WQ - Gaining Confidence

Makes me think that maybe I am being rather timid and weak when I make excuses for myself! If Helen Keller could be optimistic, hopeful, and confident that she could achieve the things she set her mind to do, surely I can learn a bit of that hope and confidence too. Recently I was asked to do something that I initially felt fairly confident I'd be able to do . . . until I started finding out more about what would be involved, and I found I had a lot less confidence in myself. So I've had to think about what my uncertainties are, and how I can overcome them. Being prepared, being willing to ask for help, and being joyful rather than fearful.

Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained. ~Marie Curie

Think positively and masterfully, with confidence and faith, and life becomes more secure, more fraught with action, richer in experience and achievement. ~Eddie Rickenbacker

I think there's more to it than just thinking positive thoughts, of course. It's wise to have realistic expectations of myself and my abilities, even when I'm challenging and stretching myself. It's wise to have a sober assessment of the obstacles I might face, and to always be considerate of others, and aware that things don't always go as planned. Not nearly always! Confidence comes from being prepared and having done the homework, and from understanding that even if things don't work out - even if the endeavor is a failure! - that doesn't mean my worth as a person has changed.

If you are confident you have done everything possible to prepare yourself, then there is nothing to fear. ~Michael Jordan

Seems like athletes might know a thing or two about the value of well-placed and realistic confidence. Sure, they have natural gifts and talent for their sport, but they also put in all the hard work of practicing so that they know each move and each play and can act and react in an instant. They can't be fearful or worried they will fail when they step onto the field or into the arena. They have done the preparation work and are ready to trust that all the training and coaching will pay off. 

There is a difference between conceit and confidence. Conceit is bragging about yourself. Confidence means you believe you can get the job done. ~Johnny Unitas

When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can do amazing things. ~Joe Namath

Yes, I agree! When I'm confident in my abilities and preparation, I can enjoy myself and that almost always leads to a better outcome and performance!

Confidence is at the root of so many attractive qualities - a sense of humor, a sense of style, a willingness to be who you are no matter what anyone else might think or say. ~Wentworth Miller

Class in an aura of confidence that is being sure without being cocky. Class has nothing to do with money. Class never runs scared. It is self-discipline and self-knowledge. It's the sure-footedness that comes with having proved you can meet life. ~Ann Landers

Confidence is classy!

Confidence is also a gift that God has for us. We can be confident that God loves us, that he hears our prayers and answers them, and that obeying him will bring us peace.

Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

~Hebrews 4:16~

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us―whatever we ask―we know that we have what we asked of him.

~I John 5:14-15~

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

~Hebrews 11:1~

We don't have to be fearful about our future, or worried that God will abandon us. He promises to always be with us. When we exercise our faith by believing what he says, it grows our confidence in God and that he will keep every one of his promises.

The LORD's justice will dwell in the desert,

his righteousness live in the fertile field.

The fruit of that righteousness will be peace;

its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.

~Isaiah 32:16-17~

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October 2nd - Kindness

October 16 - Harvest

October 30 - Superstitions

November 13 - Confidence

November 27 - Helping Hands

December 11 - Natural Beauty

December 25 - Traditions

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