could go wrong does?

You spill your coffee, miss your bus, and your boss decides today’s the perfect day for an impromptu review. You might find yourself asking:

- "Why me?"

- "Oh no, this had to happen now?"

- "I can’t handle this anymore!"

- "God, enough of the struggle!"

Sound familiar? It’s okay, we’ve all been there. The real challenge is finding the strength to rise when you feel like you’ve hit rock bottom.

Here are three ways to help you get back on your feet:

  1. Acceptance: Pause and Embrace the Situation

 First things first, breathe. Now, accept the situation as it is. This might sound counterintuitive, but fighting reality only makes it worse. As I always say, “What you resist, persists.” (Yes, I’m quoting myself. It’s a thing now.)

Acceptance doesn’t mean you agree with the situation or the people causing it, but it allows you to see things clearly, as they are and start finding a way forward. Think of it as making peace with your current state before strategizing your next move.

2. Learn from Mistakes

 Every hiccup, misstep, or full-blown disaster holds a lesson. In those tough moments, you could ask yourself:

- "What am I learning from this?"

- "If I face this again, how will I handle it differently?"

- "Even if things didn’t go as planned, what’s my next step?"

- "What is the universe trying to teach me?"

 It’s like that old saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” But maybe we should add, “And then analyze why you got lemons in the first place.”

3. Take Smaller Risks

Once you’ve accepted your situation and learned from it, it’s time to take action. Start small. Tiny steps towards your goal can gradually rebuild your confidence. Yes, there will be failures and setbacks, but each one is a stepping stone towards resilience.

A wise person once said, “We keep getting the same challenges in life until we learn our lessons.” (Was it Yoda? Maybe. Let’s go with that.)

So, what’s the one thing that has helped you become more resilient?

As we conclude, allow me to introduce myself. I'm Sneha, a certified ICF Coach and HR Consultant with 15 years of experience. I've helped over 100 professionals gain career clarity, improve time management skills, and enhance emotional intelligence at work, leading to better career growth.

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Book your free discovery call with me, message me. Let’s embark on your journey to mastering Emotional Intelligence in your career."

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