September 20th, 2011 
jvremec
Top ten techniques to improve self confidence and build self esteem
While it may be true that some people are naturally moreconfidentthan others, this doesn’t mean thatconfidence buildingskills can’t be learned. Here are ten top confidence building techniques that if practiced often will lead you towards becoming more assertive and help build your self esteem.
1. Good time management
2. Set personal boundaries
No one likes someone else invading their space. It’s important not to let someone you don’t know very well invade your space (known as passive aggressive behaviour and is a form of manipulation). You know when your space has been invaded because you’ll feel uncomfortable – it’s important to set boundaries there and then, either verbally or non-verbally, e.g stepping back to give yourself more space or using another form of non-verbal assertive behaviour.
3. Broken Record Technique
Sometimes difficult to do but when used correctly the Broken Record Technique can be very effective. You state clearly what you want (or don’t want) and when you meet with resistance repeat again and again and…A good time to use the Broken Record Technique could be when a salesman calls and presses you for a sale, try something like “I’m not interested, thank you.” A disadvantage with the Broken Record Technique is that the more you use it the weaker its effect will be.
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What is the one thing you would do to improve self confidence?
I am working on a project to help people improve self confidence. One of the things I plan to do is create a top 10 Tips for greater confidence.
Can you help me please – what is your number one tip?
Work as a checkout operater.
My self confidence sucks and I decided to go heads first and ask work if I could be a check op, I really do try and start conversations but its just not naturel for me I guess… but its getting better
Does getting rid of your braces improve self-confidence?
Also, does switching from glasses to contacts help to improve someone’s low self esteem?
yes and yes! getting my braces made me so much more confident and comfortable with smiling, especially in photos. everyone compliments me on my smile. also, contacts don’t necessarily make you look better, but glasses to me felt like a barrier between me and the rest of the world. contacts make me feel so much more open and confident. they’re also less of a hassle when you do sports
What is the best way to improve self confidence and self esteem?
I find that often time when speaking in a group I tend to get nervous when speaking and hesitate to offer my opinions/ideas because of the fear that it may sound stupid to the others. I often time stutter when I speak for that same reason. How can I just clear my mind and speak with confidence not caring about any mistakes. What is the best way to gain the confidence and improve my self esteem.
Sure, speaking in a group can be a nerve-racking experience, but I would just focus really hard on the main QUESTION (as if it is more interesting than the other people standing there, what they think of you or the way you stutter) Clear everything in your head, and just answer the question as if you had asked it – your answer should just then flow naturally
what are ways to improve self confidence in others and yourself?
ways to improve self confidence in others or yourself, or at least, ways to relieve self consciousness in others or yourself.
be yourself (but you must also have manners)
accept yourself. (e.g. if you feel you’re gay for the moment, then accept it)
accept on what you have (e.g. if you’re not that good in singing, don’t make a big deal about it)
laugh at your simple mistakes (everybody’s not perfect)
shrug off all negative perceptions from others, haters don’t really know you.
focus on the positive aspects of yourself.
focus on the positive aspects of others.
be interested on other people. (but not to the point of stalking them, give them privacy.)
How do you improve self confidence?
I have really low self confidence and I want to learn to help make it better. I just do not have confidence when It comes to girls.
But I fear rejection more than anything.
I suggest you get a MALE therapist to talk to about this if you are serious.
Fitness helps clear your mind regarding this stuff too.
Here are some good ideas:
1. Do something that gets your heart rate up a bit like, walking, running, biking, and swimming.
2. Eat Whole, Organic foods like: Broccoli, Cabbage, Organic Brown Rice, Beans, Spinach, Sweet Potato, Apples, and other fruits and vegetables in their Natural State.
3. Avoid eating corn, white bread, white rice, white potatoes, candy, sodas, chips, and anything else that you already know you shouldn’t be eating.
4. Drink clean water as your beverage of choice. Avoid Fruit drinks and fruit juices (unless YOU juice them yourself)
5. Stop smoking, drinking beer & wine, and drinking coffee.
6. Get 8 hours of sleep each night.
7. Hang out with people who want to be healthy.
8. Avoid anything with High Fructose Corn Syrup.
9. Look into taking a multi-vitamin.
Tone up the muscles:
1. Join a gym and get a trainer.
2. If you’re short on cash, start a light stretching & yoga regimen.
3. Do push-ups, and light dumbbell curls for the upper body.
4. As I said above, walk, run, swim, and or bike
5. Take an aerobics class, a yoga class, or some other fitness class.
6. Join the local YMCA.
7. Buy or borrow this book by Bill Pearl called GETTING STRONGER.
In the book, he describes everything you need for a great fitness plan.
8. Crunches & Curl ups for the abs.
Mental Health:
1. Get a friend to talk to each day about your feelings.
2. If you have some money or insurance, get a counselor to talk to.
3. Learn how to meditate.
4. Join a support group for the issue you’re dealing with.
5. Ask your Higher Self (or God) for guidance.
6. Start keeping a diary or journal about your feelings & thoughts.
7. Write a ‘gratitude’ list every night.
8. Do something that makes you happy each day like: listen to your favorite music, draw, paint, write, or anything creative.
9. Do something for someone else who needs help.
10. If the above suggestions don’t improve your mental health, talk with your therapist about the possibility of taking some medication.
11. Check out the book FEELING GOOD by David Burns.
Take care of yourself
Yam King