The signs of a confident woman are hard to miss. You definitely know one when you see her — but do you see those signs in yourself?

When you walk into a room, do you feel confident like you own it?

Or do you tend to hide in the corner trying to fly under the radar or simply blend in with the crowd?

It can be hard to exude confidence as a woman, especially in our competitive, media-driven society that sends so many messages about who we are supposed to be and how we should look.

Fortunately, you can become a more confident woman by changing some of your mindsets and practicing the skills of confidence — skills that can be learned.

One thing that confident women have in common is the self-awareness to recognize their imperfections and even celebrate them.

They know their strengths, where they have room for improvement, and when to step back and let others take the lead.

You may be a confident woman in one area of your life, but signs of confidence in other areas.

So how do you become a self-confident woman in everything you do?

Let's look at the traits that confident women often share and how you can increase your confidence to embrace just how kickass and amazing you are.

Cocky vs. Confident

A cocky person, as the word implies, is like a cock or rooster strutting his stuff. Cockiness comes from insecurity and the need to show off and brag to feel more self-worth.

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