How to become confident (fast)

This man found the formula to increase self-esteem:

Nathaniel Branden.

He transformed the life of thousands with a simple system anyone can use.

Here are his 6 pillars to find joy, confidence, and success.

Who he was:

Branden was a therapist - and also the lover of Ayn Rand.

He began researching self-esteem when he was 24 years old, as a psychology student.

In his patients he found a theme of feelings of inadequacy, guilt, shame, inferiority, and low self-acceptance and trust.

Why we need self-esteem:

These issues all related to self-esteem.

He found that it is a basic need required for healthy development.

Just like you need water, you need self-esteem to:

• Achieve goals

• Learn and grow

• Handle criticism

• Take on challenges

• Form healthy relationships

The 6 pillars:

Branden discovered behaviors that are both a sign of high self-esteem, and that also increase it - he called them the 6 pillars.

They are:

• Living Consciously

• Self-Acceptance

• Self-Responsibility

• Self-Assertiveness

• Living Purposefully

• Personal Integrity

Living Consciously

Being fully present and aware in the current moment, using your mind to its fullest potential.

This is essential because all other practices are built on top of it.

Components:

• Focus

• Clarity

• Awareness

• Responsibility

• Respect for Reality

Self-Acceptance

Accepting yourself as you are in the present moment, while still being open to growth and improvement.

Components:

• Being on your own side

• Accepting yourself as you are

• Experiencing and accepting all your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors

Self-Responsibility

Taking ownership of your life and well-being, actions and their consequences.

This includes choosing personal growth and development.

Components:

• Personal Accountability

• Active Orientation

• Self-Reliance

Self-Assertiveness

Standing up for yourself and your needs, wants, and values.

Seeking appropriate forms of self-expression while taking responsibility for communicating your thoughts and feelings.

Components:

• Authenticity

• Personal Boundaries

• Respectful Communication

Living Purposefully

Using our powers to achieve goals by setting clear objectives and working to accomplish them.

Responsibility for achieving our chosen aims and being results-oriented.

Components:

• Goal Setting

• Productive Orientation

• Personal Responsibility

Personal Integrity

Living congruently with what we know to be true.

Acting in accordance with our values while keeping promises and honoring commitments.

Being authentic and honest.

Components:

• Walk the talk

• Personal Honesty

• Moral Responsibility

Reaching self mastery

Master these 6 behaviors and your self-esteem will improve!

Think about how you can make it an every day practice to move forward in all of them.

And above all remember:

"Your life is important. Honor it. Fight for your highest possibilities."

The choice is yours.

P.S.

The best way to learn this is to practice the way you communicate and express yourself.

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Honor your life and keep fighting for it!

/Egil