Why is it that we have confidence and are able to manage well on some days? Other times we feel jilted by who we are? Where self-assurance once was, scepticism has now taken its place. How do other people keep a steady flow of confidence? Why does it appear that yours comes and goes?
Blame it all on those feelings.
Think about how many different emotions you feel in one day. Our moods change depending on the person we’re communicating with and situation we’re in.
The secret is not to react to your emotions. Think of yourself as one of the sky gods. While you’re in discussions you’re also watching all the action from high above.
The sky god does not react to the emotions only observes and feels them.
Other contributing factors.
As if those pesky emotions aren’t enough. Add to the mix other extenuating circumstances.
Your eight hours of sleep. Being well rested certainly helps everyone through their day. Think about when you don’t get enough shut eye.
Parents will confirm how hard their days are when bubs kept them up all night. Tolerance levels go down. Stressful situations are not managed nearly as well as they would have been had the right amount of sleep been had.
Being hungry reduces concentration levels. Irritability and impatience are telling signs. Becoming physically weak without food can slow down our thought processors. Fueling up balances our mood.
The immediate attitude shift.
Have you ever felt a little fragile? Maybe indecisive or a little edgy. Then someone pisses you off. There’s an instant mood change. Uncertainty no longer lingers in the mind. You’re clear about what you stand for and where you’re at.
These days you go from second guessing yourself to immediate decision maker. This is a reminder that confidence was not far. It was just kicking back and did not need to be in command.
