Fake It til You Make It When It Comes to Confidence

A new poll found the average American feels insecure five times a day.

The next time you’re not feeling too confident, just fake it! A new poll found the average American feels insecure five times a day. But, half of people who pretend to be say it actually makes them more confident. A third overall said it’s something they do a lot. The top things that can shake our confidence on a typical day include speaking in front of a large group, not being fully prepared for something and being the last person to show up for a meeting. The top jobs we associate with confidence are doctors and nurses, members of the military, people in business, politicians and athletes.