If you are struggling to gain some confidence, we’re not that surprised. There are a lot of people that struggle with their confidence in today’s society and there are many reasons for this. One of them is the portrayal of how people should look and the way they should present themselves, leaving plenty of others feeling less than. You’re not less than though, and you need to gain some confidence in who you are, forgetting everyone else.
Julia Roberts for Elle Canada, Feb 2020 cover story
Figure Out The Root Of The Issue
The first thing that you’re going to need to do is figure out the root of the issue. Is the root of the issue something to do with yourself, or a problem that someone else has with you? If it’s the latter, then don’t change a thing because there is nothing to change. You do not need to change yourself to fit into anyone else’s mold of who they think you should be, and if you ever find yourself struggling with this, remind yourself that everyone is different.
However, if the issue is a problem that you have with yourself, then perhaps you can do something to sort this out. For example, if you’re self conscious about parts of your body, then perhaps making adjustments to certain things can help. Push up bras might be an option for example, or even some other clothing changes to flatter your body more. Sometimes it’s just about getting how you dress right and you will feel so much better.
Make Some Lifestyle Changes
There are times where lifestyle changes can make you feel much better. For example, exercise is one of the best things that you can do for yourself if you’re feeling down for any reason. Not only is it good for your overall fitness, but it’s amazing for your mental health also. Even if it’s just an hour every other day or so, something is always going to be better than nothing and we urge you to keep that in mind.
Change Up The People Surrounding You
The final thought that we want to leave you with is that perhaps you should look at the people surrounding you. They are supposed to support you, bring you up and be positive, not tear you down. If you notice that the people surrounding you are not doing that for you, and instead are part of the problem, it might be time to cut a few people off.
We hope that you have found this article helpful, and now see what you should be doing if you want to gain some confidence. At the end of the day, it’s all about how you feel about yourself and pretty much nothing else. We know that this is a big claim, but once you start feeling better about yourself and who you are, you will understand what we mean. We wish you the very best of luck with this, and hope that you can kick start your confidence asap.
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