Confidence, to me, is so personal. It's about how you feel from the inside and then what you showcase to the world. When you actually feel good, is the time when you start exhibiting how you're feeling, in your actions.
So today I'm going to be giving you ten tips on how you can boost your confidence level and show-off as a self-assured person to others. Some things are those that you can do right now and away, while some would need some extra work and conscious effort from your side. So we'll start off with the easy ones.
1. Sit Straight
Yes friends. Keeping your back straight is so important. And hell yes, I'm guilty of always having a slouchy posture, too, but I'm trying. It wasn't long ago that I was going through an article about good body postures. In it, they explained how slouching over is such a defeated pose. Whereas, if you're sitting straight and open, people perceive you as a much confident individual. They would want to talk to you more often and hence you'll have more chances of making friends.
So the next time, you see yourself stooping your head out of your shoulders, remind yourself to sit taller. You'll seem more self-assertive!
2. Exercise
I feel as I've grown older, my reason for exercising and getting into physical activity has changed drastically. Initially, I used to exercise to become thin and have a slim waist and lean legs, because society told me to look like a particular being. Whereas now, exercising to me is just letting my toxins out through sweat. Trust me, now I don't even get tired after exercise as I used to in the past. Now I feel much more energized and confident. And you are what you feel, right? So if you're more of a couch potato and don't really exercise and stuff, please do. You'll feel great!
3. Compliment Yourself
This will do wonders. Go, stand infront of a mirror. See what you hate about yourself. Look closely. Did you find something? You will, I'm sure. Is this something you're least proud of out of your appearance? Start appreciating it. In no time you'd be more accepting towards your flaws. Once you accept them, people around you will be no-one to to tell you how bad your flaws make you seem. You'd stop caring about people's opinions. Always remember, that your opinions about yourself are the only opinions that matter.
4. Compliment Others
It feels so good, you guys! Trust me. This also ensures that you are more on the giving side, rather than taking. It shows your generosity and bigheartedness. Also, this makes others feel good about themselves which make them happy. And seeing others happy makes you happy which heaves your self-esteem and confidence.
So the next time you meet someone, always make sure to give them an admiring remark. It works wonders.
5. Explore your Talents
Do what you can, to know what you can do. Not only does it make you a useful person but knowing you're capable of doing something in life, can greatly improve your confidence level.
6. Be Yourself
The world is in dire need of YOU. I keep saying this, I knowww. But man, I'm serious. Your journey to confidence starts when you decide to be yourself. You don't have to be pretentious. You just don't need to.
7. Surround Yourself with Positive People
People who appreciate you for what you're doing, these are the kind of people you want to be with. You guys, appreciation plays such a vital role in shaping you as a person and retaining self-assurance. And getting it from the people you're around and close to, brings that bar of confidence a thousand notches up. So the next time, you sit with someone who literally makes you feel like a more empowered person, don't let them go. Ever.
8. Write a Journal.
Record everything you do. Good, bad, worst. EVERYTHING. Two, three maybe ten, twenty years down the road, when you open that journal and flip some pages back, you'll realize how you've grown as a person. It'll be such a pumper for your confidence, in the long run. You might thank me.
9. Work towards Self-improvement.
To be very honest, I believe that you can take the horse to water but can't make it drink it. No body can enhance what you already have, until youre not willing to. Observe yourself, maybe microscopically, see what your shortcomings are, what makes you lag behind and work towards improving them. Knowing that you tried working towards achieving something is better than life long regrets, believe or not.
10. Smile.
If you don't do any of the above, just do this. Not only will you feel positive but also, people will percieve you as much positive and self-assured person. They start liking you more because there are supposedly much less people who are confident enough to show off their beautiful smiles. Remember, happy people are the most attractive ones!
I hope you enjoyed reading this post. If you did, make sure to lemme know in the comments section down below. I'd love to know if you have any tips to fuel self-confidence. Drop them in the comments section, too.
Good Bye and of course, Good Luck!
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