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致不够自信的你
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  • We’re all victims of occasional bouts1 of self- doubt, even the most successful, charismatic, confident among us have theirmoments of insecurity. Self- confidence can be a very delicateand complex thing. A few are born with it; others learn it earlyon and the rest of us have to learn to build it on our own.

    我们每个人都有自我怀疑的时候,即使最成功最能力超群最自信的人有时也会迷茫。自信是一种微妙复杂的东西。有些人天生就很自信;还有一些人很早就学会了自 信,而我们,也要学会建立我们自己的自信心。

    Our confidence plays an important role in ability to achieve success and happiness. It affects ourmental thought patterns, the way we speak, the way we act, and the decisions we make in allareas of our lives – career, money, relationships, and even our health. Confident people take moreaction, perform better, and are more likely to attain2 their goals. In addition, confident people alsoknow how to take more enjoyment from their accomplishments3 are happier in general.

    在通向成功和幸福的道路上,自信发挥着重要作用。它影响着我们的思维模式、说话方式、行为方式以及生活的各方面的决定——事业、金钱、人际关系,甚至我们 的健康。自信的人行动更为果敢,办事效率更高,更有可能实现他们的目标。此外,自信的人也明白如何从自己的成就中得到更多的快乐,生活也更加幸福。

    Lucky for us, confidence can be built and strengthened until it becomes natural, just as any otherhabit. It simply takes a little time, some effort, and a bit of attention.

    幸运的是,我们也可以建立并逐步加强我们的自信,直到它变得就像其他习惯一样。建立自信心只需要一点点时间,一点点努力以及一点点专注。

    1. Fail More Often

    更多的失败

    The more challenges you take on, the more failures you’ll have, but learning that you can recover, get up and push forward builds confidence.

    挑战越多,失败就越多,但是你要知道,你很快就能从中走出来,并成为你建立自信心的助推器。

    2. Track your accomplishments

    记录你的成就

    Keep a list of successes, big and small. It’ll help you to see your abilities in a more positive (andrealistic) light.

    记录下你的每一次成功,无论大小。它会让你用一种更积极(也更为现实)的眼光来看待自己的能力。

    3. Don’t compare

    不要和别人比较

    Stop measuring yourself against others. What you see isn’t always real. Making comparisons is adamaging and an inaccurate4 measure of success anyway.

    不要再拿自己和别人比较了。你看到的并不总是真相。无论如何,与别人比较都是对成功的一种破坏性和错误性的衡量。

    4. Dress for confidence

    人靠衣装马靠鞍

    How we dress affects both how we feel about ourselves and the way others perceive us. Expensiveclothes aren’t necessary. Put emphasis on good fit, good condition, and appropriateness. Don’t beafraid of some color; black is professional, but color gets noticed.

    我们的穿着不仅影响着我们自己的心情,也会影响别人对我们的看法。这并不是说必须得穿昂贵的衣服。重点是衣服要搭配好,质地要精良,适合我们的气质。不要 害怕某些颜色;黑色是会让我们看起来更职业一些,但鲜艳的颜色会吸引更多的目光。

    5. Work on your posture5

    良好的姿态

    People with lower confidence often tend to have poor posture. Stand up, sit up, and keep yourhead up. It’s an instant confidence booster.

    不自信的人往往姿势也不好。站有站相,坐有坐相,时刻保持昂首挺胸的姿态。这会让你的自信心瞬间膨胀。

    6. Learn

    学习

    The more knowledge you acquire, the more confident you will be. Knowledge is power, and themore powerful you feel, the higher your confidence will be.

    学的越多,人就越自信。知识就是力量,知识越丰富,人就越自信。

    7. Fitness

    健身

    Better physical condition and appearance gives you more body confidence, and as a bonus, theextra endorphins give you an added energy boost.

    良好的身体状况和外表会让你更加自信,同时,健身所产生的内啡肽会带给你更多的能量。

    8. Start a conversation

    主动和别人攀谈

    When you find yourself in a social situation, instead of gravitating to those people you’recomfortable with, start a conversation with someone you don’t know very well. Eventually gettingto know new people will become easier.

    社交场合中,不要总是和那些让你感觉舒服的人在一起,要主动和一些不是很熟悉的人交往。这样,你会更容易结识新的朋友。

    9. Have miniature goals

    小目标和大成功

    Bite sized goals are easier and quicker to achieve and the momentum6 can give you a boost whenattacking bigger goals.

    小目标实现起来更容易也更快,并能给你实现大目标的动力。

    10. Raiseyour hand

    毛遂自荐

    Volunteer to take on tasks or projects that are a stretch for you. You’ll learn you can do morethan you thought you could and so will others.

    主动承担那些能拓展你的能力的项目或工程。你会发现你比想象的更加能干,这是一条放之四海而皆准的真理。

    11. Be around confident people

    和自信的人在一起

    Cultivate relationships with “can- do” people; attitude is contagious7. On the other hand, avoid “can’t do” people. It works both ways.

    多与自信的人交往;态度是具有感染力的。另一方面,也要尽量避开不自信的消极人士,两种方式都会起作用。

    12. Be your own friend

    做自己的朋友

    When you hear that voice in your head, abusing, attacking and belittling8 you, remind yourself thata friend wouldn’t talk to you in that manner.

    当你听到内心有声音在诽谤你、攻击你、贬低你,告诉自己真正的朋友是不会这样对你的。

    13. Rely on your instincts

    相信自己的直觉

    When you trust your intuition, and listen to those gut9 feelings, you’ll become more confident inthe knowledge that you do know what’s right for you.

    相信并跟随你的直觉,你会更加自信,知道什么最适合自己。

    14. Keep practicing

    不断实践

    Practice the skills you need to succeed. The more you practice, the more confident you become. This is true of every type of skill.

    在那些能帮助你实现成功的技能上多加练习。实践的越多就越自信。这对于每一种技能来说都是如此。

    Confidence helps you to be more secure in your abilities and more positive in your attitude. It alsoencourages you to be more assertive10 to take on more challenges, and to improve your skills. As anadded benefit, you’ll attract like- minded people. The end result is a better outlook, more success, and a higher quality of life in all areas.

    一个人自信了,就会对自己的能力更加肯定,态度更加积极;也更有劲头接受更多的挑战,并提高自己的技能。此外,自信还会吸引志同道合的人。最终你会拥有更 好的未来,更多的成功,更高质量的生活。

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    1 bouts [bauts] 2abe9936190c45115a3f6a38efb27c43   第9级
    n.拳击(或摔跤)比赛( bout的名词复数 );一段(工作);(尤指坏事的)一通;(疾病的)发作
    参考例句:
    • For much of his life he suffered from recurrent bouts of depression. 他的大半辈子反复发作抑郁症。 来自《简明英汉词典》
    • It was one of fistiana's most famous championship bouts. 这是拳击界最有名的冠军赛之一。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
    2 attain [əˈteɪn] HvYzX   第7级
    vt.达到,获得,完成
    参考例句:
    • I used the scientific method to attain this end. 我用科学的方法来达到这一目的。
    • His painstaking to attain his goal in life is praiseworthy. 他为实现人生目标所下的苦功是值得称赞的。
    3 accomplishments [ə'kʌmplɪʃmənts] 1c15077db46e4d6425b6f78720939d54   第8级
    n.造诣;完成( accomplishment的名词复数 );技能;成绩;成就
    参考例句:
    • It was one of the President's greatest accomplishments. 那是总统最伟大的成就之一。
    • Among her accomplishments were sewing,cooking,playing the piano and dancing. 她的才能包括缝纫、烹调、弹钢琴和跳舞。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
    4 inaccurate [ɪnˈækjərət] D9qx7   第9级
    adj.错误的,不正确的,不准确的
    参考例句:
    • The book is both inaccurate and exaggerated. 这本书不但不准确,而且夸大其词。
    • She never knows the right time because her watch is inaccurate. 她从来不知道准确的时间因为她的表不准。
    5 posture [ˈpɒstʃə(r)] q1gzk   第7级
    n.姿势,姿态,心态,态度;vt.作出某种姿势;vi.摆姿势
    参考例句:
    • The government adopted an uncompromising posture on the issue of independence. 政府在独立这一问题上采取了毫不妥协的态度。
    • He tore off his coat and assumed a fighting posture. 他脱掉上衣,摆出一副打架的架势。
    6 momentum [məˈmentəm] DjZy8   第7级
    n.动力,冲力,势头;动量
    参考例句:
    • We exploit the energy and momentum conservation laws in this way. 我们就是这样利用能量和动量守恒定律的。
    • The law of momentum conservation could supplant Newton's third law. 动量守恒定律可以取代牛顿第三定律。
    7 contagious [kənˈteɪdʒəs] TZ0yl   第8级
    adj.传染性的,有感染力的
    参考例句:
    • It's a highly contagious infection. 这种病极易传染。
    • He's got a contagious laugh. 他的笑富有感染力。
    8 belittling [bɪˈlɪtlɪŋ] f2b71888b429fab9345a28d38fc35bfe   第9级
    使显得微小,轻视,贬低( belittle的现在分词 )
    参考例句:
    • We must be realistic in our self-estimation, neither being conceited nor belittling ourselves. 我们对自己的估计应该实事求是, 不要自高自大,也不要妄自菲薄。
    • I find it belittling to be criticized by someone so much younger than me. 有个比我年轻许多的人批评了我,我觉得是小看了我。
    9 gut [gʌt] MezzP   第7级
    n.[pl.]胆量;内脏;adj.本能的;vt.取出内脏
    参考例句:
    • It is not always necessary to gut the fish prior to freezing. 冷冻鱼之前并不总是需要先把内脏掏空。
    • My immediate gut feeling was to refuse. 我本能的直接反应是拒绝。
    10 assertive [əˈsɜ:tɪv] De7yL   第10级
    adj.果断的,自信的,有冲劲的
    参考例句:
    • She always speaks an assertive tone. 她总是以果断的语气说话。
    • China appears to have become more assertive in the waters off its coastline over recent years. 在近些年, 中国显示出对远方海洋的自信。

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