You want to be confident and feel confident, but what if you're starting with little or no confidence?How do you get from Point A to Point B? True self-confidence isn't an overnight acquisition. It takes dedication to realize you are a good human being that is worthy of respect and love.The StepsRecognize your insecurities. What does in the back of your mind say? What makes you ashamed of yourself? This could be anything from acne, to regrets, to emotional abuse (past or present) from a loved one or friends at school. Whatever is making you feel unworthy, ashamed, or inferior, identify it, give it a name, and write it down.Talk about it with friends and loved ones. Wear it on your sleeve. Each day chip away at it; wear it down. There's no quick fix. Get to the root of the problem; focus on it and understand that you need to resolve each issue before you can move on.Remember that nobody is perfect. Even the most confident people have insecurities. At some point in any of our lives, we may feel we lack something. That is reality. Learn that life is full of bumps down the road.Identify your successes. Everyone is good at something, so discover the things at which you excel, then focus on your talents. Give yourself permission to take pride in them. Give yourself credit for your successes. Inferiority is a state of mind in which you've declared yourself a victim. Do not allow yourself to be victimized.Be thankful for what you have. A lot of the times, at the root of insecurity and lack of confidence is a feeling of not having enough of something, whether it's emotional validation, good luck, money, etc. By acknowledging and appreciating what you do have, you can combat the feeling of being incomplete and unsatisfied. Finding that inner peace will do wonders for your confidence.Be Positive, even if you don't feel positive. Avoid self-pity, or the pity and sympathy of others. Never allow others to make you feel inferior--they can only do so if you let them. If you continue to loathe and belittle yourself, others are going to do and believe likewise. Instead, speak positively about yourself, about your future, and about your progress. Do not be afraid to project your strengths and qualities to others. By doing so, you reinforce those ideas in your mind and encourage your growth in a positive direction.Look in the mirror and smile. Studies surrounding what's called the "facial feedback theory" suggest that the expressions on your face can actually encourage your brain to register certain emotions. So by looking in the mirror and smiling every day, you might feel happier with yourself and more confident in the long run.Fake it. Along the same lines of smiling to make yourself feel happy, acting confident might actually make you believe it. Pretend you're a completely confident version of you; go through the motions and see how you feel.Express yourself, whether it's through art, music, writing, etc. Find something you enjoy. Everyone is born with talents and strengths. You can develop and excel in yours. If it's difficult to name two or three things you have some ability in or just plain love to do, think about things others do that you would like to do too and take some lessons or join an enthusiasts club. When you're following your passion, not only will it have a therapeutic effect, but you'll feel unique and accomplished, all of which can help build your self confidence. Plus, adding a variety of interests to your life will not only make you more confident, but it will increase your chances of meeting compatible friends!Stick to your principles. It might be tough, but if you don't have something you can believe in, you don't have anything. No matter what's happened in your life, you can always lay claim to the fact that from this day forward, you've followed your principles to the best of your ability.
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Great tips dear , I think that this life needs to be strong for facing problems and needs to be self confidence ..
Thanx Emi for sharing these nice tips ..
Hello Mohammed:
Thanks alot for your logical thinking and opinion...You are right we should have confidence in ourselves..To be able to achieve our dreams in life..Have a life full of achievements..
Emilie
Mohammed Al-falleh said:
Dear,Emilie its very important for anybody to have confidence by himself to be capable to make decision in the life , and to talk with anybody without fear . the person without the confidence is nothing in my opinion . its very great beauty topic Eemilie . your good in choice the topic Have a nice day . peace , Fri. Mohammed .
Hello my dear Emili
Really this is amazing topic. yes, we should have self confidence to get our goals and dreams in this life. We should be positive and thankful of what we have. All of these steps are helpful to overcome the lacke of self confidence. Thanks my dear for this amazing topic.
With my love
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Great tips dear , I think that this life needs to be strong for facing problems and needs to be self confidence ..
Thanx Emi for sharing these nice tips ..
have a nice day
Thanks alot for your logical thinking and opinion...You are right we should have confidence in ourselves..To be able to achieve our dreams in life..Have a life full of achievements..
Emilie
Mohammed Al-falleh said:
Thanks alot for your nice comment.I am very happy that you liked my topic..Have a nice day dear..
Emi.
Really this is amazing topic. yes, we should have self confidence to get our goals and dreams in this life. We should be positive and thankful of what we have. All of these steps are helpful to overcome the lacke of self confidence. Thanks my dear for this amazing topic.
With my love