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Confidence
noun
Trust in your own ability to handle what is in front of you.
How it shows up in the body
Steady voice, upright posture, relaxed hands, eye contact.
What it is telling you
You have evidence that you can do this. Confidence is built from practice, not from feeling ready.
The urge — and the choice
To overreach or to stop practicing. The choice is to keep doing the reps.
One thing to try
List the evidence — times you already handled something similar. Read it before the moment.
Practice it: Feelings journal.
Read more: Emotional literacy for athletes
