How do you build your self confidence when you don't have many friends or family around you to pick you up?

Answer 1

For one thing "don't ever believe that this is your fault". For you to ask your question to perfect strangers is "strength". You probably feel all alone and the world could care less, right? Remember this if nothing else, " Remember to love yourself first and worry about the world last". What they think means nothing. But you probably think about what they think about you. But "don't". I have experience with this and have for many years. But, I have been thru therapy and have talked to many people in "your shoes". I have dealt with depression for many years and talking makes you feel better. If you need a person to talk to about "life" and everything in between. Just e-mail me directly if you wish. I am married now for 15 years and have 2 daughters. Believe me I've seen and heard alot. My e-mail address is [e-mail]. If you need to talk..

Answer 2

Good question
I'm going through the same thing now
I get a lot of my self confidence from running, try to do something you've never done before, or try something new and challenging, small accomplishments will increase your self-esteem
Or try and get some firends, talk it out with your family members

Answer 3

You dont need know one to pick you up all you need is yourself, although I will admit it feels nice when somebody is there to help you out. But you really dont need no one to give you confidence all you need is yourself did you know that the only person that can hold you back is yourself. You have to believe and rely on yourself because you will not always have someone to be there for you. The best thing you can do is to believe in yourself, you have to realize your only human but that dosent mean you are fragile if you belive you are strong then you will be strong. Good Luck dont rely on others too much.

Answer 4

Do things that compliment your strengths. If youre good at something, (a sport, a craft, anything) do it as much as you can (clubs, associations) and perhaps this will attract friends/contacts that not only build up your self confidence but help you become better at what you do and your strengths.

Answer 5

Your asking the right question. Try: self-confidence .co. uk/ missing, html or the free stuff on trans4mind especially on emotions. Not using judgmental but rather descriptive words. That all should surprise you at what you can do. Please pass it on when it works, there are so many hurting souls like Cho at VA Tech. We can heal a world. If we don't you can see no one else will.

Answer 6

I've just been thinking about that. Get involved in a group maybe learning to play an instrument or talk another language and try to mix with other people as much as possible no matter how scary it feels.

Answer 7

set easy goals for yourself in whichever areas you know you will feel good when you achieve it. Eventually, increase the levels of difficulties. Motivational books may help. Try Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins.

Answer 8

Stop looking to others.

Self-confidence is just what it says ... SELF-confidence, meaning you don't lean on other people.

Take some risks, live your life, and stop being so needy.

Answer 9

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same.

that quote is by Marianne Williamson.

idk if you believe in God but i think that if you don't, the first part of the quote still applies to you.

you are a great, talented, fabulous person! don't doubt yourself. stand tall. be proud of who you are.

Answer 10

Improve yourself, Develop some skills, get busy and be productive. Slow down and think about the things you should do.
..and stop thinking about it.