Are naturally confident people different?
Written by
Natalie Hamilton
Reviewed by
Prof. Benjamin Murphy, Ph.D.The myth of confidence being inherently natural is the result of variations in environmental differences versus neurological differences. Brain scans indicate people show identical neurobiological capacity for confidence development. What seems like natural confidence is, in fact, a result of their childhood environment, which gave them the freedom to test their strength without fear of failure.
Early Reinforcement
- Strengths identified and celebrated consistently
- Safe exploration environments without judgment
- Failure reframed as learning not deficiency
- Boundary enforcement modeled regularly
- Physical confidence encouraged through movement
- Achievement evidence documented visually
Deliberate Training
- Strength identification through assessment tools
- Micro-exposure protocols building gradually
- Evidence logging creating current proof
- Boundary scripting for relationship health
- Physiological anchoring rituals
- Neuroplasticity exercises rewiring pathways
Neuroplasticity research shows the same opportunity is available regardless of your life experiences and background. "Your brain changes over time with repetitive practice, creating new pathways." The advantages may have led the brain to create earlier patterns of reinforcement. Anyone can do this now with intentional training.
Achieve similar safety through structured neuroplasticity training. Introduce micro-exposures marginally above your comfort zone. Add to it a daily recording of evidence and physiological anchoring. All these techniques build the same neural pathways as those who have lifelong confidence advantages.
Research indicates that as little as 12 weeks of regular practice produces neurological equivalence. After just one quarter, my clients who started late have brain scans that match those of their peers, who have been naturally confident their whole lives. Your breakthrough only requires your commitment to doing some form of daily exercise, regardless of your childhood experiences.
Read the full article: 10 Powerful Ways How Build Confidence
