3 Instant Confidence Boosters

Everyday Confident

Take the time today to enjoy these 3 instant confidence boosters, from Everyday Confident - 365 Ways to a Better You.

Love yourself
Close your eyes and think of a person you love and trust and who you know loves you. It could be your best friend, your sister or your lover. Think about all the things you adore and appreciate about this person, and notice how wonderful that love makes you feel.

Now turn it around the other way. IMagine you are your friend, sister or lover feeling that same fee love for you. Believe in this love and really feel it. Try to see yourself the way this other person sees you. Even if you can only do it for a moment you will experience a warm flow of confidence.

Be good to others
React to others are you would like them to react to you. If you wait for others to behave in a particular way before you do so yourself you may well be waiting forever. For example, if you want someone to be affectionate toward you, make a point of being as affectionate as you can to them. You don't have to have a reason and don't expect any payback. Similarly, react to co-works in the way you would like them to react to you. If they are rude or unfriendly don't automatically take your cue from them. It's up to you to set the tone yourself.

Compromise, compromise
Saying 'no' to someone who wants you to do something can be very powerful, but it does not have to be unhelpful. You can always suggest a friend or co-worker who might be able to help out, or ask if they have considered such and such as an alternative.

You could also put forward a compromise such as 'I could do it for you next week when I am not likely to be so busy.'

Instant confidence - Snack Sensibly. Snack on dried fruit and nuts rather than chocolate or junk food for a long-lasting confidence boost. You may crave sweet things, but all you will get is a quick sugar fix that won't last long.


From Everyday Confident - 365 Ways to a Better You, by Jane Garton, published by Hachette, $19.95.

What is your favourite tip for instant confidence?