strengthen your confidence
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Confidence
When you strengthen your confidence, you’ll be a happier person.
Confidence in yourself equips you to accomplish everything you've always dreamed about.
Try these strategies to boost your confidence…
1. Stick Up For Yourself.
Instead of allowing others to overpower you, stand up for your rights and your beliefs.
2. Believe In Yourself.
Make the extra effort to look at yourself in the mirror and truly believe that you can accomplish anything.
3. Ask For Help.
Seek help from others when
you’re struggling.
Draw from the expertise of
others when you lack the
knowledge you need.
The ability to admit you need
help is a sign of strength.
4. Pick A New Outfit.
Concentrate on your
appearance.
If you feel that you look good,
you’ll begin to feel more
confident with yourself on the
inside too.
5. Think Positive Thoughts.
• Challenge yourself to think
positive thoughts each and
every day.
• If you stay positive, confidence
will come.
6. Stop Negative Thoughts.
When negative thoughts enter
your mind, notice them and
replace them with more
productive ones.
Dwell on thoughts that lead you
to success.
7. Prepare Yourself.
Sometimes a lack of confidence
comes from lack of preparation.
Ensure you properly prepare
yourself for the challenges you
face.
8. Focus On The Smaller Things.
Tackle one thing at a time in a
step-by-step fashion.
Little by little, each success you
experience builds a reservoir of
confidence inside you.
9. Express Gratitude.
Express gratitude for the things
that are important to you.
You'll experience renewed
energy and enthusiasm.
10. Take Control.
Choose to seize the steering
wheel, instead of sitting in the
passenger seat.
Instead of letting life happen to
you, live your life with purpose.
Pretend you’re confident, and
the feelings will follow.
11. Get To Know Yourself.
Delve deep and find out who you
are. You’ll be better able to point
out and work on your
weaknesses.
Your strengths will give you
confidence.
12. Engage In A Kind Act.
• Do what you can to bring about more joy in the lives of others and enjoy the feeling it gives you.
13. Practice.
Practice makes perfect.
If you’re struggling at a task, keep
trying until you get it right.
This may take time, but the
effort is worth it.
14. Relax.
When you feel pressured to
accomplish too much at once,
slow down and take a few deep
breaths. Sometimes, all it takes
to feel confident is a few seconds
to relax and refocus your mind.
15. Smile More Frequently.
Put a smile on your face and
you’ll be surprised at how you
end up feeling as a result.
16. Look At The Big Picture.
• Keep the bigger picture in mind as you attempt the trials of life. • It will keep you from getting
caught up on the smaller issues that detract from the important ones.
17. Concentrate On Your Self-image.
Everyone has both strengths and
weaknesses.
Find out what you like about
yourself and focus on enhancing
those characteristics.
18. Change Your Behavior.
o If you’re feeling down on
yourself, change your approach.
o Continue to change your
approach until you start getting
the results you deserve.
19. Fight Boredom.
Sometimes a lack of confidence is simply a sign that it’s time to leave your comfort zone in favor of something more exciting.
20. Strive for Excellence Instead of Perfection.
If you continue to try your best
and change your approach
when things seem to be headed
in the wrong direction, your
confidence will grow naturally.
21. Accept Compliments.
Learn how to accept
compliments.
People are likely being genuine
with you and telling you what
your strengths are.
22. Try Hypnosis.
• Hypnosis is a great way of
communicating with your
subconscious mind.
• Program your subconscious with
productive thinking about your
capabilities and strengths.
23. Start The Day Right.
• Get everything off to the right start by getting into a positive mood right from the beginning of the day. • Plan your day the night before
and develop a morning routine. • Get enough rest and eat a
healthy breakfast.
24. Fake It.
• Go through the motions of confidence even when you feel down in the dumps.
• You’ll be surprised how much more confident you feel when you pretend that you are.
• Use positive self-talk to boost
your confidence.
• Use personal, positive, present-
tense affirmations that speak
words of encouragement to your
heart and mind.
25. Talk To Yourself.
• There are many ways to strengthen your confidence.
• All you need is the courage and the drive to try them.
• When you do, you'll start to see your dreams come true!
