You deserve to feel beautiful. You deserve to feel comfortable in your own skin. You deserve to feel like you are enough. You deserve to feel confident.
Before you go any further, read those four sentences again until you believe them, because the first step to feeling confident is believing that you can and should feel that way. In this article, you’ll learn 5 easy habits you can develop that will help build your self-esteem. Here’s what you need to do to boost your confidence and feel like the queen you are!
Prepare ahead of time
If your confidence isn’t as high as you’d like it to be, you might feel anxious before starting something new. What if my work isn’t good enough? What if I say the wrong thing? What if my presentation doesn’t go well? To combat these limiting beliefs, be as prepared as possible before every situation. Whether it’s a potentially life changing event like a job interview or just starting a new semester at college, getting prepared beforehand will make you feel in control and confident. Have an idea of what you can expect and how you can maximize your chances of success. Give yourself enough time in the mornings to make a plan, and make the most out of the day ahead.
Stop comparing yourself to others
Everyone has a different life journey, a different body type, a different circumstance. There is no benefit to making unfair comparisons and dwelling on all the ways you don’t measure up to someone else. Instead, use others’ success as inspiration to work toward your own. Be proud of what you’ve accomplished so far, and focus on moving forward and improving for yourself, not to impress anyone else.
Mirror work
Throughout your day, highlight the things you love about yourself when you get the chance. An easy way to do this is through mirror work, a confidence building exercise that was made popular by renowned self-help author Louise Hay. Each time you look in the mirror, think or say out loud something positive to yourself. You might acknowledge a physical trait that you find beautiful, or after accomplishing a goal, look in the mirror and think or say, “I am so proud of you.” Mirror work will help you improve your confidence and your relationship to yourself.
Get to know yourself
Become comfortable with your individuality and the things that make you unique. With every decision you make, ask yourself whether you’re doing it because you truly want to, or because you’re following what everyone else is doing right now. Develop a solid sense of who you are by exploring your interests, your personality, and your future goals. Get to know and accept every part of yourself.
Make decisions that you’re proud of
No matter how much you work on building your self-esteem, if you’re making decisions that are harmful to yourself or others, your confidence will diminish. Simply being kind, honest, and helpful can boost your confidence. You’ll feel proud of the value you add to others’ lives, rather than feeling ashamed for hurting them. Besides treating others well, making decisions with your own wellbeing in mind is a huge confidence booster, too. Value yourself enough to make time for self-care, and make the choices that are best for you.
Once you start implementing these tips into your everyday life, you’ll be surprised at how much better you start to feel about yourself. I hope this advice helps you on your self confidence journey. Check out the Love Our Minds blog for more tips on self-development and mental health. Join the community below for free worksheets, journals, and other tools to help you become the best version of yourself!
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