I once met an amazing woman at a women’s conference a few years ago.
We talked and quickly became friends because we connected on many levels.
The confidence she exuded with grace was so rare, something I didn’t find around very often.
Fast-forward to today…That woman and I are best friends, but looking back to that day, I realize that we aligned so well because we had similar qualities, mindsets, and outlooks on life.
And a few years down the line today, I see even more similarities in our habits and how we live.
Confident women have a lifestyle and mindset.
They don’t just live arbitrarily or behave in whatever way society, culture, or trend dictates.
I took the time to study the most confident women in the world, both the ones I know personally and the ones globally recognized, and I noticed a firm trend in their modus operandi.
I’ll be sharing ten practices of theirs with you today.
These ten practices that the most confident women in the world follow are sure to interest and enlighten you.
And if you practice them, they will elevate your mindset, lifestyle, and overall response to life.
The Most Confident Women In The World Follow These 10 Practices
1. Self-acceptance
Rosalynn Carter once said, “Once you accept the fact that you’re not perfect, then you develop some confidence.”
These women not only accept that they’re not perfect, but they also recognize their strengths and are working on themselves.
No wonder they seem to have all the confidence in the world, not just “some,” as the quote says.
The most confident women in the world have the practice of fully acknowledging who they are and everything that comes with that.
They don’t shy away from any part of themselves—body, scars, family background, culture, health, beliefs, passions, and everything else!
No wonder they’re so confident and bold.
No one can use their insecurity against them or try to make them feel less.
These women regularly take account of their lives, are self-aware, and accept themselves fully, embracing strengths, weaknesses, and everything in between without seeking validation from others.
They show up as their most authentic selves, staying true to who they are regardless of external pressure.
This practice of self-acceptance is like the foundation for their boldness.
2. Assertiveness
When you think about a confident woman, the first image that possibly comes to your mind is a bold woman, who knows what she wants and is not ashamed or afraid to voice it out.
That image is a true representation of confident women.
They are very assertive women, communicating their opinions and reservations emphatically.
They don’t hold back their thoughts and feelings when it should be communicated.
If you’re with a confident woman, be sure that she will express herself with clarity, confidence, and respect and with no hesitation at all.
3. Gratitude and consistent affirmations
Gratitude and affirmation are both firm practices of confident women.
They make it a point of call to always be grateful for their lives, the seasons they’re in, their friends and families, their progress and failures.
Similarly, they are also devoted to speaking the right words over themselves.
For them, affirmations are not just random things that look aesthetically pleasing to write in journals and should be recited once in a blue moon.
It’s a lifestyle for them.
Along with their practice of appreciating the abundance and blessings in their lives, both big and small, they also cultivate the healthy habit of consistent positive self-talk, A.K.A affirmations.
This helps them nurture and grow their mindset of self-belief and empowerment.
4. Seeing other women as inspirations and not as their competition
Childish comparison and bitter competition are two things you’ll not find among confident women.
Their thinking pattern is completely different from women who see other women as their competition.
When they’re out at women’s gatherings, they’re not looking at their seatmate’s Gucci shoes or Hermes bag and trying to show off their designer purses to match up.
Neither are they mad or jealous when they see other women thriving and excelling in their different careers or business.
The most confident women in the world have the practice of drawing inspiration from other women.
They recognize the value in these women and do not hesitate to celebrate and appreciate it.
If the need arises for them to support these women, they’re ever willing to uplift and empower them within their capacities.
5. Personal development
If there’s one thing these women don’t joke with, it is personal development.
This is one practice that makes their self-acceptance practice more beautiful.
For confident women, embracing who they are is not all about being complacent and comfortable even in mediocre situations and habits.
It’s about being stable and comfortable with their journey while they work on becoming better.
The comfort zone is not these women’s favorite place to be because they simply want more.
So they’re constantly on a journey of personal development, seeking knowledge and experiences that grow them, expanding their capacities, learning about emotional intelligence, and being mindful of the state of their mental health.
They celebrate their achievements and milestones but are never satisfied with the average.
This contributes to their confidence because they know that if there’s anything they don’t know, chances are high that they’ll learn it soon and they’re never too proud to learn.
6. Networking
Confident women recognize the value of collaboration and collective growth in creating positive change.
They surround themselves with helpful and thriving communities who encourage each other in personal, professional, and relational growth.
These women are not afraid to approach systems and institutions that seem higher than their current level of exposure, education, or experience.
So you might find them in rooms bigger than them, but they’re never cowering for fear of insecurity.
Instead, they keep their heads up, learn, and create meaningful relationships.
7. Healthy living
The most confident women in the world understand how much their health and well-being contribute to their general lifestyle.
So they prioritize self-care and well-being.
They adopt healthy lifestyle practices and embrace better options of food and other choices.
They recognize the importance of nourishing their minds, bodies, and spirits, so they go for it.
8. Understanding their style
Confident women understand their style and work with it, and this practice makes them very attractive.
They know that they’re unique so there’s no point comparing themselves with someone who’s not them and trying to be like the person at all cost.
Instead, they focus their energy on understanding themselves and discovering what works for them.
From the choice of people for friendship to the choice of clothing and style that fits their body type to their idea of leisure and fun.
They never let anyone dictate what their choice should be to them.
They just find their style, stick to it, and live authentically.
It is unlikely that you will find one of these women feeling miserable about not being able to wear the size six lingerie she saw on a Victoria’s Secret model on Instagram when she is a size twelve.
A confident woman will simply look for a size twelve lingerie that looks good on her and rock it.
9. Setting boundaries
This is a practice that confident women don’t joke with.
They set limits that control what people can bring into their space and what they can’t.
These healthy boundaries help them show respect for their needs and priorities.
This is one reason why most confident women are misunderstood and mistaken to be proud or snobbish.
But true confident women are none of those, they simply don’t play with enforcing healthy boundaries in their personal and professional relationships.
10. Pushing themselves
The most confident women in the world love to push themselves.
And I don’t mean that literally: They enjoy setting goals, pursuing them, and achieving them.
These women take calculated risks and with resilience follow through with them until they attain them.
They’re not afraid of their dreams and don’t hold back from pursuing their vision.
Even when they encounter setbacks and failures, they do not despair because they see them as opportunities for growth rather than a reflection of their worth and value.
At the core of their minds, they know that they’re unique, wonderful, and a blessing to their world.
So through these practices, the most confident women in the world internalize and exhibit a strong sense of fearlessness, self-assurance, and inner strength that gives them wings to fly in all aspects of their lives.