Advice for Self Confidence

• Overview

  According to Webster's Dictionary, self-confidence is "confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities." There is a balance to achieving self-confidence, because if you have too much, it becomes arrogance. If you are under-confident, it usually turns into insecurity. A healthy balance of self-confidence is a vital part of mental stability for all humans.

• Exercise

  Even though self-confidence is primarily a mental-health issue, physical health is linked to it. If you feel under-confident, exercising an hour each day will dramatically alter your mood. When you feel better on the outside, you feel better on the inside, too. Try to exercise at least three times a week. Don't make it a temporary routine, dedicate yourself to working out for the rest of your life.

• Eat Well

  A healthy diet is vital to maintaining a balanced level of self-confidence. Eating poorly reveals a lack of self-control and indicates a low level of self-respect for your own body. Making a conscious choice to avoid junk food and soda means that you want to feel better about yourself and that will help you mentally. But as you continue to eat healthy foods, your physical appearance will become more attractive. When you find yourself attractive, you will become more confident in general.

• Socialize

  There are many ways to socialize that don't put you in danger of embarrassing yourself. Healthy social groups are found in churches, whether small groups or Sunday services, as well as community clubs. Check your local library for book clubs or other free groups open to anyone. The more time you spend with others, the less self-conscious you will become. Paired with exercise and a healthy diet, you will eventually become so self-confident that you never knew you had a problem before.

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