Confidence is all about harnessing your own unique, internal power. It's what allows you to wow friends, dazzle parties, excel in school and work, and ultimately, just feel great about yourself—but when you struggle to feel secure, how can you become the most confident you ? It's actually way easier than you'd think. Below, we've outlined the very best research-backed tips and tricks to help you on your journey. Ready to let that inner light shine through? Let's get started.
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- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/self-esteem/art-20045374
- ↑ Guy Reichard. Life Coach. Expert Interview. 19 March 2020.
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/self-esteem/art-20045374
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2011/04/how-to-build-confidence
- ↑ Guy Reichard. Life Coach. Expert Interview. 19 March 2020.
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/raising-low-self-esteem/
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/raising-low-self-esteem/
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/regain-your-confidence
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/raising-low-self-esteem/
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/03/smarter-living/how-to-improve-self-confidence.html
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5068479/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201205/building-confidence-and-self-esteem
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/body-language-tricks-appear-more-confident-2016-3#-6
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/03/smarter-living/how-to-improve-self-confidence.html
About This Article
To become more confident, take a few moments every morning to look at yourself in the mirror and say something encouraging that you believe to be true about yourself or that you hope to be true someday. For example, tell yourself "I am an intelligent person." Also try writing confidence boosting notes to yourself that you will see throughout the day, like "You're doing a great job!" Finally, take good care of yourself by getting enough rest, eating a healthy diet, and surrounding yourself with positive people. If you want to learn more from our Licensed Counselor co-author, like how to identify times that affect your confidence, keep reading the article!
Reader Success Stories
- "I regularly question my self shame like the first example shown, but I still feel like I shouldn't have those bad thoughts in the first place. I guess Ive taken the first steps towards having confidence already although I never realized." ..." more