5 SIMPLE WAYS TO BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE

People who are self-confident are admired and they inspire confidence in others. Here are 5 great tips for boosting your confidence:

1. AVOID NEGATIVISM

Evaluate your inner circle including your family and friends. Get away from the individuals who put you down and shred your confidence. Even a temporary break from a negative person can make a huge difference and help you make strides toward improving your self-confidence. Be positive, even when you’re feeling low. Put some positive enthusiasm into your interactions with others. Stop focusing on the problems in your life and begin to see possibilities that can be.

2. TRANSFORM YOUR BODY LANGUAGE

Watch your body language at all times. Just the simple act of pulling your shoulders back gives others the impression that you are a confident person. Smiling will not only make you feel better, but will make others feel more comfortable around you. Always make eye contact when you are speaking to someone. Keeping eye contact shows confidence. Speak slowly. When you speak slowly and clearly, you feel more self-confidence and appear more self-confident to others. Always take care of your personal appearance and dress nicely. You will feel better about yourself.

3. GET RID OF THE NEGATIVE VOICES IN YOUR HEAD

Low self-confidence is often caused by the negative thoughts running through our heads. Get rid of those negative voices! If you are constantly bashing yourself and saying you’re not good enough, aren’t attractive enough, aren’t smart enough, and on and on, you are lowering your self-worth. The next time you hear that negativity voice in your head, immediately counter it with what you believe to be true about yourself.

4. BE PREPARED

Learn everything you need to know about your field, job, presentation – whatever is important to you. Remember: Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. If you are prepared for something, and have the knowledge to back it up, your self-confidence will soar. Being prepared well in advance of any task will boost your performance and your self-confidence.

5. STAY INSPIRED!

Sit down right now and make a list of all the things in your life that you are thankful for, and another list of all the things you are proud of accomplishing. Once your lists are complete, post them on your refrigerator door, on the wall by your desk, on your bathroom mirror – somewhere where you can easily be reminded of what an amazing life you have and what an amazing person you are. Anytime you feel your self-confidence dwindling, take a look at those lists and you will be inspired all over again.