Everyone needs to boost confidence from time to time and we have found some very helpful ways to make sure that you are always feeling in top form, with the empowerment and confidence to shine how you should, at your best. In our daily lives we can take on too much and become swamped with all the hassles and problems which we have to solve; so when you are feeling down or lacking in confidence the most effective ways to boost that confidence will be to focus on more positive and helpful things.

Many people find their confidence through different methods and while these are not all of them they have proven helpful for me as well as others.

A quick way of getting a boost in confidence can be to give yourself a bit of a make over or special treatment concerning your appearance. For most people simply looking good will aid in giving you that boost of confidence to get through an interview or tough meeting. Maybe you are meeting someone for the first time you want to make a good impression and if you are concerned about your performance, first impressions are made in 5-10 seconds, therefore your appearance and body language are of vital importance. While taking a little extra care and effort while preparing will not only make you look better but by looking better you will walk a little taller and assuming you are comfortable you will naturally act with more confidence and self control.

In a situation where what you tell yourself is just not enough or when going through a particularly long period of lack of confidence you may find it useful to find a Cheerleader or someone to support you. When I say cheerleader I do not mean pompoms and high jumps, but someone whose opinion you respect that can give you some daily advice, tips and encouragement. This is nice to have in times when you just cannot pick yourself up. Have someone on hand that you can call or visit when you need to, or even someone that just occasionally calls you just to cheer you up. It will make a huge difference to not only your life but theirs as well.

Another way to boost confidence is to actively seek and visualize your goals. As you should already be aware achievement and attainment of goals are worthwhile and solid steps which boost your confidence, but did you know that by simply visualizing the event step by step you are creating positive and confidence boosting in your conscious as well as subconscious? You will have a clearer idea of what you want and how to get it which can be just the boost of confidence that you may need. If you are unhappy with the person that you are now then visualize the person you want to be. Be specific and clear in your goals and visualization for optimal results and if visualization is not your strong point writing and recording may prove more useful for you.

Finally a key factor of confidence can relate to how you deal with and think about failure. If you can view failure as a learning curve and a situation to be experienced and developed from then you will be fine but for those whose failures still haunt them years later and drastically affect your confidence and self-esteem you will need to change the way you view failure. Especially when looking for employment, you may need to take a few rejections and miss a few opportunities before you hit the jackpot. It is imperative that you deal with loss failure or a missed opportunity as a learning experience, something to evaluate and draw new skills from. Analyze and articulate where you went well and where you need improvement. Failure is meant to be learnt from so the quicker you learn from your mistakes the quicker you will succeed.

There is a misconception that if you are talking to someone that you are communicating. This is not necessarily so. There is a difference between talking at someone and actually communicating. Talking at someone and not allowing an exchange of ideas does not promote a harmonious situation or solutions to a situation. For real communication to occur, an exchange of ideas needs to occur for understanding and possible resolutions.

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