The causes behind low confidence or self-esteem are many and varied. We all perceive the outcome of events differently. Some of us may lose an argument and feel that our confidence or self-esteem has been dented. Other times we can lose the argument but manage to keep our confidence and esteem intact. It really does depend on how we view life. A lack of confidence can restrict life and stop us from grasping the opportunities that present themselves.
Most people do not realise that we can control our perceptions, altering them so they are of benefit to us. Once we realise that we do have some control over the way we think, we can then start to redirect our perceptions to a more positive and healthier conclusion. People with confidence and a healthy self-esteem experience common life events too. The way we deal with the events is what makes the difference.
Cognitive behavioural therapy trains us to choose how we think and to see how we can look at things differently. Thinking, both negative and positive is habitual and, like any habit, can be changed through conscious awareness. A confident person makes opportunities and as a result, has more options in life.
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