"The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence" - Blake Lively
Siri, play 'Confident' by Demi Lovato, because I'm about to show my readers how to be more so. 🎵
1. Wear outfits that make you feel good (...or feisty)
What you wear has a great impact on how you view yourself. So make it a point to adopt a style that you feel confident in. Always remember, however, that you don't need to spend a lot of money on outfits and accessories to look great; often, less is more.
2. Take good care of the inside, as well as the outside, of your body
There are multiple ways to take care of your body. You can make sure you exercise regularly, stick to a skin care routine, put on hair masks, and so on. Here's a protip, reader, when you take care of your health, you will effortlessly radiate confidence. I'm sure you've heard the saying 'you are what you eat'. If the input to your body is good, you will glow on the outside.
Having said this, if, for example, you would like to lose weight or get rid of your acne, don't do it because you think being slim or having perfect skin is your shot at being beautiful/handsome. Instead, try all possibilities to do so because you respect your body enough to keep it as healthy as possible. Only then will you be truly happy and at peace with yourself.
3. Don't give a hoot about what people think
This one right here may be a little easier said than done. A little too often, we let people's (sometimes down right disrespectful) opinions get to our heads. Here's the thing, however: no two people have the same perception of the subject in question. What's beautiful or fashionable to one person may very well not be so to another. Also, people are always going to have something negative to say, and if you choose to listen to them, you'll get nowhere in life. So, if you're seeking ways to be more confident, taking people's opinions with a pinch of salt is the way to go.
4. Cut ties with people who make you feel bad about yourself
Unfortunately, there are too many people in the world who love to rain on one's parade. But just remember: bringing people down won't lift them any higher. Sometimes, the only way to safeguard a good, confident relationship with yourself is to remove toxic people from your life. It's okay, just say 'not today Susan!' (whilst gesturing like the little cutie in the gif), and walk away. Spending time with positive people will in fact lead you to a much healthier and more confident life.
5. Put your talent out there
There's really no point in keeping talent hidden. Make sure it's recognised. This will confirm that you're good at what you love to do and will do wonders to your confidence.
It's okay to feel low on confidence sometimes; it happens to the best of us. Try not to forget that many may look like they've got everything under control but deal with insecurities and with questioning themselves on a daily basis. What we can do is try our best with what we have. Because if you don't believe in and love yourself for who you are, you're telling others that you are not enough. And you are. You are enough, you are beautiful, but most importantly, you are unique.
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