Who is Confident and What are the Characteristics of a Confident Person?
How do you know if someone is truly confident? It can honestly be hard to tell, but there are some traits and characteristics that tend to be associated with people who possess confidence. Knowing these characteristics can not only help you spot a confident person but can also help you know whether you’re confident or if you have some work to do in that area of your life.
1st Quality: They have a deep sense of purpose.
It is the first quality that makes us human and it is the one thing that can’t be replicated by AI. Purpose is what drives our actions and motivates us to do things in life. It has been a key component in my success so far and I’m sure it will continue to be as I move forward.
Purpose has been a key component in my success so far and I’m sure it will continue to be as I move forward.
2nd Quality – Brave and Courageous
Bravery is the quality of being brave, or having the courage to do something that might be dangerous or difficult.
The word bravery comes from Old French “braver,” meaning “to confront boldly, to dare.” The word’s origin is unclear. Some sources connect it with Middle Dutch “breven” (to take a risk), but it may also have come from Old French “braire” meaning to bray, which would have referred to the loud noise of a horse.
People who are brave are willing to face difficulty and danger without fear. They are not afraid of failure or rejection; they are not afraid of what other people think about them; they just want to do what they think is right.
3rd Quality – Self-Awareness
We’re not just self-aware because we are confident, but often the confidence keeps us from shying away from exploring things about ourselves. Even the things we may not like or what is negative, can still be insightful if we choose to focus on them and grow from them.. In fact, there is often a deep desire to learn and understand oneself because it helps you grow and develop as an individual.
The confidence that you are secure and whole even when flaws are discovered enables you to be open to self-assessment and makes you curious to understand yourself so that you can turn that information into becoming the best you can possibly be.
4th Quality – You Think for Yourself
The 4th Quality is the ability to think for themselves. This quality is important because it shows that the person has their own voice. They are not afraid to speak up and share their thoughts, even if they are different from what everyone else thinks.
It also helps them to be more open-minded and accepting of other people’s opinions. The person with this quality will also be able to think for themselves when making decisions – which can be a good trait in a leader.
5th Quality – You Aren’t Easily Discouraged by Failure or Success
We are all aware of the phrase “no second chance for a first impression”. It is a saying that has been around for generations. We know that if you want to be successful in life, you need to give your best shot at everything and not be discouraged by failures.
But what if we told you that there is an exception? What if we told you that there are people who embrace failures and turn them into lessons?
This quality is called resilience. It’s the ability to recover quickly from difficulties, stress or adversity. Resilient people have the power to bounce back from difficult situations and learn from them. They don’t get discouraged by their failures and instead take it as a lesson to improve themselves rather than wallowing in self-pity.
6th Quality- Humble
It may come as a surprise, but people who are confident also tend to be humble. Humility is not to be confused with low self-esteem. It’s the opposite of arrogance and is the attitude that you can learn from others and that there is always something new to learn.
Humility is a quality that helps you go through life with grace, but also with no fear of being wrong and no fear of being judged by others.
7th Quality-Responsible
When you possess confidence you have no problem with being responsible, or handling tasks that have been assigned to you. Your confidence leads you to believe in yourself and your abilities, so you are often eager and feel capable of doing what needs to be done.
There is no hesitation to handle tasks, make decisions, or operate in assigned roles because you believe you can get the work done and done well.
This can be applied to many different jobs and professions, but it is especially important for teachers. Teachers have the responsibility of teaching their students, which requires them to have confidence in themselves and their abilities so they are not afraid of taking on the task of teaching.
8th Quality- Risk Takers
Risk-takers: people who have confidence tend to be more willing to take risks than those who do not. Confidence is usually tied in with the knowledge and abilities that we possess. When we depend on what that posses, it will make us believe it will bring in a positive outcome from our effort.
With a belief in yourself even the most difficult challenges will seem manageable. Even in instances where there may be some doubt in the potential outcome. Confident people are not fearful that a negative outcome will be a reflection of who they are as individuals, meaning they are still willing to put themselves out there.
9th Quality- You Are Optimistic
When you have confidence your perspective will also tend to be more optimistic. An inner belief in yourself and what you can do allows you to see opportunities and to be more positive in the face of challenges.
In order to be successful, you must believe in yourself and your abilities. A confident perspective will make it easier for you to be more positive about your life and what you can accomplish.
10th Quality- You Speak Up When Called Upon
People who are confident have no problems advocating for themselves and what they want/need. Your beliefs in your own value and the value that you have to offer empowers you to voice concerns, needs, and wants.
This can be seen in any field, from the classroom to the workplace. In fact, research has shown that people who are confident have no problems advocating for themselves and what they want/need. When you have confidence, your belief in your own value and the value of what you offer is unshakeable.
You understand that you are worth fighting for and you will do so when it is necessary.
Final Thoughts…
So what do confident people have that the rest of us don’t?
The answer is not a lot, actually. Confident people are just like everyone else; they have their good days and bad days, and sometimes they feel insecure too! However, what sets them apart from others is that confident people know how to work through their insecurities.
They understand that feeling vulnerable or uncertain at times is normal, but instead of letting these feelings hold them back, they find ways to push through them.
And this takes practice – it doesn’t happen overnight.
If you want to develop confidence over time, start by accepting yourself for who you are and embracing your vulnerabilities. Then begin taking small steps each day towards achieving your goals.
Be patient and stay positive, and eventually you will start to see results. Confidence is a skill that can be learned – it just takes a bit of practice!
