Improving Self Confidence Will Change Your Life

By Trevor Johnson

Self confidence is extremely important for you to succeed and achieve great things in life. However many people struggle to find it - they're always putting themselves down and feeling worried. The good news is that there are many ways of improving self confidence.

Self confidence is made up of two key factors, self-efficacy and self-esteem. We gain a sense of self-efficacy when we can see ourselves doing well in something and reaching our goals. This does overlap with self-esteem which is a more general idea that we are able to cope with the things that are happening in our lives and that we have a reason and right to be happy.

Self confident people are in control of their own lives and believe in themselves. They evaluate themselves realistically and know what they are capable of and set out to accomplish that.

It may sound crazy but one way of improving self confidence it to try leading yourself to think that you are better than you feel. Talk positively to your self and even spend a moment every day looking in the mirror and smiling to yourself.

The way you come across to other people shows how self confident you are. To give off the right impression, try getting a new haircut or buying a new outfit. If you feel good about the way you look and if you are comfortable in your own skin then you will be more approachable and open to others. Walk up tall, hold your head high and speak clearly whilst keeping eye contact.

When you feel good about yourself you will radiate self confidence and this will make help you to inspire confidence in others. A great new haircut or some well fitting clothes can always do the trick. If you dress appropriately you will lessen the chance of feeling out of place and this will make you more secure. Feeling good about your body image will help too so hit the gym or just get a little bit of exercise or fresh air.

Remember that this process is not going to happen over night, it may take a long time. During this course make sure you stay focused on your goal and remain positive. Make sure that you use your family and friends to lean on during hard times. Be open and talk to them about what you are going through and what you aim to achieve. - 31984

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