What do you do to boost your self confidence?

Philippines
February 6, 2009 6:36am CST
have you ever felt that you were lacking self esteem? What did you do to boost your confidence?
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6 responses
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
12 Feb 09
By doing more of what I am afraid to do. Of course that would also depend on what that task is, doesn't it? Usually when it comes to tasks where I have no self confidence in, I will try to do more of it to practice. As they say, practice makes perfect. That is only part of the equation. Practice also breeds familiarity. And when you are familiar with something, you then to have more confidence in performing that task again cos you know full well that you are able to perform that task and perform it well. So by practicig more often the things that you lack confidence in, you will grow more confidence in doing it with time to come.
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
12 Feb 09
• Philippines
12 Feb 09
So true!
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• Philippines
6 Feb 09
Hi there. Well, if I really need a confidence boost or some cheering up, I usually invite my close friends out for coffee or dinner. Most of the time, spending time with them, enjoying each other's company makes me feel very much appreciated and gives me a feeling of self-worth - enough to restore what confidence/self-esteem I may have lost due to certain circumstances.
• Philippines
12 Feb 09
You are so blessed for having wonderful friends! Yes, friends indeed help us bear up with life's little let-downs.
@plasma (673)
• India
6 Feb 09
Of course. I have been feeling low like this for the past 7 years. Unfortunately, I have been unable to resolve the issue fully and it has taken a good toll on my health and career. I have understood one thing - If you count on others to bring back your self esteem, it's not going to work and in fact, the reverse will happen. It has been observed that people whose confidence gets easily affected are highly emotional people. The trick is to think and do the exact opposite of what goes inside your mind when you come across such situations. Like, if you go to a place full of strangers and you're thinking, "Oh, boy! Nobody's going to accept me", just try to relax and think that you're in your home and you know all the faces. Just get up from your seat and approach those person/persons who seem to be avoiding you and you'll see miracle happening slowly. It takes a bit of courage but the reality sometimes isn't what feels to the eye. Best of luck and keep me posted. :-)
• Philippines
6 Feb 09
I hope you resolve your issues soon! I am pretty sure you can! What you said is true. When we aren't in our comfort zones all we have to do is relax. It has happened to me before back when I had social disorder. I needed to go out because I have a job interview. The thing is I haven't gone out of the house for 3 months! It took some bravery before I took the first out of the house. As I was waiting for a taxi, tears were almost falling because I had a weird paranoia people are staring. I just breathed in and reminded myself that there is really nothing that will harm me. I was cold and shaking during the beginning of the interview but later on I was more at ease.
@tigerdragon (4297)
• Philippines
6 Feb 09
i always tell myself that everything will be alright and everything that gone wrong are temporary. i read self motivational books to provide food for my soul to inspire me that i can do things with ease. i choose the movies and television programs i watch, i lessen watching the news cause it's all bad news and most important of all, i pray and say thank you to God for everything before i sleep.
@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
6 Feb 09
really my is pretty good, i think i am alright looking need some improvements, if i ever get my teeth fix it would help. i am more worry about my inner beauty.
• Philippines
6 Feb 09
Great! That is always more important!
@moneymaya (901)
• India
6 Feb 09
No never , I always think positive and remain my confidence refresh and for boost it up meditation required thanks for sharing