Self-Confidence

Did you know research proves people with self-confidence make more money, have better relationships, and are more successful than those with less confidence? Confidence is a skill you can learn and improve upon — whether you’re lacking confidence about your appearance, abilities, or social skills. We offer dozens of articles to help you understand why you lack confidence and the skills to boost your levels of self-confidence.

How To Love Yourself and Be Confident: 26 Ways To Cultivate Self-Worth

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Why is it that we have such a hard time loving ourselves?

Even when we know in our heads we are worthy and deserving of love, we don’t feel it in our hearts.

We don’t believe it when a loved one says, “You’re beautiful, smart, and capable.” Instead, we believe that little inner voice whispering, “You’re ugly, stupid, and unlovable.”

Do you think it’s crazy when you don’t love yourself?

I mean, really, it’s beyond absurd — it’s kind of warped.

We say negative things to ourselves we would never say to those around us, even those we don’t like.

We berate ourselves in ways we’d never consider berating anyone else. We hang on to our failures for years, sometimes for a lifetime, and replay them over and over.

It makes me sad to think about all the people in the world who don’t even like themselves, much less love themselves.

Maybe you are one of them. I hope not.

But the odds are that some of you reading this would like to trade yourself in for a better model.

Or at least trade in parts of yourself.

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16 Confidence Building Activities To Improve Your Life

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Ever feel like you’re caught in the shadows while others effortlessly soak up the spotlight?

Trust me, we’ve all been there.

There’s no question that people who exude self-confidence have many advantages in life.

Unfortunately, many people struggle with a lack of confidence from time to time.

But here’s the thing: confidence isn’t just for the lucky few — it can be learned, nurtured, and honed, just like any other skill.

But you can’t sit back and wait for confidence to come knocking at your door. You have to go after it and practice the skills that can change your outlook and beliefs about yourself.

Are you ready to start building your own confidence?

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Celebrate Your Body With These 29 Body Positive Quotes

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We all want to feel great, right!?

We all want to wake up happy, confident, and eager to embrace the day.

Well, a massive part of the equation is feeling comfortable in your own body. 

Encouragingly, the #bodypositivity movement is going a long way in helping millions cherish theirs. 

So in support of everyone learning to love the skin they’re in, we’ve curated a list of inspirational body positive quotes to uplift, inspire, and encourage.

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Wondering If You’re Attractive Or Pretty? 19 Signs You’ve Got It Going On

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You’re almost embarrassed to search “how to tell if you’re pretty” — because some people would immediately (and unfairly) label you a narcissist for doing so. 

But there’s nothing wrong with wondering: How do I know if I’m attractive to men?

And that’s what we’re discussing today.

We’ll begin with a short exploration of what it means to be “attractive” and close with clear signs that often happen to conventionally attractive folks.

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50 Of The Best Growth Mindset Quotes For Kids And Teachers

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One of the reasons teachers choose their profession is because they want to make a difference in the lives of children and positively impact their futures.

Believing that you can change someone’s future or have some kind of influence on their path in life requires teachers to have a growth mindset — a phrase coined by Dr. Carol Dweck in her bestselling book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.

Having a growth mindset allows you to believe that you can improve and change with practice and determination.

With a growth mindset, you view challenges with excitement and look forward to the opportunity to overcome them because you know you will get something out of the process and learn from your mistakes.

Those with a fixed mindset, who believe their traits, talents, and abilities are permanent and cannot be improved, are less likely to enjoy as much success in school, work, and life in general.

When teachers foster a growth mindset in the classroom, it helps students understand their full potential.

Teachers with a growth mindset teach their students that intelligence is moldable and expandable, which keeps students inspired to learn, even if they are facing failure.

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Master Badassery: 21 Ways To Be A True Badass

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You hear the word a lot, and you wouldn’t mind at all if someone used it to describe you.

But the question remains: exactly what is a badass?

And why is being a badass something you should aspire to? 

More to the point, what if you don’t feel like a badass, but you’d still like to be one? 

Welcome to the ultimate guide on badassery, its risks, and its benefits.

Read on to learn how to be a badass in every area of your life, whatever challenges you might face. 

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How To Always Be Authentic And Stay True To Yourself

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When was the last time you spoke out in defense of one of your most cherished beliefs?

What did you feel when the words came out?

Relief? Pride? Confusion?

Maybe you found, after saying the words as you’d rehearsed them in your head, that they didn’t really sound like you.

You held onto the part that was true and stifled your doubts about the rest.

You want to be true to yourself, but what does that actually mean?

And what will it cost?

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29 Signs Of Lack Of Confidence And How To Change

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Having confidence is a key part of living a happy life.

In fact, studies have proven that those with confidence make more money, have happier relationships, and are generally more successful than those who don’t.

When you’re confident in yourself, you believe in your abilities and maintain a sense of competence in everything you do.

Having low self-confidence undermines your faith in your ability to be successful and competent. 

Low self-confidence manifests itself in a steady feeling of inferiority that can prevent you from making progress and accomplishing your goals in life.

Interestingly, a lot of people don’t know exactly where they stand in terms of their confidence level.

They may feel confident in one area of their lives, but they lack it in another.

Many people have low confidence but aren’t aware enough to realize what is holding them back.

They don’t know why they don’t have the self-assurance that others seem to possess so easily.

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