What things can I do to improve my confidence?

September 26, 2010 10:53am CST
I have been dealing with a lack of confidence for several years now due to bad experiences. I think this has stopped me from reaching my potential, I feel trapped in it and need to get out of it. I keep thinking I'm not good enough (when it's not necessary true), socially I am not confident either. Any ideas to help me improve it? Cheers.
3 responses
@narayan2006 (2954)
• India
26 Sep 10
Lack of confidence results from inability to know one's true self.Therefore,we are constrained by our limited vision of the boundary of knowledge. But, in reality,everyone of us has huge and unlimited potential of mind. One has to have strong belief on one's unbounded and unlimited potential to achieve success in life.We are often unclear about our goals in life. Without a clear goal, all our actions and thoughts are misdirected and do not create the full impact. Confidence springs from one's belief on oneself and clarity of goal. Further,one can improve one's confidence level by developing positive attitude, in all situations.
• India
28 Sep 10
Thanks for awarding me the best response.I will be very happy if my few words will make you feel confident to win in every sphere of your life. Have a nice day!!
@wiwa05 (230)
• Philippines
26 Sep 10
Try to think positively in life - come to think of it, you're not the only one who suffers from this. There are also individuals who have had overcome this situation, and you deserve to overcome this as well so you'll become free and be happy for the rest of your life. ^_^ Believe in yourself always, and if you fail, DON'T EVER give up coz everything will fall PERFECTLY eventually one day if you'll just believe in God and in yourself that you can make it. Remember this: "As long as you're still alive, there's ALWAYS HOPE for everything. God bless! ^_^
• United States
26 Sep 10
Lower your standards and expect less. Think of it.