The ten key qualities of self confident people

Self-confident people demonstrate at least ten broad criteria, all of which can be yours too, if you learn to take stock, take control and remind yourself as often as is necessary, that you too can follow these principles and make them work:

1. They learn from their mistakes, move on and don’t dwell on the past.
2. They take risks and make calculated decisions knowing that even if they’re wrong the results will provide an insight into future risk taking and decision making.
3. They take up as many new social opportunities as possible.
4. They have a well-honed understanding of how they can look their best to feel good about themselves.
5. They tend to be optimistic – believing that the glass is half-full rather than half-empty.
6. They dump emotional baggage as soon as possible and move on without pre-conceived ideas.
7. They believe that life is what you make it and anything’s possible within reason – they are in control of life rather than letting life control them.
8. They also have realistic expectations about life – it isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be, but that’s fine by them.
9. They are comfortable both in giving and receiving compliments.
10. They understand and feel comfortable with their own individuality even if maybe non-conformist or unorthodox.