confidence-building
Strengthening one's self-assurance
Confidence-building describes activities or measures designed to increase trust or self-assurance.
In diplomacy and international relations, confidence-building measures reduce tension between adversaries through transparency and communication: The treaty included confidence-building provisions like weapons inspections.
In personal contexts, confidence-building exercises help someone overcome doubt or anxiety: The workshop focused on confidence-building for public speaking.
One's sense of worth
- self-worthInternal sense of value
- affirmationsPositive self-directed statements
- journalingRegular personal writing practice
- positive self-talkEncouraging inner monologue
mirror work · inner critic · self-compassion · therapy · counseling · mindset · self-belief · empowerment
Social warm-up activities
- conversation skillsCapacity for good dialogue
- eye contactDirect visual connection
- body languageUnspoken physical expression
- small talkPolite trivial conversation
social anxiety · exposure therapy · role-playing · group activities · community involvement · support groups · friendship · belonging
Developing abilities through practice
- practice drillsRepeated exercises for improvement
- muscle memoryAutomatic physical skill retention
- coachingGuiding others to improve
- visualizationForming mental or graphical images
mental rehearsal · sports psychology · warm-up routines · performance anxiety · goal-setting · personal bests · conditioning · skill mastery
Support spurring continued effort
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
- praiseExpression of approval
- positive reinforcementStrengthening behavior through rewards
- progress trackingMeasuring advancement over time
student success · tutoring · learning objectives · formative assessment · peer support · safe environment · practice · repetition
Addressing a live audience
- presentation skillsCompetence at delivering information publicly
- leadership trainingInstruction in guiding groups
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
coaching · career development · interview preparation · negotiation · executive presence · personal branding · feedback · performance review
self-esteem
One's sense of worth
- self-worthInternal sense of value
- affirmationsPositive self-directed statements
- journalingRegular personal writing practice
positive self-talk · mirror work · inner critic · self-compassion · therapy · counseling · mindset · self-belief · empowerment · resilience
icebreakers
Social warm-up activities
- conversation skillsCapacity for good dialogue
- eye contactDirect visual connection
- body languageUnspoken physical expression
small talk · social anxiety · exposure therapy · role-playing · group activities · community involvement · support groups · friendship · belonging · acceptance
training
Developing abilities through practice
- practice drillsRepeated exercises for improvement
- muscle memoryAutomatic physical skill retention
- coachingGuiding others to improve
visualization · mental rehearsal · sports psychology · warm-up routines · performance anxiety · goal-setting · personal bests · conditioning · skill mastery · recovery
encouragement
Support spurring continued effort
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
- praiseExpression of approval
- positive reinforcementStrengthening behavior through rewards
progress tracking · student success · tutoring · learning objectives · formative assessment · peer support · safe environment · practice · repetition · competency
public speaking
Addressing a live audience
- presentation skillsCompetence at delivering information publicly
- leadership trainingInstruction in guiding groups
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
mentorship · coaching · career development · interview preparation · negotiation · executive presence · personal branding · feedback · performance review · promotion
- diplomacyembassy, ambassador, ambassadors, treaty, treaties
confidence-buildingdemoralizing
Destroying confidence or hope
undermining · discouraging · dispiriting · deflating · disheartening
confidence-buildingalienating
Causing emotional separation
threatening · hostile · antagonistic · dismissive · condescending
confidence-buildingintimidation
Deliberate fear-inducing pressure
destabilizing · provocative · antagonizing · saber-rattling · fear-mongering
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