Whistle While You Work

Good health is more than just eating right. It's also maintaining a positive outlook and achieving balance. It's having a strong mind and self-esteem. Try these universal tips to help restore and build your on-the-job self-confidence:

Don't take the easy way out.
Risk is the road to gain. Ask for added responsibility when you see an opportunity to go beyond the status quo.

Do your homework.
Learn as much as you can about the subject at hand. You can't be overprepared when your performance is on the line.

Take responsibility for your actions.
Making yourself accountable for your failures also makes you responsible for your successes.

Analyze your mistakes.
And then learn from them. Figuring out what went wrong—and where—will help you avoid repeating mistakes.

Fake it 'til you make it.
Acting as if you're confident is the next best thing to being confident when it comes to influencing others. Remember to put on a smile and shake hands firmly. Walk with your head up and your shoulders back.

Keep your job and your life in perspective.
Maintaining a healthy balance between your personal and professional life can help you better weather workplace storms. How? You'll realize that self-worth is not totally defined by how well you do your job.