When applying paint to the canvas or when laying out charcoal to paper, don't be afraid to try large and dynamic strokes. A single line defining a contour or a strong shape defining a tone will be read as more natural and confident than sketchy application. It will also build your own confidence. Remember the old adage, "measure twice, cut once". Measure it out and mark it once. Think about that mark you want to make and be confident in yourself to deliver on it. You'll soon find that the more you work in this manner, you'll be making the art that you want to make, you'll be surprising yourself with your art, and you're capabilities will blossom.
Bonus tip: Listen to music while you work and feel the rhythm. Oftentimes my best marks come when I'm drawing or painting to the rhythm of the music.
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