3 个技巧提升自信-----与大家分享，内容来源于TED演讲.

当面临一个巨大的挑战时，失败的可能性貌似在各个角落潜伏着。也许你曾听过这样的建议---“更自信一点！”在你听到这样的建议后，你更有可能会想“如果真的有那么简单就好了”。

然而，什么事自信呢？

相信自己是有价值的，值得被看重的，并且有能力的，也被称为自尊心。

加入自己乐观的态度，这些让你变得更有力量，勇敢无畏地直面挑战。---这就是自信，它可以把想法变为实际行动。

那么自信到底从何而来？

影响自信的因素很多。

1.先天的因素 what you’re born with 像是基因会影响大脑神经化学物质的平衡。

2.别人对待你的方式 how you’re treated 这包括你所处的环境和社会压力。

3.你自己控制的部分 the part you have control over 你所做的选择、你要冒的险，加上你面临挑战和困难时的想法。

这三个因素密不可分，但是我们自己做出的选择其实在树立自信的过程中扮演着更重要的角色。

所以，通过牢记一些实用技巧,我们就能真正的拥有培养自信的能力

Tip 1--- a quick fix

快速调整心态

There are a few tricks that can give you an immediate confidence boost in the short term.

善用一些小技巧在短时间内快速提升自信。

Picture your success when you a beginning a difficult task.

当你面对一项艰巨的任务，试着想象你成功时的画面。

Something as a simple as listening to music with deep bass, it can promote feelings of power.

比如像听重低音的音乐这样简单的事,这可以提升你的正面能量。

You can even strike a powerful pose，or give yourself a pep talk.

你也可以摆出一个强有力的姿势,或者对自己说鼓励的话。

Tip 2---Believe in your ability to improve.

相信自己会进步

If you’re looking for a long-term change,consider the way you think about your abilities and talents.

如果你追求的是长期的改变，不妨想一想你对自己的能力与天赋的看法。

Do you think they are fixed at birth? Or that can be developed,like a muscle?This believes matter,because they can influence how you act,when you’re faced with setbacks.If you have a fixed mindset,meaning that you think your talents are lacked in place.You might give up,assuming you’ve discovered something you’re not very good at.

你认为能力是先天的吗？还是像肌肉一样可以锻炼？这些想法很重要,因为当你面对挫折时它们会影响你的所做所为。如果你有自我设限的想法,那就意味着你对自身的天资没信心。你也许就会放弃,认为自己就是不擅长这件事。

But if you have growth mindset,and think your abilities can improve, a challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow

如果你拥有成长性思维,并认为自己有能力可以改善,挑战对你而言将会是一次学习与提升的机会。

Neuroscience supports the growth mindset,the connection in your brain do get stronger and grow with study and practice.It also turns out,on average，people who have a growth mindset are more successful getting better grades,and doing better in the face of challenges.

神经科学家证实成长型思维的人,随着学习与实践，他们脑突触间的链接会得到不断的强化。结果表明，平均而言具有成长型思维的人会更容易成功。，获得更好的成就，并在面对挑战之时会表现的更精彩。

Tip 3---practice failure

练习失败

Face it,you’re going to fail sometimes,everybody does.

面对现实吧！你总有失败的时候，每个人都会。

J.K. Rowling was rejected by 12 different publishers before one picked up “Harry Potter”.

J.K.罗琳曾被12个不同的出版商所拒绝，直到一个出版商决定出版《哈利波特》。

The wright Brothers built on history’s failed attempts at flight, including some of their own.Before designing 啊successful airplane.

莱特兄弟的成功是建立在无数次失败的飞行尝试，其中包括了几次他们自己的失败。经历这些后，他们才设计出一架成功的飞机。

Studies shows that those who fail regularly and keep trying anyway are better equipped to respond to challenges and setbacks in a constructive way.They learn how to try different strategies.Ask others for advice and perservere.

研究表明，那些经常失败却还坚持不断尝试的人，从自身能力上讲比较有能力面对挑战与挫折。他们学会了怎样去尝试不同的策略。询问他人的意见并且坚持不懈。

So,think of a challenge you want to take on,realize it’s not going to be easy,accept that you’ll make mistakes,and be kind to yourself when you do.Give yourself a pep talk,stand up,and go for it.The excitement you’ll feel knowing that whatever the result,you’ll have gained greater knowledge and understanding. This is confidence.

所以，考虑好你要承受的挑战，明白那不会是件容易的事。坦然接受自己将要犯的错，并在此过程中善待自己。对自己加以鼓励，站起来，并为此奋斗。真正令人兴奋的是，不管你遭遇怎样的结果，你都将收获到更好的知识与领悟。这才是自信。