Book two · source page 3
Confident
Having a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something.
How to embody this word
Confidence is a steady belief in your ability to learn, grow and handle challenges. To embody confidence means trusting your preparation, showing up even when you're nervous and embracing feedback as part of progress. It's a quiet strength that allows you to act decisively without arrogance, knowing your worth while respecting others.
Where to start and how to get there
- ACKNOWLEDGE COMPETENCE: Write down three skills or strengths you've demonstrated.
- SET A SMALL STRETCH GOAL: Choose a manageable challenge that's just outside your comfort zone and take one concrete action today.
- PRACTICE POSITIVE POSTURE & SPEECH: Stand tall, make eye contact and use affirming language.
A little more light
Putting this quality into practice
Original Lantern Project guidance inspired by this topic. This section is not copied from the source book.
Morgan wants to practice confident when a plan changes unexpectedly. Rather than waiting to feel completely ready, Morgan chooses one concrete action: write down three skills or strengths you've demonstrated.. The situation does not change all at once, but the response becomes more intentional. In that small choice, confident becomes something Morgan can practice again instead of only an idea to admire.
“I can practice confident through small, intentional choices. I do not need perfect conditions or perfect results to begin.”
Where could one small act of confident help me respond more intentionally today?
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