Getting to know yourself

5. Are you preventing yourself from realising your dreams?

Beat fear and self-doubt
Do you think, 'No, I could never do that'? If so, challenge that mindset. Patricia Cleghorn, head of The Self Esteem Company, suggests you "let go of unhelpful thoughts as soon as you realise you're thinking them. So instead of saying 'I'll never be able to do this,' say 'I'm making progress with this step-by-step.'"

Gathering self-knowledge
This is the first move towards fulfilling your potential. It won't always be an easy process, but bear in mind what George Elliot said, "It is never too late to become what you might have been."

6. Further personality analysis
Try taking our personality test. It will help you pinpoint the personality category that you fit into and what it says about you.

By now you should understand a lot more about yourself, your confidence and where you want it to take you in life. You're ready for the rest of the Confidence Workshop, which will help you create an action plan.

With thanks to counsellor Lucy Crispin and Gael Lindenfield, freelance psychotherapist and author of self-help books Self Esteem, Super Confidence and The Positive Woman.