Confidence can be a tough thing to build up. We’ve put together some handy tips to help you out. If you’re still having a hard time even after trying these self-help ideas, don’t worry! We’ve also listed the ways you can find extra support and work on boosting your confidence with the help of others.
Not everyone is born with an inbuilt sense of self-confidence. Sometimes it can be hard to develop confidence, either because personal experiences have caused you to lose confidence or because you suffer from low self-esteem.
A confident person:
A confident person:
- Does what they believe is right, even if it’s unpopular
- Is willing to take risks
- Admits their mistakes and learns from them
- Is able to accept a compliment
- Is optimistic.
Tips for building self-confidence
There are a number of things you can do to build your confidence. Some of them are just small changes to your frame of mind; others you’ll have to work on for a bit longer to make them familiar habits.
- Look at what you’ve already achieved
- Think of things you’re good at
- Set some goals
- Talk yourself up
- Get a hobby