How to Feel More Confident When You Go Out in Public
Confidence isn’t something that most people are inherently born with. It is something that most people have to develop, grow, and maintain. Seeking to develop greater confidence in yourself—especially within your social spheres—is critical for your overall well-being and outward success. After all, if you have confidence in yourself, you will be more likely to attract good people and opportunities, as well as take care of yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually. Here are three tips and tricks to feeling more confident in your day-to-day life.
Wear Something You Like
Just as everyone should learn to feel confident in their own skin, they should also feel confident in their own clothing. That said, if it has been a while since you have updated your wardrobe, or your clothes just don’t seem to fit the way they used to, it may be time to invest in some new clothes. When you wear something that flatters your shape, fits your personal style, and helps you feel more attractive, you will automatically feel more confident wherever you go.
Smile More
Did you know that the old adage “fake it until you make it” actually has some truth to it? No, you shouldn’t act ingenuine or feel like you always have to put up a false front; rather, if you aren’t feeling great about yourself, doing things that counteract those internal feelings can actually help you feel better! One way of doing this is to smile more—even if you aren’t having a “smiley” day. Don’t feel confident about your smile? Maybe your teeth just need a little TLC. Keeping your teeth clean helps make your smile more beautiful and increases your confidence.
Stand Up Straight
Similar to smiling, practicing good posture is a simple thing you can do to help counteract any internal feelings of self-doubt or low self-esteem. But why does it work? Well, it has a lot to do with a little psychological principle: People not only pick up on social cues from their environment to tell them how to feel and behave, but their own behaviors can also influence how they feel. So, if you behave confidently, you will start to feel more confident. Crazy cool, right?!
While these are all outward things you can do to feel more confident in public, there are also plenty of internal things you can practice. Some of these include doing yoga, learning healthy coping strategies, and implementing positive self-talk. If you apply these tips and tricks, there is no doubt you will feel an increase of confidence and self-assurance wherever you go.
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