How can I improve my self-esteem and self-confidence?

Answer 1

Do things that make you feel good. spend time around people who make you feel good. if possible, change what it is about yourself that you think makes you feel low, realize that the world is big and every eye is not focused on you. They're focused on britney spears and her huge butt or paris hilton and her awesomely pointy nose.

i had low self esteem and self confidence most of my life. what changed it? my ex-bf broke up with me. after my initial month long pity party, something clicked and i realized i'm not as bad as i thought i was.. something I had been struggling with all my life until 25 years of age.

if you're not into working out, try it. from what i hear it raises your metabolism and makes you feel real dandy because of all the "feel good" natural chemicals running through your body.

get out into the sun, it's proven that the effects of the sun on the human psyche are awesome. ever met a depressed surfer or beach bunny? I haven't. They love life. Bring some sunscreen with you though.

Good luck and feel better!!

Answer 2

Self-esteem and confidence is one of the things that take a long time to develop, unfortunately. It's a process, so I ask that you be patient.
I grew with a very low self-esteem, so I should know how it feels like. You look yourself in the mirror and you just don't seem or look attractive at all. I don't know whether you're male or female but the process is almost the same.
For a female buy clothes that compliment your body, regardless of how big you are. Avoid dull colours, bright colours have a way of brightening up a person. Male or female...get a hair cut and die the hair, it's very important to know which hair colour will go with your face. Most importantly start to love yourself, cos us with low self-esteem don't love ourselves as much and what makes it worse is if we show it to the whole world. Tell yourself everyday that you love yourself. As the Bible says, we are wonderfully and fearfully made and it is true. You have a certain feature on you that no one else has and it is beautiful and that is what distinguishes you from everyone else.

Should someone comment on your looks, don't bother and don't think about it cos people who always comment about other's looks are the sadest and most insecure people ever, they are bored, nasty and.....(feel in the blanks).

I may not know how you look like but I'm sure you are quite good looking, you just need to show it in your attitude.

May the Lord bless you and I hope your self-esteem and confidence changes for the best.

Answer 3

In any change you wish to happen, one must always start within one's self. Therefore, how do you look at yourself? Start by looking at things from a more optimistic point of view, and remember that how you treat and see yourself will reflect on other people. If you think you're some inadequately gifted visagely-challenged goof, then other people will think so too. Therefore you have to do the following for starters:
1. Set realistic goals for yourself to achieve
2. Do not underestimate whatever successes you achieve and never overestimate whatever failures you encounter.
3. Never be hard on yourself whenever you have your shortcomings.

Learn to love your entire being because that's how you're made. Each one of us may have our own sets of strengths and weaknesses. It is however up to us on how we are going to use these strengths and improve on weaknesses. The way to greatness always starts with one step, and it's up to you to decide if you want to take that first step. In the end, it all boils down to you, so whatever mistakes or trials you fear, think of them as learning experiences. We make mistakes, we learn from them, then we make other mistakes and learn from those as well,. It's all a learning process. So the answer to the question of self-esteem/confidence improvement is to change your perspective and accept yourself for who you are.

Answer 4

Volunteer to help others and join Toastmasters. Both really work. Also, try giving blood. It really helps when the nurses make a fuss over what a good person you are!

Answer 5

i will strive to improve my manners, modify my behaviour, change my attitude, strive for happiness in all possible ways without hurting others. training is tough nothing comes easy!!
meet more pple and it will grow and develop
www.virtuesproject.com

Answer 6

Always remember of god.I hope you don't mind.I'm Muslim