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5 Simple Ways to Feel More Confident Every Day

By Vanessa Pruitt
March 20, 2017
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5 Simple Ways to Feel More Confident Every Day

To be a champ you have to believe in yourself when no one else will.

– Sugar Ray Robinson

What's holding you back from your dreams? I think if you ask yourself this question, you'll find at the root is a lack of confidence in your ability to achieve them.

A change in self-esteem and confidence doesn't just happen overnight. It's something that must be worked on day in and day out. But if you put in the work, I guarantee that you will see amazing results.

Get started today! Here are 5 simple ways to feel more confident every day:

1. Play Pumped-Up Music

Going to a job interview? Rock out to your favorite tunes on the way. Not only can music help put you at ease, but it can also give you a major confidence boost.

One research study at Northwestern University found that bass-heavy tunes could increase confidence. So, pull out that 90s hip hop album for a dose of self-esteem.

2. Dress the Part

When it comes to feeling confident, what you wear definitely matters. One study found that what you wear could have an effect on your performance.

When you know you look good, and you feel good in your clothing, you will feel more confident. Take the time and money to invest in good clothing that reflects how you want to feel, and hopefully, your attitude will follow.

3. Jump Right In

Sometimes when we're nervous or afraid, the best thing is to do it anyway. Are you nervous about giving that big speech? Just do it without thinking too much about it. You will make mistakes, and that's okay.

The more you jump in and do things even when you're afraid, the more confidence you will gain. You're proving to yourself that you can do things you never thought you could.

4. Give Yourself a Pep Talk

What we tell ourselves in our own heads has a lot to do with how confident we feel. If you're always psyching yourself out, it's time to change your inner dialogue!

Start giving yourself pep talks in your head. Tell yourself, “I'm smart”, “I can do this”, “I am worth it”, and every other positive thing you can think of.

The more positive things you can tell yourself, the more confident you will feel.

5. Turn to Your Friends

When you're feeling less than adequate, sometimes you just need a boost from your friends.

After all, who knows you better than your friends? They know how smart, funny, good looking, and talented you are, even when you're not feeling it yourself.

Tell your most encouraging friends what is bothering you, and I'm sure they will be willing to give you a pep talk of their own.

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What do you do to feel more confident? Let us know in the comments!

 

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Vanessa, founder of Nerdy Millennial, is a MS in Clinical Psychology Student and a scholar of Eastern Psychology, Neuroscience, and Nervous System Healing.
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9 comments

  1. Michelle23 March, 2017 at 09:45 Reply

    Love this! My hubby is a old school R&B singer so I for sure understand how much music helps!

  2. Raia Todd23 March, 2017 at 12:02 Reply

    I definitely do the pep talk… 😉 My hubby opts for the music.

  3. Emily23 March, 2017 at 13:26 Reply

    I do number 4 a lot, that one is really helpful. I love number one! Number two is so true too, I need to do that more. I have a VERY small wardrobe, I’m a minimalist – but honestly, I end up buying for my kids before me. I need to start putting me first too.

  4. linda spiker23 March, 2017 at 16:02 Reply

    Yes. Music is huge for me. As is sleep!

  5. Anya23 March, 2017 at 17:21 Reply

    This is very interesting, I find that music is big for my kids but me, nope. For me just diving right in does the trick.

  6. Kelsey24 March, 2017 at 14:18 Reply

    Love that this lists something for everyone…each of these doesn’t ring 100% true for me all the time…sometimes I LOVE music to pump me up, other times I can’t even focus with it on! But my kids LOVE music during school, so we find a balance! And yes, a pep talk is a great one…for me, it’s more like walking through the situation from an outside perspective! If I can get through the whole scenario, I usually find whatever it is to be less daunting! 😉

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  8. Rhonda Swan11 May, 2017 at 18:05 Reply

    YES! Don’t forget your support network. So important. Keep up the great work here, lovely lady. #BEunstoppable

  9. Alisha13 March, 2019 at 11:35 Reply

    I do pep talks regularly! I also find meditation helps as well. Calms the mind.

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