3 ways you can build your confidence
Building your confidence is such a good way to boost your self-belief, self-esteem, and improve your overall well-being. When we’re more confident we feel more sure of ourselves, capable, and are more likely to push ourselves to go for what we want in life.
But when you’re suffering from low confidence it can feel hopeless and like a real struggle to pull yourself out of it so I wanted to share three ways you can start to cultivate confidence.
1. Change the comparison game
The only person you should compare yourself to is yesterday’s version of you! Social media has brought with it the ease of comparing ourselves to other people SO easily but so much of what we see online is a highlight reel. Hardly anyone is sharing the downs as much as they are the ups.
You might make the mistake of comparing your chapter 5 to someone else’s chapter 50. You’re on your own journey so put your blinkers on and focus on your goals and forget about what others are up to.
2. Practice positive self-talk
Do you find yourself latching on to a negative thought the second it enters your head eventually spiralling into a pit of horrible thoughts? Constantly digging yourself out isn’t doing anything for anyone, least of all you!
So the next time a negative thought pops into your head, replace it with a positive one reminding yourself of your strengths, your achievements, and all the incredible things about you.
Ask yourself “would I talk to a friend this way?” and become your own best friend.
3. Protect your energy
Your energy is sacred and you get to decide who has access to you and who doesn’t. It’s sad but true that some people in this world are just total energy drains - we’ve all met one, been friends with one, maybe even dated one! You know the type of person. After you’ve been with them you feel flat as a pancake.
You get to decide who you hang out with, when you hang out with them, and for how long. If you’d prefer some alone time when everyone is going on, you have the freedom to say no and go and spend that night investing in your self-care.
And more than that, you also deserve time to rest! You don’t have to say yes to every little thing if it means you suffer. Setting boundaries is a great way to figure out what matters to you and build that confidence.
Did these tips help you? I’d love to hear if you start implementing them into your life and feel the benefit!
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