First, let me wish you all a very happy New Year. I hope that 2018 will be one in which you fulfil your ambitions and dreams.
Over the weekend I’ve been reading lots of articles about how to feel happier about yourself and more confident. I think there are times in our lives when all of us – even the most out-going individuals – suffer from low self-esteem. So what can you do to boost it? Here are a few tips:
- Don’t compare yourself with other people (it’s so easy to do this on social media). You’ll always find someone who you think is better at their job, has a more satisfying social life or is better looking. But you never know – they may also have their own areas of insecurity.
- Make a list of things you are good at and what aspects of your life you can feel positive about. Then remind yourself about these regularly. Talk yourself up; don’t do yourself down!
- When others praise you, don’t feel embarrassed and brush the compliments aside – accept that you deserve them and say ‘thank you’.
- When something goes wrong, accept that you’ve made a mistake but don’t continue to blame yourself. Get over it. But also use it as a learning experience and make sure you don’t make the same mistake again. If you feel you need more training or information ask for it. The only people who grow and develop are the ones that are willing to learn new things and take on board new experiences.
- Take the credit and give yourself a pat on the back when things go better than you had anticipated. Praise yourself.
- If you are feeling overwhelmed by work or jobs at home, promise yourself a reward when you’ve finished a particularly difficult or boring task. It can be as simple as a short break with a cup of coffee, or a five-minute chat with friends. If it raises your mood it will also increase your confidence.
- Even if you can’t afford the latest designer fashions always make an effort to ensure that you are neatly and appropriately dressed and have a good haircut. Knowing that you look good is one of the most important components of feeling confident.
- At the end of each day sit down and think for a few minutes until you come up with three things that you have enjoyed or that have given you pleasure. It will not only boost your mood but it will also make you realise how good life can be.
None of these tips are rocket science, they don’t cost anything and you can start putting them into practice straight away!
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Author: Diana Nadin
