Confidence

How it differs from similar states

A realistic sense of my abilities; I have both the resources and the readiness.

How this can feel in the body

An upright posture, an open chest—your body knows you can handle this.

It usually comes up when

Awareness of your own abilities and competence in the situation.

What this might be pointing to

Supports taking action and embracing risk; a social signal of competence—from within.

What you can do with this

Confidence is built through action, not waiting. Remember this feeling—what created it? Return to those conditions.

Where the name comes from

Confidence comes from within—it grows from a realistic sense of your own abilities and resources.