3 Powerful Words that Will Raise Your Self-Confidence
Restored from the Empower Network archive (2011–2017), lightly edited to meet our current advertising standards. Views are the original author’s.
Have you ever wondered why it is that some people are more successful than others? There doesn’t s seem to be any logical reason for example why someone younger than you, less skilled and even less seems to have the best relationships, get the best jobs, and has all the success and good fortune in the world why you struggle. Where there is a simple explanation. People who seem to have all the luck in the world may have one quality that makes all the difference in the world, and that quality is self esteem. Did you know that your whole quality of life is determined by how you feel about yourself?
“You’re level of self-esteem or self worth determines the entire quality of your life. It determines the goals you set for yourself and how big they are. It determines how much you believe in yourself, which determines how much you persist in your goals. It even determines how much you life other people and how much they like you back.” – Brian Tracy
Prior to my becoming a student to personal development I suffered from severe low self-esteem. From childhood I was an extreme introvert. I was so shy that I could not even look people in the eyes without tears burning behind my eyeballs. I often sat in distant corners away from everyone as not trigger my frequent anxiety attacks. My low self esteem effected every area of my life. I could not hold a job for long because I had terrible inter-personal communication skills and just couldn’t function for too long in any work environment. My self esteem eventually worsened as I got older and I developed substance abuse issues to in effort to cope.
The reason I’m so passionate about personal development is because it has literally transformed my self image to positive. Through personal development, I’ve learned that the three most powerful words one can ever tell themselves that will raise their level of confidence are “I like myself.” I recommend saying first thing in the morning or as often as you’d like. In fact the more you say it, the more you will begin to feel better about yourself, and the more you will raise your level of self esteem, and your quality of life and relationships.
The Power of Positive Affirmation
Using these 3 simple but powerful little words has completely transformed my life, from negative results to positive. Today I am living my dreams as an Actress and Entrepreneur in Atlanta, GA. I have been sober now for two years and I am completely medication free. I can face any new challenge and without the need of any artificial stimulants Another dream of mine was to become a writer, which I am now doing using this phenomenal blogging platform you are looking at now. Today my work is my passion, I work with dozens of passionate individuals just like you as a personal development and success coach to help them discover their inner passion and make money doing it.
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I have been writing down things which I’m grateful for since the age of 19 and the results were amazing! You can truly create a positive shift on your mindset by the story you tell yourself daily. Thanks for sharing.
That’s great that you keep a gratitude list Pedro, I’ve been writing gratitude lists for some time now as well. Having an attitude of gratitude opens us up to receive even more things from the universe to be grateful for. And yes, the stories we tell ourselves powerfully impact our worlds and the world around us. Thanks so much for your comments!! 😉
Great post Paris and congratulations on your successes. I can relate to you about being shy and felling like I am less than others. I have not done affirmations but I am noticing that I enjoy blogging and sharing experiences and that makes me feel more comfortable with myself. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely Luis! I’ve found that one of the best ways to raise self-esteem is by doing esteemable acts. Sharing our stories through blogging for the benefit of others is a highly esteemable act. Keep up the good work! 🙂
Great post Paris, COMPETENCE builds CONFIDENCE and when you put the two together there is absolutely nothing you cannot accomplish. love this post. Thanks for Sharing
You’re welcome Garry:) Competence builds confidence… Love it !!! I’ve heard it said that esteemable acts are what build self esteem… but I’m going to have to start using “competence builds confidence too, now. Thanks so much for your comments!! 🙂
Excellent post Paris. Self belief is everything really. If we don’t believe in ourselves, how can we expect others to believe in us?. Thanks for writing such an awesome post and sharing..
Exactly Keith! Everything we attract into our lives can be traced back to our beliefs. Appreciate your comments!! 🙂
Great article Paris. How we talk to ourselves and others makes a huge difference.
Absolutely it does, Roland! Not only does how we talk to ourselves make a difference in our level of self esteem but it also makes a difference to the people around us. Thanks so much for your thoughts!! 🙂
Thank you for sharing this message, Paris! So very powerful…”I like myself.” Just by saying this to ourselves over and over again…huge confidence builder. Great post!
Yes that’s the beautiful part Anthony, is that the effect is immediate! Thanks so much for your comments!! 🙂
“I like myself.
Thanks for your openness. For being someone of an extreme introvert you surly do shine through video..Love your spirit
It’s simply a moment by moment decision for me to be the best me… Thanks so much for your comments, Francis 🙂
I like myself. Thank You Paris for sharing video. Awesome.
There you go Fizza!! Awesome!! Thanks so much for your comments ! 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing apart of yourself Paris. And thank you for this valuable, valuable tip. I had been telling myself that I don’t like myself for years, but things started to change once I decided that I was going to like myself then eventually love myself.
Awesome post!! I will try that Paris, self confidence is a very critical thing for success in any endeavor.
Great advice – I remember Brian Tracy saying that, but your post helped reinforce it for me. Thanks!
Fantastic video and tips for become more self confident thus manifesting a happier, more fulfilling, successful life. So many resonate with this subject. It’s amazing how many suffer from low self esteem, including myself. We must all get into the habit of saying “I like myself” and having positive self talk. Thanks so much for sharing this very helpful content or order to empower others.
Paris….This is an amazing post….you have such a beautiful spirit and are such a beautiful person. So hard to believe you had low self esteem and were shy.
” I like myself ” should be followed with ” I believe in myself ” and ” I have greatness within me ” just like my favorite motivator Les Brown always say.
P.S great eye makeup …you are beautiful inside and out !
This is a Powerful Post.
I Like Myself I would also add I Love Myself.
I will continue to do things to raise my quality of life.
Thanks Paris & thank you for being vulnerable enough to share your story.
You’re so right James… Affirming I love myself is also a very powerful affirmation. Self love is the best love. Thanks so much for your comments James 🙂
I will share a paragraph of what I written last month in a post about Negative Self Talk: “Instead of worrying about how something is not going to work just switch your mindset and act as if it is working right now. Your outcome is going to be totally different if you change your mindset into positive energy. ”
Very good transparency being shown here in your video 😀 Thanks for being you.
Very powerful words – I like myself. Louise Hay talks about saying that yourself in the mirror every day – not an easy thing to do for everyone. Thanks for bringing this topic up, Paris.
Powerful post Paris, three simple word’s ‘I like myself’ can change everything as mindset is everything. Becoming aware of it is half the battle.
I like myself! That’s a powerful one Paris! The quality of emotions comes from within. Appreciate the value in this video, a lot of useful stuff!
Thanks for your comments! 🙂
Great post Paris 🙂 Thanks for sharing your journey. Loved this post!
words are powerful, what you speak will come into existence. thanks paris
Thanks for your comments Sheena 🙂
Loving yourself first, is truly the starting point. Because if you don’t love yourself, you won’t seek out self-development. Congratulations on your achievements and thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day, Paris.
Thanks you, Same to you:)
Love this post Paris, I have a morning ritual of asking myself what I’m grateful and thankful for in my life – it’s so empowering – I’ve done it for years – our self gratitude is key – wonderful content! Looking forward to more.
Awesome Post Paris! This is definitely a great list of the 3 powerful words specially I like myself helps for you to stay positive in your life! Thanks!
Wow!!! Powerful post! This is great advice and will help anyone who needs a boost of self-esteem!
Absolutely Jay! That was my intent with this post, to inspire everyone no matter what business path or walk of life you’re on to have be able to create an instant spark of self confidence in any endeavor. Thanks so much for your comments!!:)