Guided visualization · 26 min
Pure Confidence
Meet your next nerve-wracking moment already relaxed, trusting the calm focus that confident people quietly rely on.
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- Level
- Beginner friendly
- Style
- Guided visualization
- Sound
- Voice with music and tones
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon
About this session
- Builds calm confidence
- Relaxes the body
- Eases self-judgment
- Sharpens focus
Music and soft tones carry you into deep physical relaxation, then to a place that feels completely safe. From there, you observe a version of you getting through a situation that once rattled you, breathing easily and focused. Then you step into that person and look out through their eyes, feeling the ease from inside.
It suits anyone who wants to approach a meeting, a hard conversation or a big day with less self-judgment. Try it in the morning to set your tone, or late in the afternoon before an evening that asks something of you. Nothing needs to be figured out; you simply listen.
After the session
01
A softer inner critic
Loosen the habit of comparing yourself to others.
02
Ease with discomfort
Let nerves be present without fighting them.
03
Clear, present focus
Attend to the task, not to yourself.
04
A felt sense of enough
Rest in knowing nothing is required of you.
Who it’s for
Yes, if…
- Anyone who tenses up before meetings, calls or presentations
- People who judge themselves harshly in social situations
- Those starting a day that will test their nerve
- Anyone who wants to feel steadier before an evening commitment
Not now, if…
- Those looking for an energising, pump-you-up practice
- People who prefer silent meditation (this is guided)
- Anyone wanting quick confidence tips rather than a slow, deep relaxation
About the teacher
Monroe Institute
Allyn Evans: Chief Executive Officer of the Monroe Institute Luigi Sciambarella: Hypno-Psychotherapist, Lucid Dreaming and OBE Expert
Allyn Evans and Luigi Sciambarella, both trainers for the world-renowned Monroe Institute, have offered programs on an international stage. The institute was established by consciousness pioneer Robert Monroe and offers residential, virtual and online programs in the US and abroad. Both have trained numerous programs including the flagship Gateway Voyage, OBE Spectrum and Spoon Bending. In addition to being a trainer, Allyn is the Chief Executive Officer of the Monroe Institute and an energy healer. Luigi is a UKCP-registered Hypno-Psychotherapist, Monroe Board Member and lucid dreaming/out-of-body expert who offers Monroe programs primarily in the US and the UK. Both are content creators and voice talent for the Expand App and the Monroe channel on the Mindvalley App in addition to being guest speakers for Mindvalley Pro Members. In addition to being a trainer, Allyn is the Executive Director and President of the Monroe Institute and an energy healer. Luigi is a UKCP-registered Hypno-Psychotherapist and lucid dreaming/out-of-body expert who offers Monroe programs primarily in the US and the UK. Both are content creators and voice talent for the Expand App and the Monroe channel on the Mindvalley App in addition to being guest speakers for Mindvalley Pro Members. The two are in the process of creating a Quest for Mindvalley.
See all by Monroe InstituteQuestions people ask
Still unsure? Ask your assistant anything about this session.
Why does this meditation say confidence is relaxation?
The narrator explains that confidence isn't a special emotion but the absence of self-concern. Lacking it usually shows up as anxiety, often from a judgment or negative comparison you picked up from society, family or yourself. So the track works on letting go and relaxing rather than on pumping you up.
Am I supposed to get rid of nervous feelings?
No. You're told it's okay to be a little uncomfortable and to relax with that, because confident people still feel anxiety. When your breathing shifts, your pulse rises or your muscles tighten, that becomes your signal to relax and meet the sensation kindly, not push it away.
What happens in the visualization?
From your perfect safe place, such as a favorite beach or armchair, you watch yourself on a TV-style view moving through a past challenging situation, calm and focused. Then you float into that version and look out through its eyes, feeling its clarity. You do it a second time with another situation, and each time you notice the version of you looks different from what you'd expect.
Why does it mention birds and salmon?
They're images of instinctive flow. Birds navigate in flight and salmon find their way back to the spawning ground without second-guessing. The idea is that you can trust your own instinct in the same way, taking the next step without knowing exactly how things will turn out.
Does confidence here mean always knowing what to say?
The track says that's a common mistake. Confidence is about knowing how to relax and let your mind clear so you can find out what to do or say. That's why the ending talks about trusting the process, not having every answer ready.
How do I carry this into the rest of my day?
Near the end you're given a simple reminder: each time you sit in a chair or walk through a door, you'll be prompted to focus on that moment with relaxation and clear intention. You're also counted back from five to one, bringing the ease and energy with you into your next activity.