Face your Fears - be Self Confident!

Self-confident people are admired by, and also motivate others. They face their fears and know that no matter what obstacles come their way, they have the capacity to overcome them. Self-confident people tend to see their lives in a favourable light, even when things aren't going so well.
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Happiness (or your misery) depend in a great part upon what you tell yourself and what you choose to believe and what not.

​Confidence is not something that can be learned like a set of rules; confidence is a state of mind. Confidence comes from acceptance of your own body and mind, and  the belief in your own abilities.

Low-confidence can be a result of many factors including fear of the unknown, criticism, being unhappy with own appearance, poor time-management, lack of knowledge, previous failure, and so on. 

People with long-term low self self confidence issues generally see the world as a hostile place and themselves as its victim. As a result, they miss out on experiences and opportunities, and feel helpless about changing things.

There are a number of simple things that anyone can do to boost his or her self-confidence. To name a few:

• Planning and preparing for the unknown. Break down tasks into smaller tasks and plan as many as you can.
• Positive thoughts. Stay away from all negativity! Remind yourself that, despite your problems, you are a valuable person. Never give up. Never accept failure. 
• Highlight your strengths and successes and learn from your weaknesses.
• Make three lists: (get a friend to help you with this) a list of your strengths, your achievements, and one of the things that you admire about yourself. Read through them regularly.
• Identify any negative thoughts that you may have about yourself, such as ‘I am a loser’, ‘I never do anything right’, or ‘No one really likes me’.
• Look at your body language and image: Eat healthy meals, exercise regularly, and ensure that you are getting enough sleep. When you are speaking, look the person you are speaking to in the eye - keeping eye contact shows confidence. Pay special attention to your person. Dress in clothes that make you feel good about yourself. Style your hair.

In conclusion, the most important thing is the belief that you can be better. You play a huge part in your happiness, and you can greatly increase it by taking action and changing your attitude toward yourself. You are responsible for yourself. Your happiness (or your misery) depend in a great part upon what you tell yourself and what you choose to believe and what not.

​"If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." - Vincent Van Gogh