Discover Your Strengths
Take the personality test at viacharacter.org to learn about your talents and strengths by answering questions about yourself. Understanding yourself is the first step to improvement.
Groom Yourself
This might seem obvious, but the impact of a shower or shave on your self-confidence and self-image is profound. Dress in clothes that highlight your best features. Simple steps can dramatically change how you feel about yourself.
Dress Nicely
Dressing nicely boosts your confidence. It doesn’t mean expensive clothes, but wearing something that makes you feel presentable and ready to tackle the world. Feeling good about your appearance can make a huge difference.
Photoshop Your Self-Image
Our self-image influences our confidence. Change your mental picture of yourself if it’s not a positive one. Understand why you see yourself the way you do and work on improving it.
Think Positive
Replace negative thoughts with positive ones. This skill can lead to great achievements. Train yourself to recognize and eliminate negative self-talk, replacing it with encouraging thoughts.
Kill Negative Thoughts
Be aware of your self-talk. When negative thoughts arise, mentally stomp on them and replace them with positive ones. This technique can transform your mindset.
“Know yourself and you will win all battles.” – Sun Tzu
Get to Know Yourself
Understand your thoughts and feelings. Start a journal to analyze why you have negative thoughts and focus on your strengths. Assess your limitations and determine if they are real or self-imposed. Deep self-awareness fosters confidence.
Act Positive
Acting positively reinforces positive thinking. Take positive actions, talk positively, and put energy into everything you do. Your actions shape your reality.
Be Kind and Generous
Being kind and generous boosts your self-image. Treating others well makes you feel good about yourself and enhances your self-confidence.
“One important key to success is self-confidence. A key to self-confidence is preparation.” – Arthur Ashe
Get Prepared
Preparation builds confidence. The more prepared you are, the more confident you will feel. View life as an exam and prepare accordingly.
Know Your Principles and Live Them
Identify the principles that guide your life. Live by them to give your life direction. Reflect on whether you act on your principles or just believe in them without action.
Speak Slowly
Speaking slowly conveys confidence. It shows that you believe in the worth of your words. Practice speaking at a measured pace to project confidence.
Stand Tall
Good posture can boost your confidence. Stand straight and tall to feel better about yourself and appear more confident to others.
Increase Competence
Competence builds confidence. Study and practice to improve your skills. Take small steps to develop your competence in any area you wish to excel.
Set Small Goals and Achieve Them
Set achievable goals and accomplish them. Each small success boosts your confidence, leading to larger achievements over time.
Change a Small Habit
Start with small changes, like writing things down or waking up earlier. Achieving these small goals can make a significant impact on your self-confidence.
Focus on Solutions
Shift your focus from problems to solutions. This change in perspective can enhance your confidence and effectiveness.
Smile
Smiling can instantly improve your mood and make you feel more confident. It also makes you more approachable and kind to others.
Volunteer
Volunteering helps others and boosts your self-image. The act of giving your time and effort can make you feel better about yourself.
Be Grateful
Practice gratitude. Being thankful for what you have can be humbling and rewarding, improving your self-image.
Exercise
Regular exercise is empowering and improves self-confidence. Even a simple walk can have significant benefits.
Empower Yourself with Knowledge
Knowledge is power. The more you know, the more confident you become. Continuously seek to learn and grow.
Do Something You’ve Been Procrastinating On
Tackle a lingering task first thing in the morning. Completing it will give you a sense of accomplishment and boost your confidence.
Get Active
Taking action, even small steps, is better than doing nothing. Activity leads to progress and learning, even if mistakes are made along the way.
Work on Small Things
Break down large projects into manageable tasks. Small achievements build up to significant accomplishments, enhancing your confidence.
Clear Your Desk
A clean desk can create a sense of order and control. It’s a small step that can make a big difference in your mindset.
Believe in Yourself
“Somehow, I can’t believe that there are any heights that can’t be scaled by a man or woman who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C’s. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy, and the greatest of all is confidence. When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable.” – Walt Disney
Believe in yourself and your ability to achieve your dreams. Confidence is the key to unlocking your potential.
