Confidence
Word of the Week: Confidence
Part of Speech: Noun
What Does It Mean to Have Confidence?
Confidence is that empowering belief in your abilities or qualities. It's like a steady inner cheerleader saying, "You’ve got this!" even if you’re about to tackle something new or challenging.
Synonyms:
Certainty
Trust
Faith
Conviction
Where Did Confidence Come From?
The word confidence originates from the Latin word confidentia, which, just like today, was all about trust and self-assurance. Over centuries, it evolved into that firm, inner voice that convinces us to take on the world—or at least try karaoke.
Confidence
Your inner voice convinces you to take on the world
Is Being Confident Really Necessary?
Absolutely! Confidence is like a passport to possibilities. While it’s true some people seem to have been born with an extra sprinkle of confidence, most of us learn it bit by bit—one victory, one mishap, one daring leap at a time.
Traits of Confident People
They take responsibility for their choices and lives—meaning they own both the “wow, that worked!” moments and the “well, that didn’t…” ones.
They’re not afraid to take risks, try new things, and ask for opportunities. Risk of rejection? Worth it!
Self-assured? Check. Confident people know their worth.
They tackle challenges with positivity—no mountain too tall, no Monday too hard.
They’re resilient. Life knocks them down, but they get up, dust off, and keep going.
They listen to their gut. If something feels “off,” they address it—no sitting around waiting for fate to sort it out.
They see mistakes as part of the learning curve, not as dead ends.
Confident folks listen and welcome advice. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a strength.
How to Build Confidence
Learn to trust yourself. If you’ve kept any plant alive, you’re already doing great!
Follow your own dreams; no need to compete with others. Life is a marathon, not a sprint.
Live a healthy, positive lifestyle—it’s amazing how feeling good physically can give your self-belief a boost.
Talk yourself up! Confidence blooms with a solid foundation of positive self-talk.
Most importantly: ACT. Whether it’s a small step or a giant leap, every action builds confidence.