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by Anonymous on September 7th, 2005

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How can I improve my self-confidence and self-esteem?

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  • by emilyw on September 8th, 2005

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    First, here's a piece of advice that you may have heard before but I have found invaluable: in order for you to love others you have to be able to love yourself. So be proud of who you are, your accomplishments, and everything you do have, instead of thinking about what you do not have or what you could have. Although it is commendable to aspire to become a better person or lead a better life, I think a person should appreciate the life s/he has before trying to make it better; if you're trying to fix something about you that you'll never be happy with then you'll always be unhappy. The second thing I'll say is to never let anyone make you feel otherwise. If you believe in yourself and do things the way you want, to the best of your ability and that's all you can expect from yourself.

    Of course this is all easier said than done, and comes mostly from the inside. So referring to external sources of self-confidence I would suggest getting involved in group or volunteer activities that allow you to contribute/participate in a greater good/purpose. I find that having a communal or supportive group of people all with the same goal allows people to start something together, endure challenges, and overcome these challenges to accomplish something helps. If you're a physically active person, I would highly recommend trying martial arts--not only does it teach discipline, propriety, conduct, it allows you the release and environment where everyone is starting out just like you; skills you learn and ability to do them come from you and no one else, making you feel very accomplished, all in a supportive environment [hopefully if it is a decent instructor :)]. If not so physically active, I would encourage volunteering at a hospital, food bank, Habitat for Humanity, or some kind of charity. Here you can gain the confidence in knowing that your abilities and work was appreciated by someone who needed it.

    Good luck! :)

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    • Thanks.

      Anonymous

      by Anonymous on September 9th, 2005

    • Well written, with excellent suggestions.

      Jodie44

      by Jodie44 on September 12th, 2005

    • GOOD ADVICE

      GAZOO548

      by GAZOO548 on September 13th, 2005

    • Very well stated! Thank you for taking time to put it into words.

      MyKinKStar

      by MyKinKStar on September 13th, 2005

    • Nicely written, this piece of advice really works....... I've have tried it.

      Anonymous

      by Anonymous on September 15th, 2005

    • Go to this website: http://www.nicholasfinnegan.com/
      I've used it and it's the most powerful self esteem building system on the internet. 240% more self esteem in 4 days, you can't get any better than that. I noticed fascinating results in only the first week. good luck

      BillFarley

      by BillFarley on October 24th, 2008

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