How To Build Self Confidence in Others

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Shameless flattery isn't the only way to boost someone's self-image.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Time to spend with the person
Patience to encourage life changes
And the wisdom to compliment wisely
A dog

Step 1: Encourage exercise

Lure the person off the couch. Studies show that exercise raises confidence, so you'll both get a self-esteem boost.

Tip: Strength training, in particular, has been shown to make people feel better about themselves.

Step 2: Get him a pet

Get him a puppy—particularly if the person who needs to feel better about himself is a child or a senior citizen. Research shows that both groups benefit greatly from dogs' legendary unconditional love.

Step 3: Encourage him to volunteer

Encourage the person to become a volunteer. They'll feel good for helping, and it'll remind them of how fortunate they are.

Step 4: Encourage writing

Urge the person to pen a poem. Writing verse has been shown to raise self-esteem by producing endorphins, the so-called "feel good" chemicals produced by the brain.

Step 5: Compliment him

Use praise wisely. Research shows it's better to compliment a person for working hard than being smart, because the latter will cause a major drop in confidence every time the person fails at a task.

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[dreamlooped]

Beautifully made. :)

[xRockerChicax]

he's not emo dude... thats so stereotypical

[DebraGanoTV]

Hi Howcast. It's beautiful. Keep it up :)

[sharksrock1000]

u will need-

more lightbulbs.

please.

[MRCAB]

Getting them a puppy is a horrible idea.

[ohgoodjoy]

This video is very nice. A refreshing change from all the silly, yet entertaining howcast videos

[PotatoVegan]

do u know what my dad said about this?

"that's how i met ur mother"

[frumpy4]

i dont have any of those things

[Boobiesssssssss]

@thokih1 rofl xD

[rbrine01]

Everything said in the video is true from my experience.

[Aprinsa]

1 - strength training. YES. I have recently started working out, and even though I am making more gains there than in my arms and enjoy running, it's the push-ups that make me feel different. I carry myself differently. Plus, it's your triceps that allow you to hug someone firmly and hold something more tightly in your hands. I have seen the difference. It's like I hold everything differently - myself, others, objects. :P

2 - yeah, when people call me smart I end up feeling bad because I'm not.

[thokih1]

step one , buy him wow..