7 Secrets to Reclaiming Confidence that Successful People Swear By

Winston Churchill once said,

“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”

The problem is that enthusiasm can be hard to come by, especially when yours has taken a beating. Setbacks and disappointments have a way of knocking it down. We start doubting ourselves and lose sight of who we are. Without confidence, it becomes impossible to try, guaranteeing failure.

Thankfully, we know one thing for sure: confidence can be reclaimed, as every successful person knows. Read on to discover seven things successful people know about reclaiming confidence.

1) They Remind Themselves They Can Do It

Successful people recognise that failure is normal. Getting there will not be without bumps. The important thing when trying to regain confidence is to realise that success is still a possibility…or even a probability. This is where you remind yourself of your goal and visualise success repeatedly.

2) They Walk Away

There comes a time when a break is the best thing you can give yourself—confidence wavers when you’re stressed and overwhelmed. Doing a hobby you love, or even just walking or spending time with friends, can help you regain a positive mindset when frustrated.

3) They Revisit the Past

Where have you succeeded before? Where have you failed? Everything that’s come before is a teaching moment. What do you know about yourself already from these events? Understanding the “you of yesterday” is where your insights today come from. Confidence comes from using this knowledge well.

4) They Forgive

Hating yourself for some mistake you made doesn’t get you anywhere and only destroys your confidence. Letting go and forgiving the past is crucial to future success.

5) They Keep a Handle on What They’re Saying

Self-talk can be particularly destructive to confidence. How do you talk to yourself? Are you patient and understanding, or do you tend toward negativity? Grabbing those mental put-downs will preserve self-confidence, and using positive statements will build it up.

6) They Start Over

The only sure way to fail is to do the same thing, in the same way, when you’ve already failed the first time. Rather than force failure onto yourself and eradicate confidence, revamp the strategy. Ask yourself how you can do things differently this time.

7) They Keep Trying

Persistence pays off. If you fail and stop, you’ll always think of yourself as a failure. It's the person who gets up and tries again that builds confidence as they go.

Ultimately, the only way to reclaim your confidence is to recover it intentionally. The process can sometimes be slow, but success lies within your grasp, even after a setback.