What are some good ways to boost your confidence?

Question

i am still a little shy where i feel like certain people look down at me i dont know why...i am confident though having a boyfriend definately helped me =]

Answer 1

Wear clothing that gives you confidence in yourself. Have your hair the way you like it. Your makeup should be applied in such a way as to accent your beauty, and therefore make you feel confident in your looks. You gain confidence by stretching your boundaries, and doing things that are not easy for you to do. With each successful accomplishment , you gain confidence. Pat yourself on the back every once in a while, for a job well done!

Answer 2

I know what you mean! I've had the same problem. For me, I would be outgoing and confident in some situations while in others I wouldn't say a word but would just sit & smile. I think it's due to being easily intimidated by people. I am worse around girls than guys. Some girls just scare me to death for some reason. In order to over come it I... 1) if I know I will be somewhere where I think I might get intimidated at some point or at least shy I prepare myself for it mentally by thinking okay, this is what you're going to say and this is what you can ask someone you just met and practice my smile, etc. that way it seems more naturall if you memorize it (it sounds weird but I'm serious) than thinking for a couple of minutes then saying something random. 2) go to the bathroom and chill out. Tell yourself what you need to hear, make sure you still look hot and think about what you have that the person doesn't 3) Watch a girl power movie on a random basis (like the sweetest thing, john tucker must die, etc. okay that' s kinda lame but it would work)

I'm not for sure how old you are but I grew out of mine and no permanent damage was done :)
Hope this helps!

Answer 3

First of all, don't listen to what people say and ignore them if they make you feel uncomfortable. People like to hurt others cause it makes them feel better about themselves, usually they do it cause they are jealous or just insecure about their own self, so making someone else feeling bad makes them feel better.

Second, everyones different and everyone has their own talents and skills, so do you- so be proud of that and try to show that around, that way you`ll be confident in doing that.

And lastly, if you tell yourself that you are confident and really believe it, then your set. The brain will believe it too if you do and you will change. So tell yourself every night before sleeping that you can do what ever you want, you can act how ever you want and in the end you're whole body will believe it and change. Medically proven.

Answer 4

Self esteem issues are always difficult. Just think that most of your friends also have the same feelings. Most people have times they feel less than - or have lower self esteem. It helps me to know that I am not alone in this and that other people are just as shy as me - if not more shy!

Answer 5

Honey, having a boyfriend shouldn't make you feel any better about yourself. You need to feel good about yourself, by yourself.Maybe you could try talking to yourself in a mirror(I know it sounds funny), tell yourself how beautifull you are and how special you are. Because deep down YOU are the one who has to like YOU. Think positive things about yourself and avoid negetive thinking. You are special and you are beautifull. Good luck.

Answer 6

It is all in what you say when you "talk to yourself" in your mind. Get in the habit of praising yourself, very highly, in your own mind. Just focus on your postive things u like about yourself, and build them up in your mind. Do not ever criticize yourself or think others are better than u - stop yourself immeduiately if u have a thought like that.
(Melrose is doing it right!!)

Answer 7

Realize that you are unique. There is no one like you. You are one of a kind and not a copy of someone. Don't worry about what others think. If they praise you then great. If they look down on you realize that you wonderfully made by God. He loves you. And you sound like a very sweet person to me.

Answer 8

Look yourself straight in the mirror every morning, and pick out your favourite part of yourself that morning and flaunt it for the rest of the day, i.e. your eyes, your hair, etc. etc.

Answer 9

If you say that then sure you look nice....Just be confident and dont care about how people will look at you.....Be normal....Good Luck

Answer 10

i make my ego really big my room has a huge mirror i look at myself and i give myself comments,..to hear this it does sound dorky and it is but i does boost your confidence