Strong confidence
Confident
Also known as certain, self-assured
Strength 2 of 4
Sure of yourself and your footing, trusting that you can meet whatever comes and expecting to find your way through it.
In the body
- Head held level
- An open chest
- A clear, unforced voice
- Easy eye contact
Needs behind it
When these needs are met
Softer and stronger
Often confused with
Capable
Capable is knowing you can handle a particular task; confident is a wider sureness in yourself that carries into things you have not tried yet.
Optimistic
Confident is trust in your own ability to meet what comes; optimistic is a belief that events themselves will turn out well.
Secure
Secure is feeling safe and held by your circumstances; confident is trusting your own ability to meet what comes.