The Bravest Thing You Can Do This Week: Share Your Confidence
Hey there. Since it's Sunday, let's do a little mental health check-in, shall we?
How are you feeling? And maybe just as important: how are the people around you really feeling?
We talk a lot about self-care and self-confidence. We write affirmations, we set boundaries, we try to be our own biggest cheerleaders. And all of that is incredibly important.
But I want to talk about something else today. Something that's an act of care for others that also, almost magically, lifts us up too.
Be brave enough to share your confidence in others.
It sounds simple, doesn't it? But think about it. How often do you see potential in someone—a friend, a coworker, your partner, even a stranger—and just... keep it to yourself?
You see your friend who is an amazing listener and think, "She would be such a great counselor." You watch a junior colleague handle a difficult customer with incredible patience and think, "Wow, they've got real leadership skills."
And then what? We file it away. We "like" their post. We move on.
But what if you shared that confidence? What if you were brave enough to say it out loud?
Why Is It "Brave"?
It feels a little vulnerable, doesn't it? To genuinely, specifically, and openly tell someone, "I see this strength in you, and I believe in you."
It's brave because:
You're putting your judgment on the line. You're making a statement.
You're being earnest. And let's be honest, in a world full of irony and sarcasm, being truly earnest can feel like walking around without your armor on.
You don't know how they'll react. They might brush it off (probably because they don't see it in themselves yet).
But here's the secret: Your confidence can be the missing ingredient they need to build their own.
Sometimes, we are a terrible judge of our own strengths. We live inside our own heads, where our "Inner Critic" has the loudest microphone. We see our strengths as "just things we do," not as "talents."
When you share your confidence in someone, you're handing them a different microphone. You're offering them a new script to read from.
It's More Than a Compliment
This isn't just about saying, "Nice shoes!" or "Good job on that email." Those are great, but this is deeper.
Sharing your confidence sounds like:
"Hey, I know you're nervous about leading that meeting, but I'm not. I've seen how you explain complicated ideas. You're the perfect person for this."
"I really admire the way you keep your cool when things get stressful. It has a calming effect on the whole team, including me."
"You mentioned you wanted to start that small business. I want you to know, I think that's an amazing idea and you have the exact creativity and drive to make it work."
See the difference? It's specific. It's genuine. And it's an investment. You're not just giving a compliment; you're giving them a piece of your belief.
The Ultimate Mental Health Boost
This is where it comes back to our check-in. When you do this, you're not just boosting their mental well-being; you're boosting your own.
You are actively creating a world where people lift each other up. You're building stronger, more authentic connections. You're shifting your own focus from "what's wrong" to "what's right" and "what's possible."
It feels good to be the person who spots the gold in others.
So, here's your challenge for the week.
Be brave. Find one person—just one—and share your confidence in them. Tell them a specific strength you see in them and why you believe in them.
It might be the most important conversation you have all week.
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