We all have times when we feel like we’re not doing our best or when we feel afraid. But these feelings don’t have to stop us from living our lives and becoming the kind of people we want to be. If you want to improve yourself, here are 10 quick ways to boost your confidence and get ready to become your best self.
1. Look the part
Often, the clothes we wear have a lot to do with how confident we feel. When we wear clothes that make us feel and look good, we can’t help but feel good. If you haven’t bought any new clothes in a while, you might want to look for dresses that you can wear to work or out with friends. Bonus points if you can swap your accessories to make it work for both.
2. Take good care of yourself
Your physical and mental health depend on how well you take care of yourself. Taking care of your health will make you feel much better and make you look your best. You can start doing this by working out every day, eating healthy food, and taking supplements.
3. Try out positive affirmations
Positive affirmations are an exercise where you repeat a certain phrase to help you think about the good things about yourself or what you want to accomplish. For example, look in the mirror and tell yourself a few times, “I am beautiful and confident.” This will help you get in the right frame of mind before you go out and take on the day.
4. Talk it out
When you’re lacking confidence, talking about it can sometimes make a big difference. Start with some trusted friends or family. If you’re really struggling with confidence, talking to a professional who can help you gain more insight and give you the tools you need can be the best way to deal with feelings of not being good enough and move on. Whether your therapist uses talk therapy or exposure therapy, you can get the help you need to get your positive self-image back.
5. Give yourself a makeover
Changing how we look and trying out new things can help us learn to like ourselves more or even become the person we want to be. Take some time to figure out how to open the door to a new you, no matter how much or how little you have to change along the way.
6. Find positive people
We shouldn’t feel good about ourselves only when others agree with us. But when someone else tells us how beautiful we look or how great we are, it can feel great. Put yourself around happy people who aren’t afraid to tell you something nice. If you’re single and haven’t been on a date in a while, pick up your phone and see if you can find someone who will do this.
7. Change what you can (and accept what you can’t)
Everyone wishes they could change some things about themselves. Still, there are some things we can change and some we can’t. If you’re losing your hair, for example, there are ways to get it back or even make it look like you never lost it. But some things can’t change, like the color of your eyes. If you can make a change, make the change. If you can’t, take it as a part of what makes you special!
8. Do something that makes you feel powerful
When we do something we’re really interested in, it makes us happier and more sure of ourselves. Find something you’re good at, whether it’s helping people, kicking butt in your favorite video game, or hitting that high note. Then do it to give yourself the sense of power you’re looking for.
9. Stop comparing yourself to others
It’s easy to get caught up in the comparison game. But you and your journey are both unique and different from anything else. Honor your achievements and the things that make you unique. After all, you’re the only one!
10. Set small goals and achieve them
If you feel like you haven’t made any progress recently, try setting some smaller goals to work on. This could be as easy as cleaning out a whole room or putting your books back in order by color. When you reach these small goals, you’ll feel happier and like you’ve done more. Then, you’ll be ready to set bigger goals and have the confidence you need to reach them.
You’re the key to unlocking your confidence
You have the power to feel good about yourself. If you start to doubt your own strength or greatness, you can use these tips to get your self-esteem back on track.
