how can I improve my confidence level?

Answer 1

First, acknowledge what you think or people think is pulling you back from being as confident as you want.
Second, remedy it or accept it (eg. bad breath - find out how you can improve your health to get rid of it. or you may have a facial feature which isn't as you like it- well, get used to it and like yourself as you are).
Thirdly, go out there, live as a traveller in a new destination (as in, interested in everything), smile at even the smallest of things (smiling helps improve one's image which in turn can boost your confidence), dress well (and stay clean) and you'll have nothing to fear!
Also, fear of so many things and being over consientious (sp??) of how oneself looks/is in the eyes of others is a major confidence downer so don't bother about what others think of you, know yourself, know your abilities and capabilities and face the world! You'll feel more confident that way, in my opinion. One more thing, when feeling nervous, take that as a challenge to overcome the nerves (DARE yourself) and at the end of whatever it is, if you accomplished something without showing your nerves or anything of that sort, REWARD yourself! You can reward yourself by just having a glass of your favourite drink, or a biscuit that you enjoy very much..or even just buying yourself a pretty flower : )

Answer 2

Act confident. Once a day, do something that is challenging to you. After you achieve and complete the challenge, celebrate the victory and try something harder. This will definately make you more confident.

Another thing is to tell yourself positive affirmations about your good qualities. Every morning when you wake up, and are brushing your teeth, look into the mirror and tell yourself what you like about you. In the evening, when you brush your teeth before bed, do the same thing. Do the affirmations at least twice a day. The affirmations have to be tailored to you and must mean something to you.

Every week, do a self-appreciation list. List things that you would like to do for yourself, to show how much you appreciate yourself. Go down that list and perform at least 2 things on that self-appreciation list. Do at least 2 good, special things for yourself every week.

Before you know it, you'll become more confident and have more love for yourself. The main thing you must do, is to consistently do this for 21 days. It takes a human being at least 21 days of repetition in order to make something a habit. Make loving yourself and being confident, you new habits. All the best.

Answer 3

Be happy. Don't think about what others think about you. If you do, you will get all conscious and stuff. So, it's better if you just think about what you want or happy thoughts. Try to look in the mirror too. If you see something that you don't like..try to improve it. Don't go mopping about how bad it looks but try to make it a good thing and not a bad thing. Also, don't always think that someone is looking at you and talking about you because if you do, you'll feel insecure. Forget about others..think about YOU and try to improve yourself so you'll feel better with yourself thus improving your confidence level. :D

Answer 4

Confidence comes from within. It is there all the time. It is the hidden power of human being. I think if you want to be confident, you must be positive minded and be ignorant of negative matter.The man who has confidence in himself gains the confidence of others. To have confidence you may read a poem "Song of myself" by Whitman. The first line of this poem will give you enough confidence---'I celebrate myself'
best luck!

Answer 5

HEY! I used to have the LOWEST self-esteem. B UT I'm 21 now and I have pretty good confidence. What helped me was:
a) hanging out with people who make you feel good about yourself (NOT those who don't)...FINd those people-is it a brother? Sister? Friend? neighbor? ....Doesn't matter who it is, just find them (or maybe you already know those people)

b) finding what your'e good in-I got into piano and writing-and have been at both things for 4 years-I feel more confident in myself.

c) get a job...as painful as it is....it REALLY helps!! You are around other people at work who are confident and you can TOTALLY learn from them...I know I did.

d)DON'T compare yourself to impossible standards...I always used to watch COnan O'Brien and admired his people skills and hated I could never be as funny/charming as him....but then I realized 1) he's like 45 and I was like 15 when i was comparing myself to him 2) he has a team of writers behind him who help make him funny 3) I'm not him..... I often found myself comparing myself to friends or those around me who I thought were living life so much more confidently/comfortably than me, but some people have just had maybe more loving families than you or ANY amount of reasons that they might be more confident than you...Just compare yourself to....yourself...Make small goals

AND...last but not least...EXPERIENCE in life will give you confidence- get out there! Fall (figuratively speaking) and then get right back up....Don't ever limit yourself to whatever hobbies or people you hang out with. Smile-hold your head high.

If you're not good-looking, think of people like, well, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Condoleeza Rice, Abraham Lincoln, Ricky Gervais (British comic).....all these people are amazing in their own ways and all are NOT good-looking. So if it's your looks that's getting you down, work on your personality. Good luck! Sorry for blabbering.

Answer 6

The Bach Flower Essence, "Larch" is indicated in lack of confidence. To know more about the Bach Flower Essences, go to the free online course at:

http://floweressencesintro.onlinecourse.com/

Reiki and EFT (www.emofree.com) are other good choices and can be used along with Bach Flowers. Best wishes.

Answer 7

Become well read. If you read regularly, you will always have something to share with people. Knowledge is power. Just as long as you don't become a Know-It-All. Also, great listening skills are a plus. People are self important in their own minds, if you make them feel good about themselves, they will look forward to sharing time with you. This will build your self confidence.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Believe in yourself, and realise you have as much right as anyone else to be here.