Build your Self Confidence

Ever been surprised by someone when they admit they’d like to build on their self confidence? Because to you he seems the most confident man in town….. hit with the ladies, main man on the pitch, the joker of the group, and he has the audacity to claim he needs a confidence boost?!!

The truth is no matter how confident or self assured people may seem, not one person is 100% comfortable in themselves, and everyone could do with improving their self esteem. Here are a few brief tips to help you do so;

Focus your attention outward; when   vulnerable we tend to focus a lot of attention on ourselves. Not everyone is focusing on you so try directing attention on others; you’ll feel less self conscious.

 Recognise your insecurities; write them down, think about them and you’ll realize how insignificant they are to the whole you. You can then tear them up to start feeling positive on these points.

Fake it. Just as you’d fake a smile in a picture to pretend you’re having a good time. Imitate the qualities of someone you consider confident, no-one will think you’re faking and the more confident you appear the more confident you feel.

Accept compliments gracefully. Don’t roll your eyes and say, “Yeah, right,” or shrug it off. Take it to heart and respond positively, it’s obviously praise well earned.

And finally, cut yourself some slack you’re only human like the rest of us, imperfections are what make you unique. There’s only one you in the world and you don’t have to live up to anyone else’s expectations, you’re the only one of your kind and no-one could do a better job; that in itself is something to be proud of.

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