b"TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE CHAPTER 4TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE Do you find yourself missing out on opportunities? Do you often feel dissatisfied? Have you ever wondered what you could accomplish if you learned to take charge of your life?The answer to living the way you want, rather than being reduced to a mere spectator, is to take matters into your own hands. Although this task may seem daunting at first, there are ways in which people can control their own destiny and take control. Don't sit in the back, be the driver of your life!SELF-CONFIDENCEConfidence is feeling sure of yourself and your abilities, not in an arrogant way, but in a realistic and convinced way. Confidence is not about feeling superior to others, but about a sense of inner tranquility that you are capable.Confident people feel safe rather than threatened. They know they can rely on their skills and strengths to handle whatever comes their way. They feel ready fordailychallengesliketesting,performances,andcompetitions.Confident people believe in accomplishment, rather than inability.Self-confidence is defined as a feeling of confidence in one's abilities, qualities, and judgment. Self-confidence is important for your health and psychological well-being.Havingalevelofself-confidencecanhelpyousucceedinyour personal and professional life.Having self-confidence can bring many benefits, at home, at work, and in your relationships. Here's a look at some of the positive effects self-confidence can have on your life.1.Better performance: rather than wasting time and energy worrying about not being good enough, you can put your energy into your endeavors. So, ultimately, you'll get better results when you feel confident.2.Healthy relationships: having self-confidence not only impacts how you feel about yourself, not only it also helps you better understand and love others. It also gives you the strength to walk away if you don't get what you deserve. Germain Decelles115"