How to Build Your Self-Confidence

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No matter who you are, a little self-confidence can go a long way toward making your dreams come true.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A role model who exudes confidence
A video camera
A pad and pen
A playful attitude
And a few positive thoughts
A full-length mirror
And a tape recorder

Step 1: Consider someone confident

Think about someone who you feel radiates self-assuredness. Consider all of his or her traits and mannerisms, and then write down those that project confidence.

Step 2: List your positive traits

List all of your positive attributes, both personal and professional. Maybe you're a good listener or a dependable employee. Review your list a few times and give yourself a big pat on the back.

Step 3: Record yourself

Set up a video camera and record yourself role-playing an entire situation that requires confidence. Focus on your role model and your personal strengths.

Tip: If you don't have access to a video camera, stand in front of a full-length mirror and speak into a tape recorder.

Step 4: Review your performance

Review your performance, starting with your posture to your gesture. Anxiety often comes through in non-verbal clues, like hand-wringing or slumped shoulders. Come up with ways to handle these habits.

Step 5: Listen to yourself

Listen to your voice. Confident people speak at an audible level while those who speak in a hushed tone are perceived as insecure.

Tip: If you think you sound too stern, smile when speaking. Your voice will automatically take on a lighter tone.

Step 6: Watch what you say

Pay attention to your choice of words. Replace wishy-washy terms like "sort of" and "maybe" with more definite words like "certainly" and "definitely."

Step 7: Practice

Reevaluate all of your observations and continue to practice being "the new you." Your confidence, as well as your communication skills and persuasiveness, will rapidly grow.

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[Maxpow33r]

oh damn this involves leaving my house...IM NOT GOING OUT THERE~! !!!!

[bluelover404]

this was actually sorta helpful.  NO WAIT. this was actually CERTAINLY helpful. :p

[randomvim]

I have to buy all this crud in order to gain confidence? forget that; I'll just listen to Mrs. Roosevelt

[UmbreonAndEspeon1]

I used to think I was shy- I just have low self-esteem and I have to feel comfortable and accepted by people before I can talk to them freely. I'm quite good at speaking my mind and opinions :D Most shy people have trouble with that.

[Iqbalzahra]

I'm too shy infront of pple but wen wiv my mates I tlk alot 

[Iqbalzahra]

I need alot if confident man

I'm tooo sht all da tme man but wiv my mates I tlk alot

[thatmcraftairsofter]

@silkuu1000 tru dat

[silkku1000]

Remember kids if you have self confidence you get plastic abs and a cape.

[hafzhaseeb]

hi

[mikepousti]

something special here…



[hummingbirdcanada]

how to build self-comfidence you will need: Self-Confidence

[notmyself]

1:12 sniffing wig XD