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 Acting Confidently

If you want to succeed, you have to learn how to appear confident. It's a skill that can be learned with practice. You don't need people skills or any other special talents in order for it work. The way other people treat you may depend on the impression you give them and that impression is largely built on your behavior. This is where confidence comes in.

I know that it sometimes seems like being confident comes naturally to some people. They don't seem to try any harder than anyone else and yet they get the great jobs, the number one sales awards and even the best looking dates. But was it really an accident of fate? I don't think so!

We are all capable of learning how to appear confident and then acting with confidence when we need to. The only problem many people have is that they don't have a clue what behavior it takes to convey those feelings of confidence. So, let's take a look at a few ways that you can change your behavior and start acting confidently so you will exude self-assuredness wherever you go.

These tips will help you to exude the confidence you feel on the inside and give others the impression that you are capable of anything.

Your body language says a lot about how you feel. It's important to learn how to stand tall. Sometimes, people slouch because they think it makes them look more approachable, but the opposite is true. Standing up straight with your shoulders back sends a message that you are confident and know what you are doing. You may want to practice this by standing in front of a mirror for 15 minutes every day. This will allow you to get used to this new posture and develop better habits over time.

In addition, make sure that your facial expressions match your mood and attitude as well. This will communicate a great deal to others, so make sure you converse with them in the same style every time. Don't let yourself go into a state of shock every time you have a disagreement with someone. You want to be calm, collected and rational.

Even your clothes will help you to become more confident. Wear something that shows confidence when it comes to how you dress and that gets noticed by others. Choose something well-fitting and attractive, but not too flashy or expensive looking. If your clothes are fine but you're wearing them wrong, then they won't work as a confidence booster as they should be doing anyway!

You also need to act confidently in every social situation that you are in. If you aren't confident during your first few encounters with new people, then your lack of self-assurance will be apparent to them. Your body language takes on the form of confidence when you act the way you should. People who don't know you will assume that it's because of their appearance, but they need to know that it has nothing to do with them!

When they see how confident you are in social situations, they'll get a good impression of you and eventually want to connect with you in return. Then, even if your self-confidence was masked by being insecure before, it will start working for you and exude from within.

So, this is how confidence works. It's not that you were born with it and others were left out in the cold. You just have to practice behaving in a confident way and watch yourself start to feel more self-assured in your own skin.

This will help you to gain the trust of those around you and eventually, your behavior will open up more opportunities for you to succeed. Confidence will make you a much better person overall, and it doesn't take all that long to learn how to exude it from within.

Good luck!

Title: Fun For The Whole Family

I love being outdoors with my family all year round. In the summer, I like taking them to the local parks and letting them run around. We also like going to our favorite city playgrounds that are covered with natural grass instead of concrete.

My kids enjoy watching all of the other kids on the playground, as well as all of the parents as they make their own fun while there too. We always have so much fun together and it's even more enjoyable when I bring a blanket with me to sit on while we're there.

The best thing about bringing a blanket is that everyone can enjoy a picnic lunch together at the same time. The blankets usually have a carry handle attached to them, so I can easily carry it around with me everywhere we go inside or outside.

Planning the menu is a snap, too. I usually start out with sandwiches, chips and fruit for myself. The kids get special snacks that we don't make at home often like yogurt, pudding cups and toaster strudels with fruit.

We need to keep them happy so they will want to stay out and play longer. That way, we can spend more time on the playground together without rushing back to do chores or take care of any errands that I might have left unattended while we were gone.

I look forward to our day out every time it rolls around, but I never forget my blanket in the car. This keeps us comfortable and happy because I know we can all sit down for lunch together without having to worry about getting anyone else's food dirty. This means less stress for me and a more enjoyable time for everyone!

I love being able to spend some time together outside with my family. It's even more fun when I bring along my blanket so we can have a picnic lunch together. The special snacks that the kids like make them want to be out longer, too, which makes it even more enjoyable for everyone involved.

This is why it's one of my favorite activities in the entire summer season. Just think of how much your family would like it, too!

Posted by Keith M. Griffith at 8:37 PM No comments:

Title: The Unexpected Joys Of A Blanket

What does it take for you to get to a comfortable place? Maybe it's a great new pair of shoes, or a unique piece of furniture. Maybe it's some new clothes that make you look your best. Maybe they're all little things that add up to something bigger than the sum of its parts.

One thing is certain: everyone has their own comfort zones. And if you're anything like me and countless others who share your feelings, comfort just isn't something you can find everywhere! There are special places in the world that are simply meant to keep your troubles at bay.

For me, this little blanket is one of them. I enjoy sitting down on it with a good book and letting myself think until the evening rolls around. No one needs to tell me that I need this. I just know that I do.

I keep my blanket in the back seat of my car when it's time for me to head home at night. That way, when I get there and plop myself down onto the couch - with my phone and iPad ready just in case - all those worries and worries go away for a little while.

Conclusion

The point is that we all have these little things we need in our lives, and sometimes they're hard to find. But when you do, it makes a world of difference!

There are so many different types of comfort zones out there for you to enjoy. Find the one that works for you and give yourself a treat today!

Title: Fun For The Whole Family

I love being outdoors with my family all year round. In the summer, I like taking them to the local parks and letting them run around. We also like going to our favorite city playgrounds that are covered with natural grass instead of concrete.