25 SIMPLE Ways to Strengthen Your Confidence

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SIMPLE Ways to Strengthen YourConfidence
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When you strengthen your confidence, youll be a
happier person. Confidence in yourself equips you
to accomplish everything you've always dreamed
about. Try these strategies to boost your
confidence
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• STICK UP FOR YOURSELF.
• Instead of allowing others to overpower you,
  stand up for your rights and your beliefs.

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2. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. Make the extra effort to
look at yourself in the mirror and truly believe
that you can accomplish anything.
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3. ASK FOR HELP. Seek help from others when
youre struggling. Draw from the expertise of
others when you lack the knowledge you need. The
ability to admit you need help is a sign of
strength.
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4. PICK A NEW OUTFIT. Concentrate on your
appearance. If you feel that you look good,
youll begin to feel more confident with yourself
on the inside too.
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5. THINK POSITIVE THOUGHTS. Challenge yourself to
think positive thoughts each and every day. If
you stay positive, confidence will come.
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6. STOP NEGATIVE THOUGHTS. When negative thoughts
enter your mind, notice them and replace them
with more productive ones. Dwell on thoughts that
lead you to success.
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7. PREPARE YOURSELF. Sometimes a lack of
confidence comes from lack of preparation. Ensure
you properly prepare yourself for the challenges
you face.
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8. FOCUS ON THE SMALLER THINGS. Tackle one thing
at a time in a step-by-step fashion. Little by
little, each success you experience builds a
reservoir of confidence inside you.
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9. EXPRESS GRATITUDE. Express gratitude for the
things that are important to you. You'll
experience renewed energy and enthusiasm.
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10. TAKE CONTROL. Choose to seize the steering
wheel, instead of sitting in the passenger seat.
Instead of letting life happen to you, live your
life with purpose. Pretend youre confident, and
the feelings will follow.
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11. GET TO KNOW YOURSELF. Delve deep and find out
who you are. Youll be better able to point out
and work on your weaknesses. Your strengths will
give you confidence.
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12. ENGAGE IN A KIND ACT. Do what you can to
bring about more joy in the lives of others and
enjoy the feeling it gives you.
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13. PRACTICE. Practice makes perfect. If youre
struggling at a task, keep trying until you get
it right. This may take time, but the effort is
worth it.
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14. RELAX. When you feel pressured to accomplish
too much at once, slow down and take a few deep
breaths. Sometimes, all it takes to feel
confident is a few seconds to relax and refocus
your mind.
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15. SMILE MORE FREQUENTLY. Put a smile on your
face and youll be surprised at how you end up
feeling as a result.
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16. LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE. Keep the bigger
picture in mind as you attempt the trials of
life. It will keep you from getting caught up on
the smaller issues that detract from the
important ones.
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17. CONCENTRATE ON YOUR SELF-IMAGE. Everyone has
both strengths and weaknesses. Find out what you
like about yourself and focus on enhancing those
characteristics.
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18. CHANGE YOUR BEHAVIOR. If youre feeling down
on yourself, change your approach. Continue to
change your approach until you start getting the
results you deserve.
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19. FIGHT BOREDOM. Sometimes a lack of confidence
is simply a sign that its time to leave your
comfort zone in favor of something more exciting.

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20. STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE INSTEAD OF
PERFECTION. If you continue to try your best
and change your approach when things seem to be
headed in the wrong direction, your confidence
will grow naturally.
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21. ACCEPT COMPLIMENTS. Learn how to accept
compliments. People are likely being genuine with
you and telling you what your strengths are.
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22. TRY HYPNOSIS. Hypnosis is a great way of
communicating with your subconscious mind.
Program your subconscious with productive
thinking about your capabilities and strengths.
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23. START THE DAY RIGHT. Get everything off to
the right start by getting into a positive mood
right from the beginning of the day. Plan your
day the night before and develop a morning
routine. Get enough rest and eat a healthy
breakfast.
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24. FAKE IT. Go through the motions of
confidence even when you feel down in the dumps.
Youll be surprised how much more confident you
feel when you pretend that you are.
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25. TALK TO YOURSELF. Use positive self-talk to
boost your confidence. Use personal, positive,
present-tense affirmations that speak words of
encouragement to your heart and mind.
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There are many ways to strengthen your
confidence. All you need is the courage and the
drive to try them. When you do, you'll start to
see your dreams come true!
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