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Seeing the black (symbolic image): “Confidence is the driving force behind remaining able to act and solution-oriented, especially in difficult times.”
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Lying awake at night and pondering
what could go wrong with a project, why a plan probably won't work or whether a challenge is even worth taking on: doubts and worries keep us from taking action. But mostly they are exaggerated. On the other hand, it helps to adopt a different attitude: “Confidence is the driving force for remaining able to act and solution-oriented, especially in difficult times,” says Tatjana Reichhart.
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Reichhart is a doctor, behavioral therapist and expert in resilience and self-care. Together with SPIEGEL COACHING, she developed a self-test. This gives you insights into how confident you are about the future and how much you trust in yourself. You will also find some suggestions to help you develop a more optimistic attitude.
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Answer the statements in the check with yes or no. If you are not sure, choose the answer that is more appropriate.
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