#546: Confidence Immersion and Faking It Till You Make It

Podcast #546   CONFIDENCE IMMERSION AND FAKING IT TILL YOU MAKE IT In this episode, we explore the concept of "confidence immersion" and the power of "faking it until you make it" as a way to increase both our perceived and actual confidence levels. We discuss the science behind this approach and share personal anecdotes and expert insights on how to adopt a confident mindset and behavior, even in situations where we may not feel entirely sure of ourselves. From adopting confident body language to practicing positive self-talk, we provide practical tips for building confidence and projecting a confident image to those around us. Get the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/546 In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're covering: * The difference of confidence immersion and faking it till you make it * How to show up as you belong, even if you don't feel like you do  * The magic that happens when you immerse yourself fully into what you are working to accomplish  REVIEW OF THE WEEK: ANNOUNCEMENTS 6 months from now you will have six months of excuses or six months of progress. CONFIDENCE IMMERSION "If you want to be successful, you have to start acting like it." - Unknown "The more you act like the person you want to become, the more you become like that person." What is it? -Like language immersion, going all in on something -Starting before you're ready How to do it? -Embrace being a beginner -Be willing to be vulnerable -Develop a positive, consistent, self-affirming voice -Show up as if you belong -Realize that no-one is actually paying attention Faking it till you make it means to act as if you have the confidence, skills, or knowledge to succeed in a particular area, even if you don't feel fully confident or competent yet. Here are some tips on how to do it: Practice visualization: Visualize yourself as the confident and successful person you want to be. See yourself speaking confidently, making decisions easily, and achieving your goals. * Adopt a positive mindset: Surround yourself with positive affirmations, motivational quotes, and success stories. Focus on your strengths and past accomplishments rather than your weaknesses or failures. * Learn from others: Observe and learn from successful people in your field. Study their habits, body language, and communication skills. Adopt these behaviors in your own life. * Dress the part: Dress professionally and appropriately for your job or industry. When you look the part, you will feel more confident and others will perceive you as competent. * Take small steps: Break down your goals into smaller, achievable steps. Each time you accomplish a step, it will boost your confidence and motivate you to keep going. * Practice, practice, practice: The more you practice a skill or behavior, the more natural and confident you will become. Don't be afraid to make mistakes; they are opportunities to learn and grow. Remember that faking it until you make it is not about being dishonest or pretending to be someone you're not. It's about stepping outside of your comfort zone and pushing yourself to be your best self. FAKING IT TILL YOU MAKE IT You don't really do this - you just tell yourself to start before you're ready This removes overthinking, procrastination, social anxiety,