Looking for ways to boost your confidence? In this article, we’ll go through 5 useful ways to build your self-esteem!

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Why you want to work on your confidence

Having a healthy level self-confidence will improve your life in various ways. By building confidence, we improve our relationships and feel better about ourselves and our qualities. Even in terms of manifestation, working on your self-esteem has a lot of benefits!

When possessing high confidence, you become open to try new things which makes you seize new opportunities faster: it also makes you more open and receptive to receive the things you actually want. A high level of confidence also indicates freedom of fear, doubts and anxiety and a sense of greater self-worth, which are all beneficial when it comes down to using the law of attraction to manifest our desires.

Want to read more about manifestation? Take a look at How To Manifest: Beginner’s Guide.

5 ways to start building your confidence today

Below I have listed 5 powerful and proven ways to enhance your self-esteem – and improve your life in general.

1. Become aware of your positive qualities

Becoming aware of our talents is a powerful gateway to increasing your self-esteem. We were all given a gift, but it is up to us to discover what that gift is. Take the time to reflect on yourself and create a list of all your positive characteristics and abilities. This overview will create awareness in a very easy way and remind you of your (hidden) talents! If this is challenging, you could always ask a friend, partner or family member to name a few positive qualities about you.

When we are aware of what we can do, we can use it in powerful ways to improve our lives.

2. Set and enforce boundaries

Seriously, stick up for yourself — and establish healthy boundaries!

Establishing healthy boundaries helps us protect from manipulation, being taken advantage of and from neglecting our own needs. These boundaries also helps us define which thing to say “no” or “yes” to. It’s important to be clear about these boundaries and to be able to communicate about them. Without clear communication, others may cross your boundaries without being aware of them.

Being able to openly communicate your boundaries to other people is also a sign of self-confidence. It makes people less inclined to cross your boundaries in the first place and protects you from being taken advantage of. Not only will you appear more confident, you will be also doing yourself and your mental wellbeing a favor.

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3. Stop comparing

Although it is common to make comparisons, it often has the opposite effect when it comes down to building your self-confidence. It’s important to remember we all have our own lives. In areas you succeed with ease, another might fail – and the other way around. We all have our own life lessons to learn.

Comparing takes your focus off your own personal journey, and believe me, that’s not where you want to put your energy in! Remind yourself of your achievements and what makes your life beautiful, because on the other side of the fence, there is probably someone out there that wished they were living your life.

Want to read more about expressing gratitude? Take a look at Why Gratitude Boosts Your Manifestations.

4. Take responsibility for your actions

Everyone has made mistakes at one point, and that’s completely natural — and a part of life. It’s important how we respond when being confronted by our mistakes; or experiencing the consequences of it. Blaming the world, others or external circumstances for our mistakes is not the way to get things done when you’re serious about building your self-esteem.

When we reflect on ourselves and eventually come to terms with our past mistakes, it’s time to forgive. Forgiving yourself is not disregarding your mistake, it’s quite the opposite: it’s about taking responsibility and moving forward, instead of dwelling on it. Also, admitting mistakes also makes you appear a lot more confident in front of other people.

5. Focus on personal goals

Goal setting and focusing on yourself are powerful ways to boost your self-confidence. It’s important to take those steps towards your goals, though! Not only will it give you a sense of fulfillment, taking proactive action towards your personal goals has been proven to build your self-esteem!

Setting your personal goals give you focus, provide direction and motivates you to improve yourself. Working towards achieving them also boosts your feelings of self-worth. Remind yourself that your personal goals don’t have to be grandiose. Even with small achievements along the way, you are already building our confidence with each step you take!

Takeaway

The best way to build your self-confidence is through practice. If you’re currently struggling with low self-esteem, I believe these 5 ways will definitely help you get right on track! Self-improvement is a beautiful thing. Let me know if these have been a help to you or if you already apply them in your daily life!