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Confidence isn’t something you wait for, it’s something you build.

In today’s Thrive in 5, I’m breaking down the Confidence Loop, a simple but powerful cycle that helps you build belief through small actions. If you’ve been waiting to feel ready before making a move, this is your sign to start now. Your confidence is coming, let’s go build it.

What we cover:

• Why confidence follows action (not the other way around)
• How to track your proof and build belief
• One action you can take today to start the loop
• The mindset that keeps you consistent and courageous

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Episode Transcript

(00:00):
If you're waiting to feelconfident before taking the next
step, this episode is for you.
In today's Thrive in Five, I'msharing how to build unshakeable
self-belief using a conceptcalled the confidence loop.
It's a simple mindset shift thatwill change how you show up.

Speaker (00:17):
Welcome back to Thrive in Five, where I give you a
quick burst of motivation andproductivity in five minutes or
less.
I'm Cindy, your host, aself-made entrepreneur, busy
mom, and a business coach.
I've built and sold severaldigital businesses ranging from
five to six figure successes.
So when it comes to managingtime and priorities in both life

(00:39):
and work, I get it.
I've been there and I am here tohelp you thrive.
Let's clear something up.
Confidence isn't somethingyou're born with.
It's something you build.
Most people think they needconfidence before they can take
the action, but the truth,confidence comes after you take
the action.
Even small steps forward cancreate what I call the

(01:01):
confidence loop.
And once you're in it, momentumand growth follow.
So what exactly is theconfidence loop?
It's a cycle that looks likethis.
You take action, that actionleads to a result.
The result builds belief, andthe belief fuels more action,
and it just keeps going fromthere.

(01:22):
So let's break it down on howyou can start using it today.
The first thing is you are gonnastart before you feel ready.
You don't need full confidenceto begin.
You just need enough courage totake that first step.
Whether it's hitting, publish,sending the email, applying for
the opportunity, or saying yesto the thing, action is what

(01:44):
gets you out of your head andinto momentum.
Then you are going to track yourevidence every time you follow
through on something.
No matter how small you are,building proof that you're
capable, write it down.
Say it out loud.
I kept my promise to myselftoday.
I made progress even when itwasn't perfect.
That evidence becomes thefoundation of real confidence,

(02:08):
not just the fluffy kind, butthe kind rooted in action and
follow through.
Let belief grow fromconsistency.
The more consistently you showup, the more your brain starts
to believe.
I'm the kind of person who doeswhat she says she'll do, and
that's how the loop strengthensone small action at a time.
This works because taking actioncreates results, which builds

(02:31):
belief.
Belief makes you feel moreconfident, and cnce makes you
take bolder action.
Next time you don't have to beconfident to begin, you just
need to begin.
Confidence will catch up.
If you're ready to implementthis today, here are your action
steps.
Choose one small action you'vebeen avoiding and do it today.

(02:53):
Write down the evidence of yourfollow through.
Repeat tomorrow, let the loopbuild upon itself.
You are not waiting forconfidence.
You are building it, and itstarts with what you do today.
Thanks for tuning into theThrive in Five podcast.
If you found value in today'sepisode, I'd love for you to
leave a review.

(03:14):
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extra inspiration.
Until next time, keep thriving.
And remember, you've got this.