 Hi there, Psych2Goers! Welcome aboard another journey toward understanding everyday psychology better. Ever wonder what makes certain people so remarkable? That's because one of their traits happens to be confidence. There's something about confidence that appeals to people. From the way they act to the way that they talk, that belief in themselves proves to be the most appealing. Of all the human traits, confidence takes the prize and is often considered as the key ingredient for the recipe of success in one's life. Like other traits, confidence also needs to be built. This process is highly relative to each individual and takes its own path. However, there are a few things similar for all on their journey towards a more confident self. Here are seven things confident people avoid doing. One, you don't push the blame. Do you take responsibility for their actions? If you're a confident person, you're ready to face the consequences of your actions instead of shifting the blame to someone else. You view your mistakes as an opportunity to learn so that you may better yourself. You never shy away from admitting you were wrong. Two, you don't constantly seek attention. Do you know of any attention seekers around you? What is your view about them? People usually dislike attention seekers. Why? Because attention seekers tend to crave constant validation. On the other hand, when you're truly confident, you're never desperate for attention. This is because you stay true to yourself. You present your most genuine and honest self for the world to see. By being your best version, you do not need validation by others. You're comfortable in your own skin and do not need to change yourself to meet others' approval. Three, you don't act arrogant. There is a fine line between being confident and being arrogant. Confidence can sometimes be perceived as arrogance and vice versa. So what's the difference between confidence and arrogance? A confident person would genuinely try to help others out while an arrogant person will only help with an intention to prove that they are better than others. When you're confident, you lift others up because you know that confidence is about being comfortable with oneself without having to put others down. Four, you don't escape from discomfort. Ever get that strong urge to run away from an uncomfortable situation? But not. It is normal. Just like everyone else, confident people do feel discomfort too. However, the difference is you try to embrace that discomfort and adapt to it better. Through this, you tend to expand your comfort zone and experience growth as a person. You view comfort as a form of stagnancy, which may result in complacency. Five, you don't fish for compliments. Have you come across situations where you see people and act a certain way to get complimented? These people might not be very confident in themselves and will only feel better about themselves based on what others say about them. When you're truly confident, you know that your self-worth is not based on compliments or the opinions of others. You focus on improving yourself as you know that confidence lies internally instead of externally. Six, you don't give up. Ever heard of the phrase, failure is the mother of success? When faced with problems, you often learn and find ways to improve. Quitting halfway is not even an option for you because you understand that it is a potential waste of effort and time. Although things may not go as planned, you understand that setbacks and failures are stepping zones to success. Seven, you don't run away from the truth. Lying to yourself and being in denial can only do more harm than good in the long run. When you're confident in yourself, you're not afraid to face the truth even though it's painful. Because you know that running away from the reality of the situation will only prolong the pain and make things worse. And facing the truth can help you overcome your fears. Heal from the past and help you grow as a person. Confidence does not come overnight. It takes time to build up confidence. Do you aspire to become more confident? How many of these points do you recognize in people you know? Or do any of these points apply to you? If so, you are well on your way to becoming a confident person. Leave us a comment on how you could relate to these points and what next would you like to know about? Also, share this video with those you think might benefit from it. Thanks for watching and see you in our next video.