Confidence at work

Mental health
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Please has anyone got any advice and help for boosting confidence at work. Would anyone here be super anxious at having their own businesses to the point where anxiety makes them so scared to get new customers/clients

Thanks

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Yes. I've had anxiety for a number of years now and find it has had a big impact on my confidence and especially with getting new students (I teach). It seems to be a feeling of failure and shame that I have not got the courage to face up to my anxiety. It often seems to reduce me to feeling like a little 6 year old boy and of course it's not fair to ask a 6 year old to run a business or deal with the complexieties of life! I try to forgive myself for having this anxiety which was caused by outside traumatic circumstances. My students think I'm great, it is only me who has doubts about myself and feels insecure. I try to do things despite my fears and generally this works but it's not easy. It's a fear of failure. There are some good youtube videos about this worth watching. Good luck with your business. I just wanted to let you know that you are definately not alone in this. In fact, just like anxiety, it is probably very common.

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Thanks so much for your reply, I found it very encouraging. I can relate to all you've said, I'm glad there are others who understand how anxiety feels due to their experiences. Some people just don't understand and get frustrated and annoyed with you, it's upsetting. I wish I knew a good way to explain anxiety to others to make them understand...

Any tips on how to boost confidence?

Thanks for sharing your experiences. It's all about self belief as others believe in us as you say. Anxiety is so hard to deal with as others don't really see the struggles of it. Thanks for your comment.