8 Habits of Confident Women

8 Habits of Confident Women

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Self-confidence is something many people struggle with, but some women seem to have it naturally. Why do confident women behave differently than their less confident counterparts? What habits do they have that make them so self-assured? What can you do to become more confident yourself? Keep reading to learn about the habits of confident women and how you can adopt them in your own life!

1) Get enough sleep

Sleep is important because it allows your body to recover and recharge from a long day. If you’re getting seven to eight hours every night, you should feel well-rested. Want to know if you’re getting enough sleep? Before bed, take note of your energy level and overall mood for a few days. If you find that these factors are consistently good, then your sleep habits are probably on track. If not, try adjusting your schedule so that you’re going to bed earlier or waking up later—it could mean extra energy throughout the day.

2) Stand up straight with your shoulders back

Good posture gives you a strong, confident presence. Studies have shown that people will often perceive you as being more competent just because of your good posture, which can create self-fulfilling prophesies that lead to actually feeling more confident. It doesn’t matter if it’s right or wrong, people associate certain postures with certain character traits and ideas. If you want to project confidence, stand up straight and lift your chest out to push your shoulders back. By sitting up tall and taking up space in a room or office setting, others will naturally assume that you are in charge—even when they may not even realize why they feel that way!

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3) Speak clearly

The first thing confident women do is speak clearly. This doesn’t mean they talk slowly, though they may be tempted to sometimes when they’re feeling stressed or nervous. But rather than mumble or fumble their words and appear insecure, confident women communicate with clarity and articulation. Being clear in their communication sends a message that they know exactly what they’re talking about (which isn’t always true for everyone) and that whatever it is has value (which almost always is). It also shows them off as authoritative—even if it means taking a strong stance on something. And regardless of whether or not people agree with them, people respect confidence.

4) Look people in the eye

Looking someone in the eye when you’re having a conversation can make you feel much more confident. Not only does it help your communication skills, but looking someone directly in their eyes can help you feel self-assured about what you’re saying. Practice with your loved ones, then try to carry those good habits into other professional and social settings. The more often you do it, the easier it will be to maintain.

5) Clean up your messes

Part of being confident is knowing that you won’t always be right and that your actions will often have consequences. If a conflict arises, step up and take responsibility for your mistakes. Your coworkers (and boss) will respect you more for owning up to your shortcomings rather than trying to blame others or act as if it wasn’t a big deal. It also helps to apologize when necessary: A heartfelt I’m sorry, I made a mistake here; what can we do to fix it? goes a long way toward diffusing tension in any situation.

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6) Stop judging others

When we're insecure, we can’t help but judge others. We tend to notice other people’s flaws more than their strengths and it makes us feel better about ourselves. Unfortunately, judging others is a surefire way to undermine our own confidence—we’re not always kind when we judge and sometimes make snide remarks or even tell people what they should do differently to live up to our standards. If you want your confidence to thrive, practice being compassionate toward others—the same compassion you hope they’ll show you.

7) Go after what you want

Whether you’re searching for a new job, trying to make a career change, or hoping to score a raise at work, go after what you want. Fearlessness goes a long way—remember that fear is just excitement without breath. Without taking action and putting yourself out there, you may never discover just how much more confident you can be! Also remember that confidence isn’t something we’re born with—it’s something we build on over time as we encounter failure and take small risks. With every risk comes small failures and with every failure comes small gains in confidence. So push your comfort zone and get out there! Don’t let opportunities pass you by; go after them wholeheartedly.

8) Give everyone a chance to make amends

It’s a difficult thing to do, but giving everyone a chance to make amends is important. If you have an issue with someone at work, think before you react and try to understand why they are doing what they are doing. People who seem rude may simply be misunderstood or operating with outdated information. Once you understand their perspective, try to find some common ground with them. For example, if someone else at work doesn’t like something that you wear every day (but doesn’t speak up about it), learn how to give constructive feedback so that person knows how his or her opinion affects your job performance without hurting your feelings.

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