When it comes to building confidence, girls face an uphill battle.  Every day they encounter pressures from social media influencers, school, friends, and many of the adults in their lives.  Adding to that are the typical physiological changes of adolescence which can exacerbate stress, self-doubt, and low self-esteem. 

Given these realities, your teen will benefit from you taking a direct approach to help her develop authentic confidence.

Start by talking about what it means to be confident. Encourage your daughter to broaden her understanding of confidence and realize that confidence does not come solely from a beautiful appearance or popularity.  Rather, a teen’s confidence grows from having a positive belief in herself and is strengthened by her experiences. It’s tied to her willingness and ability to push through challenges, the way she treats others, and how she views the world. 

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As you explore what it means to be confident, you may discover your daughter has some misconceptions.  If she’s anything like the girls I coach, she may mistakenly believe: 

• People are born confident.
• Confident people are always popular. 
• Confident people don’t suffer from self-doubt. 
• Only extroverts are confident. 

You can help her see through these confidence myths by sharing these truths: 

• Confidence can be cultivated and strengthened over time. 
• Many confident people prefer small groups of friends. 
• Confident people definitely experience self-doubt but they know how to manage it.
• Confidence shines differently for introverts and extroverts. An extrovert might display their confidence more overtly while an introvert displays quiet confidence.  

As your daughter deepens her understanding of confidence and realizes the truths about confidence, she will be able to access her inner confidence and use it to cultivate more! 

Life coaching is one of the most effective ways for girls to learn confident mindsets, attitudes, and beliefs.  When your daughter works with me she will learn how to tame her inner critic, which thrives on stealing her confidence.  She will develop self-awareness and cultivate positive beliefs about herself and her abilities.  She will understand how she can choose confident actions, attitude, and thoughts each and everyday. Schedule a free discovery session to learn more.