What are some of the best tips for increasing self-confidence? Also, best ways to fight low self-esteem?
2006-09-26 05:32:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
By knowing yourself, your abilities and limitations, you can look at yourself realistically. People with low self-confidence think of themselves as having poor ability to be successful at what they attempt (this is called low self-efficacy). The more things you try that are realistic, the more you will be able to gauge your abilities and see yourself in a realistic light. The more you avoid attempting, the more your negative predictions about your inabilities come into play. The better you see yourself and have increased self-efficacy, the higher will be your self-esteem. Lastly, when you learn to get your esteem from yourself instead of from others, the more you will have and the happier you will be.
2006-09-26 07:54:54 · answer #1 · answered by heyrobo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think for each person the answer to this can be so very different. For me it was being in an abusive relationship for 10 years and then finally having the guts to take me and my two boys and build a better life. Those few years (before I remarried) that I maintained a home and a job while going to school was the most empowering time of my life, it was not easy at times, but I know that I can do it and that I can make it on my own.
I think to find self-esteem is a personal journey and that it takes many forms for many people. For me it was being a success when I was told I would never amount to anything.
2006-09-26 05:37:54 · answer #2 · answered by NolaDawn 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Conquer your fears. Everytime you set yourself to conquering a new fear and then do so, your self esteem will grow. Your confidence in yourself will grow. One of the things guys say makes a girl sexy is simply her level of confidence. I had a fear of heights, and after a few false starts began rock climbing. It is still hard at times, but overall it is extremely rewarding every time I push myself past another little fear or hurdle. It really helps to have a good partner, and I only go at the indoor rock gym. Perhaps you have one in your town you could visit. Building confidence aside. I like spoiling myself a little with cute clothes and I Iike to wear heels a lot to feel more girly. Sometimes I feel a little too tomboyish to get all girled up, but I find that if I just do it, by the end of the process I feel more womanly, and of course sexier. Good luck, hope some of this helps.
2016-03-27 10:48:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you heard this? " I cried for my second pair of shoes till I saw a man without legs!" We always cry saying that we have low self esteem and little self confidence. That is more because we are always comparing ourselves with someone we think , is better. Look around and find that you ( we) are better in many ways. Why, the very fact that you are able to use the computer so well and so usefully, you are already ahead of many millions!May be you have talents in many other areas too. Open out and enjoy those areas. confidence will ebb, certainly
2006-09-26 05:44:16 · answer #4 · answered by YD 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
it starts with you
You have to believe it
You have to say what you want
Stay away from negative people--surround yourself with positive
Find what makes you happy and share it with someone else
Participate in local groups that help in public speaking or self-confidence classes (they should be free)
The only Way you overcome your weaknesses is by facing them
Focus on your strengths, b/c your weaknesses will help build you into what you will become. Weird but true. You have to push yourself, no one can do that for you. Have faith to believe that you will only have when you act upon it.
2006-09-26 06:08:01 · answer #5 · answered by Doll eyez 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Believe in yourself... Take pride in who you are.. Always give your best... Be proud of the good things you do... Don't concentrate on the failures, or bad things, only think positive about yourself and what you do.. Strive to have friends and relationships with people who are positive and goal setters toward positive results. You can be whatever you desire to be... Good luck
2006-09-26 05:45:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a more humanistic approach (not popular these days) but stop comparing yourself to others and be more aware that each person is a unique individual (and DO NOT listen to the people that would call such statements gobbledygook).
2006-09-26 05:41:09 · answer #7 · answered by What I Say 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
HI BERRYSEXY, WITH A NAME LIKE THAT YOU SHOULD FEEL
AND EXERCISE SELF-CONFIDENCE, TAKE CARE OF YOUR
SELF BY KEEPING PHYSICALLY FIT, WHICH IS IMPORTANT
WHEN IT COMES TO FEELING AND LOOKING GOOD. AND DON'T LET NO ONE PUT YOU DOWN AT ANY TIME!!! DON'T
FEED OFF NEGATIVITY AS IT IS A POWERFUL DESTRUCTIVE
FORCE THAT YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT!!! ALSO AVOID
PEOPLE WHO DON'T BELIEVE IN YOU!!!
2006-09-26 05:50:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do things that you are great at and do them in front of other people. People will then notice your talents, and unless the talents are odd, or an oppertunity for pursecution, then they will begin to compliment you and who knows, maybe even aspire to be more like you.
2006-09-26 05:38:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My best advice would to be to act as if you were self confident. That works for me.
2006-09-26 05:36:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋