Self-confident people are admired by others and inspire confidence in others. They face their fears head-on and tend to be risk-takers. They know that no matter what obstacles come their way, they have the ability to get past them. Self-confident people tend to see their lives in a positive light even when things aren’t going so well, and they are typically satisfied with and respect themselves.
Wouldn’t it be amazing to have this kind of self-confidence, every day of the week? Guess what? You can. Here are 5 steps to boost your self-confidence:
1.Stay away from negativity and bring on the positivity
This step is crucial since it relates to your inner circle (friends and family), although it might seem tough at first but it’s time to seriously consider getting away from those individuals who put you down and shred your confidence. Be positive, even if you’re not feeling it quite yet. Put some positive enthusiasm into your interactions with others and hit the ground running, excited to begin your next task. Stop focusing on the problems in your life and instead begin to focus on solutions and making positive changes.
2.Change your body language and image
This is where your body language comes in handy. A simple act of pulling your shoulders back and smiling while speaking gives the impression that you are a confident person. In addition, speaking slowly and maintaining eye contact has been proven to boost one’s self-confidence and self-esteem to others.
3.Don’t accept failure and get rid of the negative voices in your head
Never give up. Never accept failure. There is a solution to everything, so why would you allow negative thoughts to hold you back? Make this your new mantra. Succeeding through great adversity is a huge confidence booster.
Low self-confidence is often caused by the negative thoughts running through our minds on an endless track. If you are constantly bashing yourself and saying you’re not good enough, aren’t attractive enough, aren’t smart enough or athletic enough, and on and on, you are creating a self-fulfilling prophecy. You are becoming what you are preaching inside your head, and that’s not good. The next time you hear that negativity in your head, switch it immediately to a positive affirmation and keep it up until it hits the caliber of a self-confidence boost.
4. Be prepared
Be ready for any task you encounter. Research and preparing beforehand causes your self-confidence to soar.
5. For tough times, when all else fails: Create a great list
Life is full of challenges and there are times when it’s difficult to keep our self-confidence up. Sit down right now and make a list of all the things in your life that you are thankful for, and another list of all the things you are proud of accomplishing. Once your lists are complete, post them on your refrigerator door, on the wall by your desk, on your bathroom mirror–somewhere where you can easily be reminded of what an amazing life you have and what an amazing person you really are. If you feel your self-confidence dwindling, take a look at those lists and let yourself feel and be inspired all over again by you.