Astrid Harris, Author Of Unstoppable Confidence, Discusses How To Develop Self Confidence On Authors Web TV

Astrid Harris, Author Of Unstoppable Confidence, Discusses How To Develop Self Confidence On Authors Web TV

Finding Daily Motivation

Achieving your goals must be likened to running a marathon. You run at
a steady pace, keep your mind focused and try to dig deep to find the
motivation to finish.

Where do we find motivation? Motivation is something that must be
consciously sought out. Its not something that always falls into your
lap. In your everyday life sparks of genius are in every mundane task
if you are open to it. Different people are affected differently by
outside stimuli so you need to find the thing that makes your clock
tick. Some people like to read stories about people who do courageous
things, some like to keep motivational thought calendars on their
desks, others like to sit and meditate. Whatever it is you need to
think about where it will come from today. Make it your mission to
find something every single day to inspire you to do the things that
will bring you one day closer to your goals.

Every day that you accomplish something in line with your goals is a
productive day. Its easy to make excuses but you are more likely to
get the job done if you are seeking out motivation and finding it
every single day. So make it your continual mission, you can rest once
all of your aspirations are fulfilled!

Owning The Room

Confidence is to people what scent is to the animals. We humans have a
nose for sniffing out the level of confidence in the people around us.
When a person with a great deal of confidence walks into the room,
people are automatically attracted to the sweet smell of success.
Confidence and success are associated with one another because where
there is confidence, success is usually not far behind. You have never
bought an expensive item from a salesperson who was not quite sure
about the product or her role as the peddler. Nor would you ever jump
out of a plane with a guide who was wafering in his ability. The same
is true for every situation in life. It is your job to convince the
people around you to believe in you and if you are not quite convinced
yourself, no one else will be either.

Say you're walking into a networking cocktail party where you don't
know many people in the room. It is so easy to wrap yourself up in
your comfort cocoon near the appetizers and wait for someone to come
up to you. But what's the point? You might get a pity visit from a
passer-by but you certainly will not have earned any leads or
networking opportunities. Now, walk into that same room with your
shoulders back, your head held high and your eyes scanning the room
making eye contact with as many people as you can. Flash that knowing
smile that says "I'll be over to introduce myself". Your confident
scent has been unleashed in the room and people are noticing. Make
your way around the room and mingle, relate and get the contacts you
came for.

Now, think of every room you walk into as a social networking cocktail
party where you are on the prowl for contacts and opportunities. You
never know where you will meet your next big break. There are unknown
and unexpected opportunities out there that will never present
themselves to the lone ranger standing in the corner wishing they had
the guts to be that person bouncing around "working the room".

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Get a Hobby!

Do you have something to do that doesn't involve a marathon of all the shows you have saved in the Tivo?

My Friend, you need a hobby. Hobbies are what people used to do to fill time between the hours they get home from work in the evenings and the time they go to bed. Now, we are so busy working to make a life that we forget to live.

Doing something that truly interests you and keeps you excited from day to day is what makes you a truly interesting and exciting person. You need to be the kind of person who has people intrigued at a party when your introduces you "And this is my friend Jack, he hosts his own mystery/horror book club" or "This is my friend Sylvia, she restores old useless furniture into posh new peices".

Sometimes finding a hobby you love involves getting up off your butt and kicking your life into high gear. Many people like to stay in their comfort zone and even though changing it up would be pleasant, it makes them uncomfortable in the beginning. People are creatures of habit and sometimes we simply get stuck in a rut. The fact is, change is healthy and a natural part of life. moving from an old routine takes some getting-used-to but in the end you find a newer upgraded version of yourself you never knew was in there.

Personally, I love French cooking. Its not a huge stretch since I am French but I do challenge myself to keep finding new recipes and new ideas every day. I also take walks as often as I can. I find that this gives me time to think and to reflect on my feelings and my day. Not to mention the exercise is invigorating for the body. I love to teach as well, helping people realize their true potential and be the person they want to be is what makes my world go 'round. Writing is my true passion. I love words and the way they affect people for the positive. Writing books is my true hobby.

Some people wonder why they lack passion in their life. It is likely that if they lack passion in life that they are without interesting things to do with their time. Many say "Well, I am too busy for hobbies". I say, that if you are too busy to do things that you love to do then something in your life needs to change. these days so many people are working ridiculous hours or taking on too many responsibilities to make their own lives meaningful. You only get one life my friend, so live it and be an interesting person.