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Leverage Self-Belief

Leverage Self-Belief

Maya Raichoora

Mental Fitness Pioneer

Learn how to build real self-confidence by taking small, bold steps that strengthen your self-belief no matter how crazy life feels.

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Leverage Self-Belief

6 mins 5 secs

Key learning objectives:

  • Understand what confidence is

  • Learn how to build unstoppable confidence

Overview:

Building real confidence is about believing in yourself from the inside out, and in this step, Maya Raichoora shares practical tips to strengthen self-belief, from positive self-talk to taking small, bold actions that push you out of your comfort zone.

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Summary
What is confidence?

Confidence is not about being the loudest in the room or always having the perfect answer. It’s not about appearances or impressing others. True confidence comes from within - it’s how you feel about yourself when no one else is around. It’s the ability to trust in your abilities, stay resilient in the face of challenges, and not let fear dictate your actions.

Why is confidence important?

Confidence is essential in today’s fast-changing world. When you believe in yourself, you’re more likely to take on new opportunities, face challenges head-on, and recover from setbacks. Confidence also positively impacts relationships people naturally gravitate towards those who believe in themselves. Crucially, confidence is not an innate trait but a skill that you can develop and strengthen over time.

How can you build real self-confidence?

  • Building confidence takes consistent effort and intentional actions. Here are some practical ways to develop unstoppable confidence:
  • Prioritise self-care: Go on a solo date every month and keep the promises you make to yourself
  • Visualise success: Imagine your confident self each morning and set clear goals
  • Step out of your comfort zone: Try something that challenges you weekly
  • Celebrate progress: Acknowledge your small wins and reflect on your achievements
  • Be intentional with self-talk: Speak to yourself with kindness and encouragement
  • Adopt confident body language: Stand tall, keep your head up, and smile
  • Learn continuously: Try to acquire a new skill or knowledge each day
  • Accept yourself: Have the courage to be disliked and practice saying no without guilt
  • Embrace fear: Feel the fear but take action anyway

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Maya Raichoora

Maya Raichoora

Maya Raichoora is one of the UK's leading mental fitness and visualisation expert, on a mission to make mental fitness as common as physical fitness. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Remap Mental Fitness, she empowers professionals to achieve mental strength through visualisation. Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 15, Maya faced intense physical and emotional challenges. Visualisation transformed her life, and now she’s dedicated to teaching this powerful technique to others. An international speaker and coach, Maya hosts mental fitness events, coaches individuals, and collaborates with global brands. Her talks on mental fitness, mindset, and motivation inspire audiences worldwide. Join Maya in redefining mental wellness and harness the power of visualisation to transform your life.

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