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Self confidence advice

knsample
knsample

This may seem like a silly question but it’s totally legitimate. How do you improve your self confidence? I know it takes time and practice but I’m really struggling right now and my self esteem is not good. Do you have any advice on how to improve your self confidence?

soulwarrior
soulwarrior
Affirmations, getting in touch with your spiritual side, exercise(increases the feel good chemicals in the brain), eating right, volunteering,etc.. The site Pinterest.com has GREAT affirmations and other information! I happen to LOVE this site!
Best of luck to you!
iggy_pink
iggy_pink
i say start doing the little things, have a routine, develop good habits, then find something that you would like to improve in yourself. Like a skill or something.
iggy_pink
iggy_pink
baby steps.
InWonder
InWonder
Not a silly question in the slightest and thank you so much for asking. This is something many of us battle, but we're not always vocal about it. There are many things to help lighten your spirits like exercise and volunteering (selfless activities), and these will also do wonders in shifting perspectives about yourself. However, an additional thought I have is where did this all stem from? How did you get to a place of low self-esteem and self-confidence? I believe identifying the source(s) can be a gateway for healing and growth. The act of identifying is not so you can blame the causes, but it provides you with a clearer direction in how to overcome what you're battling now. Does that make sense? It's a more permanent move away from the things that have caused the damage instead of temporary fixes. And, finally, keep reminding yourself that you have been made with great purpose and your existence is not by mere happenstance. You have value and irreversible worth in this life...know this and begin believing it :)
Cubanlover
Cubanlover
Maybe couseling and support groups
bridgie101
bridgie101
Knowledge and ability build confidence. Prowess.

So think about what you are good at. What have you put effort into? What skills and abilities do you have that others don't have? Think about it.

I recommend rock climbing. I don't think if you can climb a cliff that anyone can ever take that away from you. I the things I have overcome and got through have left me knowing that there's a piece of me nobody can ever take away. Others might not respect me, but they can't steal my self respect.

Self respect is earned, and it's not an easy fix. You can't get it from a counselling session or positive self-affirmation. You can only get it through actual acheivement and courage.

Go try rock climbing. Or abseiling. Or potholing (spelunking). Something hard. Something brave.

Quad bike riding maybe.