What are some good ways to feel more confident about myself and appear more confident to others?

Question

how can i feel/ look confident? give lots of tips!

Answer 1

Set Goals:
I think a big part of self-esteem and confidence is in accomplishing goals and tasks. For example, most people feel a sense of pride when they ace a test they worked hard for or receive praise for a job well done. Set some goals (big and small) that you want to achieve in your life and do them! How can you not feel good about yourself if you are doing so many positive things in your life?

Become more sociable:
Join extracurricular activities that you are interested in. This will give you a chance to meet people you have things in common with.

Take pride in your appearance:
If you don't exercise and eat healthy now is a good time to start. The better you take care of your body, the better you will feel. That is a guarantee.

Be approachable:
-Stand up straight
-Make eye contact when you talk to people
-Speak in a confident tone- not too soft but not overbearing
-Don't cross your arms
-Don't forget to smile.

Answer 2

Change the way you think and act. You could get a makeover. Build up your self-esteem. Act like you already have the power.

Tip A. Watch what you say to yourself.
What you say to yourself about yourself, the people around you or the situation you are in can boost or destroy your confidence. Be vigilant. Know what you are saying to yourself. If it isn't constructive, positive or helpful change it to something that is.


Tip B. Imagine yourself succeeding.
When you are about to do a difficult task what image do you have of yourself in your mind? Do you see yourself standing in front of an audience giving you a standing ovation and you swelling with success? Or do you hear the hostile questions and you breaking out in a sweat? Before you do a difficult assignment practise being confident. Don't rehearse the negatives in your mind. Rehearse the positives. See yourself doing well. Feel yourself doing well. Hear yourself doing well. You can practise confidence. Confidence is a skill that can be learnt. The choice is yours.

Tip C. Keep Breathing.
Breathing is such a simple thing, yet many of us distort our breathing when we are nervous. If you're sitting waiting for a job interview, put your hand on your belly and focus on the movement of your breath going in and out. Breathe slowly. Breathe deeply. Breathe regularly. Whatever you do keep breathing! I've seen people who are nervous at the start of a presentation take a deep breath in, then hold their breath. It will give you an adrenalin hit but that will halt your confidence. Keep breathing.

Tip D. Say positive comments to yourself and others after you've done something.
When you sit down after a presentation, put the phone down after a difficult customer, or leave a meeting, remind yourself of the things that you did well. Don't go through all the errors or difficulties - that's a way to make you more nervous next time. Instead remind yourself of the courage you had, the good answer you gave, your willingness to listen, the accurate information you had. Whatever it is, remind yourself of what you did well. Now that's confidence boosting!

Answer 3

Here are a few tips that will seem odd but trust me when you put these together they make a difference.
A fit body is a fit mind and that will lead to confidence exercise more.
Nominate what you do well and build on that, believe in what you do and say to yourself you know what I did a good job today. if you didn't then start doing better try harder.
Clear clutter from your life the less rubbish you have laying around the freer your mind will be. Clear rubbish old clothes, old papers.
Hang around people who are positive and avoid negative people.
If someone upsets you argue with them even if you lose you will build confidence for the next one.
Here is a quote I heard on Dr Phil, " People treat you the way you let them."
I have done all these things and they work.
Let me know how you go.

Answer 4

Make a list of affirmations and post them (as a list or one or two short clips) in different areas where you are sure to see them regularly. Post a few of the most important ones by the mirror in the bathroom and read them as you brush your teeth, comb your hair, etc. Put the entire list up near the door and take a few extra seconds to stop and read them before you go out, every time you go out.
Affirmations can be as simple as "I am okay" or "I'm a good person" to something more in depth, such as "I respect myself. I am reliant, self-confident, full of determination and independence. Every day I am becoming more self-confident." or "I have the willpower and the discipline to do anything I desire. I have great inner courage. Day by day in every way I am becoming more aware of my strength. I am able to unleash my potential. I believe in my abilities and I am proud of myself and do the things that make me proud. I know that I will emerge a winner in everything I do, because I know the true meaning of winning."
Pick out your best features (go ahead... you know you have 'em, so let 'em shine!) and every time you catch yourself with a negative thought about yourself or your actions, remind yourself of at least one good characteristic. You can even make a mental note to work on whatever it was that made you feel bad or inadequate or uncomfortable. Tell yourself "Okay. I did this (activity, action, attitude) poorly, but I do (whatever) very well and that means I can learn and improve my other skills, too."

Answer 5

I think I gained this when I identified what there was about me I didnt like so much, that I also could change...one was weight, when I lost weight I looked better in clothes and felt better.
Locate that friend, the good one that will be honest with you, and ask them why you dont seem to appear confident to others. the best friends are the ones who'll tell you frankly.
Keep in mind that there are three perspectives about the way we think of ourselves: 1. the way we see ourselves 2. the way we think others see us, 3. the way we really are. All three are different.

Answer 6

To feel more confident, you must be comfortable with yourself. You must treasure family and friends and always believe in yourself. If no one believes in you, then believe in yourself. Be an example to others. Do what you do best. Always look good, but don't preen. Keep your head up. Always pray and depend on God. Read His Word and there you'll find many promises from Him that will surely be true! God bless you so much.

Answer 7

Hey there , you just have to know what you want and have your purposes straight in live. But also will you encounter people who cut you down and make you feel no good. But remember live is a game and it follows the rules of a game, any game. So whats your goal?

Answer 8

By now you know you are not the only one who suffers from this syndrome. Right? Knowing that should make you feel you belong and that you are like everyone else. Secondly never be too casual in appearance and behavior. Go ahead and make your mark

Answer 9

Make sure that you look in the mirror before you go anywhere.
Remember to look after yourself and keep your clothes neat and new. Buy yourself new socks and underwear regularly. Use hair products, and aftershave. Try that axe stuff. Go to the dentist. And remember that God don't make no junk.

Answer 10

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