13 Ways to build confidence.
1. Wear your favourite shade of Lippie or a blazer thar flatters your figure, we all have wardrobe items that makes us feel good. Wearing these on days that your confidence feels low will help you feel better equipped to tackle life.
2. Look after yourself.
When you feel nourished, you naturally feel very confident in yourself, but if you're neglecting your own needs, that will adversely affect your confidence. Look after yourself enough by drinking plenty of water, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet, at least most of the time.
3. Have a grateful mindset.
Keeping a gratitude journal will help you notice all the good things in your life more regularly, meaning you're less likely to dwell on your shortcomings and more likely to appreciate your excellent qualities.
4. Be ok with mistakes.
It's hard to be confident if you're constantly worried about screwing up. Learn to accept that things may not go well, yet do something challenging anyway, that will help you become more confident over time. No one likes failure but the key is not letting that stand in your way.
5. Have uplifting friends.
Have a company that has a huge impact on your self worth. Spend time with friends who are positive and give you compliments. It will help you improve how you feel about yourself. Limit your contact with overly critical or judgemental people and this will help build confidence.
6. Practise self-comparison.
If you're mean to yourself, it will be difficult for you to feel confident about your value as a human. When you notice yourself being critical, change it by saying kind things to yourself, such as 'You're very loved' or 'You're doing the best you can'.
7. Try learning something new.
Mastering a new skill helps you feel more confident about your abilities. It could be as simple as cooking a complicated meal or more of a long-term project, like learning a new language via Duolingo app.
8. Know your strengths.
Maybe you're a really good listener, a hardworker or a great problem-solver, knowing your strengths and being able to draw on them will help you feel confident about what value you bring to situations and the people around you.
9. Change your posture.
Ever noticed what a difference it makes to sit or stand up straight, it instantly makes you feel like you can take on the world. You'll look more confident as well.
10. Avoid comparison.
If you're always looking at what other people are doing, you'll probably feel like you're falling short. Life is not a contest, so avoid comparing yourself to how other people are doing in terms of their careers, relationships or bodies.
11. List your achievements.
This might feel like a little bit embarrassing at first, but making a big list of all the things you've achieved in your life could be your secret weapon in the future.
12. Celebrate your wins.
When something goes well, such as work assignment or a craft project, make a point of celebrating that by rewarding yourself.
13. Set a goal.
Challenge yourself to do something, then gradually work towards it, be it something that scares you, the better. Whether it's running a half-marathon or saving for a home deposit, achieving one will do wonders to build your confidence.
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