1. Dress razor-sharp
Although clothing doesn’t compose the man, they surely influence the way he feels about himself. No one is more aware of your physical look than you are. When you don’t look high quality, it changes the way you carry yourself and interact with other people. Use this to your advantage by taking care of your personal appearance. In most cases, bathing and shaving regularly, wearing clean clothes, and being cognizant of the latest styles can make important improvements.
This doesn’t indicate you need to spend a lot on clothes. One great law to follow is “spend twice as much, buy half as much”. Rather than buying a bunch of cheap clothes, buy half as many select, high quality things. In long run this decreases spending because expensive clothes wear out less easily and stay in style longer than cheap clothes. Buying less also helps reduce the clutter in your closet.
2. Walk quicker
One of the easiest ways to tell how a person feels about herself is to examine her walk. Is it slow? tired? painful? Or is it active and purposeful? People with confidence walk quickly. They have places to go, people to see, and important work to do. Even if you aren’t in a hurry, you can increase your self-confidence by putting some pep in your step. Walking 25% faster will make to you look and feel more important.
3. Good Postures
Similarly, the way a person carries herself tells a story. People with drooping shoulders and tired movements show a lack of self-confidence. They aren’t enthusiastic about what they’re doing and they don’t consider themselves important. By practicing good posture, you’ll automatically feel more confident. Stand up straight, keep your head up, and make eye contact. You’ll make a positive feeling on others and immediately feel more alert and empowered.
One of the best ways to build confidence is listening to a motivational speech. Unfortunately, opportunities to listen to a great speaker are few and far between. You can fill this need by creating a personal commercial. Write a 30-60 second speech that highlights your strengths and goals. Then recite it in front of the mirror aloud (or inside your head if you prefer) whenever you require a confidence boost.
5. Gratitude
When you focus too much on what you want, the mind creates reasons why you can’t have it. This leads you to dwell on your weaknesses. The best way to avoid this is intentionally focusing on gratitude. Set aside time each day to mentally list everything you have to be grateful for. Recall you’re past successes, exclusive skills, loving relationships, and positive momentum. You’ll be amazed how much you have going for you and motivated to take that next step towards success.
When we think negatively about ourselves, we often project that feeling on to others in the form of insults and rumor. To break this cycle of negativity, get in the habit of praising other people. Refuse to engage in backstabbing gossip and make an effort to compliment those around you. In the process, you’ll become well liked and build self-confidence. By looking for the best in others, you indirectly bring out the best in yourself.
7. Sit in the front row
In schools, offices, and public assemblies around the world; people constantly struggle to sit at the back of the room. Most people prefer the back because they’re afraid of being noticed. This reflects a lack of self-confidence. By deciding to sit in the front row, you can get over this illogical fear and build your self-confidence. You’ll also be more visible to the important people talking from the front of the room.
During group discussions many people never speak up because they’re fearful that people will judge them for saying something stupid. This fear isn’t really justified. Generally, people are much more accepting than we imagine. In fact most people are dealing with the exact same fears. By making an effort to speak up at least once in every group discussion, you’ll become a better public speaker, more confident in your own thoughts, and recognized as a leader by your peers.
9. Work out
Along the same lines as personal appearance, physical fitness has a huge effect on self-confidence. If you’re out of shape, you’ll feel insecure, unattractive, and less energetic. By working out, you improve your physical appearance, energize yourself, and accomplish something positive. Having the discipline to work out not only makes you feel better; it creates positive momentum that you can build on the rest of the day.
Too often we get caught up in our own desires. We focus too much on ourselves and not enough on the needs of other people. If you stop thinking about yourself and concentrate on the contribution you’re making to the rest of the world, you won’t worry as much about you own flaws. This will increase self confidence and allow you to contribute with maximum efficiency. The more you contribute to the world the more you’ll be rewarded with personal success and recognition.
See Also:
Quick Tips to Improve Self Confidence
http://www.spoonfeeding.in/2011/04/quick-tips-to-improve-self-confidence.html
10 Tips to Improve Interpersonal Skills
http://www.spoonfeeding.in/2011/06/10-tips-to-improve-interpersonal-skills.html
Improve your Brain Power - Memory http://www.spoonfeeding.in/2011/06/improve-your-brain-power-memory.html
How to have a Great conversation http://www.spoonfeeding.in/2011/06/how-to-have-great-conversation.html
How to manage failure - APJ Abdul Kalam's Experience
http://www.spoonfeeding.in/2011/04/how-to-manage-failure-apj-abdul-kalams.html
Ways to Boost Your Brainpower
http://www.spoonfeeding.in/2011/05/ways-to-boost-your-brainpower.html
