How does a person build self confidence?!


Question: How does a person build self confidence!?
Don't give me all this talk about loving myself and blah blah blah

I need some actual everyday advice on things I can be doing that will build my self confidence!. I have such low confidence that I can't even look someone in the eyes when I talk with them!. I need some serious help, but of course I can't afford to see a professional!.

I'm willing to work hard and I know it won't be easy!.!.!.!.!.!.but please give me some daily things I can do to gradually start building myself into someone I can be proud of!.

Please help!Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Step 1!. make friends or bond with family!. Being part of a social group is fundamental!. So, when you are at work or school, try to find a "click" of people!. I started eating breakfast with some guys at work every morning in the cafeteria at work!. This social group help!. When you meet some one, shake their hand and try and remember their name!. Try and connect with a family member more!. Set aside time to develop those relationships!. (if not a biological family!.!.!.maybe a non traditional one like a church) I started helping by brother fix up his house!. This was good bonding time!. This stronger relationship helps me feel secure in my skin!. Even when I am away from the people in my social / family circles!.

Step 2!. identify the specific challenges you have and tackle them one at a time!. Make a conscious effort to look every body in the eye!. I have trouble making small talk in social situations!. I find myself in conversations and there be an uncomfortable silence!. I am trying to over come by asking more questions in conversations!. ( people love to talk about themselves)

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I put post it notes on my bathroom mirror that say things like:

"You are free to do what you want to do"
"The day is not over for something wonderful to happen"
"My choices will be the best ones for me today"
"I will smile at myself before leaving the house"
"Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is to take a chance"
"I have everything I need right now and I'm worth investing in myself"
"No one knows me better than myself and I like myself because!.!.!.!.!.!.(fill in)!.
" I vow to show up for my life today and be the best I can to whomever's path I cross"
" I will offer help to someone if they should need it"

Hope this helps!.!.!.!.I read alot of short self help books and google motivational tips when I need a boost too!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

If you can't look others in the eyes, then look at yourself in the eyes in the mirror, and just try complimenting yourself on even the little things!.

Also if you work hard and become good at something like academics, athletics, or an instrument, your peers will have all the more reason to like and respect you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

How!? You can start by not asking other people how to raise self confidence!. If you rely on someone else to give you confidence, isnt the "self" part useless!? But if you really need a little push in the right direction, stop feeling sorry for yourself!. Whenever you do something wrong, forget and forgive!. Thats the way i live, and not only can i look people in the eyes when talking to them, ill also kick them in the nuts if i dont like what they're saying ;)!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Start exercising!. Do cardiovascular exercises &/or strength training (i!.e!. weight lifting)!. This is a great way to build self-confidence because you feel like you're accomplishing something!. You can set goals!. Then achieve those goals!.

For example, you say, I weigh such & such amount, and I want to lose X amount of weight!. Well, you feel good when you reach that goal; when you lose the weight!. You get where I'm going!.

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well i was hurt bad !.ididnt thik i would get better but i did !.!.!. so now on think of a set of stairs !.you need to walk up one at a time !. you can dream of them !.1 step a day think of what you wont to do with your life !.write in a book !.!.step 1 /step 2 !.and when you alone or upset read your book!.!. how to do 1 step !.!.write all questions !.and answers !.!.!.you will see where you are and if you do boos boos !.write them to it will help you !.!. good luck !.!.!.!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

As I know, one psychological method like this: stand before a mirror, and say to yourself inside the mirror :" You are the BEST!!!", try it everyday morning before working!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

when you have had a hard life and lost your confidence, when somebody else pretends the trauma did not exist it is like being trumatised all over again!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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The Key to be Confident

1!. Use clearasil it may cause confidence lol!. No seriously a zit free face causes confidence trust me i know!.

2!. the key to being confident it to be outgoing!. You have to detach yourself from the world and keep the stress away!. it will help your aura go from a foggy grey to a bright yellow!. (yes i believe in aura's lol)!.

3!. Be zen, at peace with yourself, first when someone says something to you, that you don't want to hear say whatever and walk off or turn away and ignore them!. that will leave the person confused and think wait-she-didn't crumble-in-heap!. trust me works everytime!.

4!. love yourself look into life not as one big test but as a destiny!. Uncle Iroh from Avatar once said, "Destiny is a funny thing you never know how things are going to work out, but if you keep an open mind and an open heart, i am sure you will find your own destiny someday!."

5!. Think about the positive things in life, the people you love, and care for, the things you have, the friends you hang out with!. Look into the positive insights of life!.

6!. Have a nice sweet treat candy, cake, soda, or chips!. You seem like you need a nice personal snack!.

7!. Compliment yourself, look into the mirror and see how beautiful you are!.

8!. Lastly, watch a comedy show with a studio audience (or not) like Psych, it is about 2 guys who work for the santa barbara police department and pretend to be psychics!. It is really funny, thrilling, and suspenseful and always brings your hopes up!.

Hope I helped, and remember to be confident, you must be happy and hopeful!. And don't forget walk away and say whatever!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Actually your subconscious plays a big part of your confidence!. If you keep having negative thoughts about yourself (IE: "I'm Ugly" " I'm Stupid" "I can't do it") it will affect your consciousness and affect your confidence!.

What you tell yourself affects your image of yourself!. Even if you really aren't that great (which I doubt) have a little bit of delusion!. Be a little bit full of yourself!. It's not BSing yourself, it's actually believing in yourself even if most people differ in your opinion (The f*&# with them, seriously)!. Trust me, take that first step if you really want to change, it works wonders!.

Number one confidence builder, be positive about yourself and believe in yourself!. And yes, love yourself!.

Here is how to love yourself:

Don't put yourself down, never!.

Tell yourself that you can, that you are great, fill your brain with positive images of yourself, even if at first you don't really believe them, just keep telling yourself good stuff about you and don't ever stop!. If you stop, then I'm sorry to say, but then you will deserve to have low confidence (of course, you will have your downs, this will happen many times, but don't get stuck in it, always get on the positive bandwagon again and again)!. This is important!. Your mind affects your reality!.

If you feel sad or bad, find something to get you out of that feeling, PRONTO!!! (No drugs, Laughter works, find funny stuff to watch, read, or hear)

Don't think pessimistically!.

Work out, take better care of your appearance and health!. Your body is your only temple in this lifetime, make the best one you can possibly make!.

Nurture yourself with knowledge and skills!. You gain confidence in being sure of what you are doing!. Making mistakes is good too, it gives you experience, so don't feel bad if you F up once in a while!.

Socialize more, talk to many people, but surround yourself to good and positive influences!. No druggies, people with issues, and sadly but true 'Losers'!.

Have better communication with family and existing friends!.

And a confidence builder that really has helped me, be humanitarian, help others when you think they may need help, volunteer, get things done (If you see trash in the side walk, do something and pick it up and throw it in the trash can), try to do what you think it's right and good for others!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Sure!.!.!.begin each day with a positive attitude about yourself!. Think of all your abilities!.!.!.and possibilities are endless! Focus on your future and goals are dare to dream! Feel good about them because to have dreams means you do have vision! Find your passion, and enhance your knowledge by researching all that you can towards that career! Take responsibility for self!.!.!.meaning mental and physical which require exercise routine and sensible diet, and proper rest!. Therefore that said change may be necessary!.!.!.which you can do!.!.!.but do so responsibly by asking your family doctor to help you with this!. Your doctor can also help you by referring you to counselling if you address your concerns about your low self-esteem!. Inform him/her about your situation so you can receive proper treatment if need be!.!.!.this is taking responsibility for self, which is another thing you are capable of because you are not afraid of change!. Be proud you are willing to work hard to gain reward of happiness!. Be prepared!.!.!.be organized!.!.!.start each day feeling refreshed, therefore shower each morning and/or evening with a bath to just breathe!.!.!.relax! Think of your wardrobe!.!.!.feel confident to come up with your own fashion statement!.!.!.something that you feel completely yourself in!.!.!.be glad about that!.!.!.because that part of you, no one can take away from you!.!.!.for it comes from within!. Feel good about that because that says you are okay with being yourself!.!.!.you are a leader!.!.!.not a follower!.!.!.therefore that in itself makes you very independant! Expand your thinking!.!.!.join a volunteer program!.!.!.this will help you achieve great social skills!. This will help enhance growth within yourself!.!.!.it will cause you to embrace challenge!.!.!.but you will feel great knowing you did something to help someone else's world get a little bit better and brighter from their world of despair! Well, these are a few simple things you can do!.!.!.to work towards change!. If you want change!.!.!.change your thinking!. Don't forget to smile with confidence!.!.!.for today is a new day towards many happier days filled with endless possibilities and opportunities toward success!. Hope that helps, thanks for asking!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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