Ways to Build Your Confidence

Ways To Build Your Confidence And Appear More Attractive 

Researches have consistently found a correlation between confidence and success. Confident people are perceived as being more attractive, they're better at sales and do well in the front of the room. If you'd like to see more of these characteristics in yourself, here's what you can do to be more comfortable in your own skin.

Smile.

It conveys confidence, regardless of what you're really thinking. Plus, many studies have found that smiling is highly correlated with whether or not a person is perceived as likable.

Work on your appearance

Whether this means buying a new outfit, getting a good haircut, fixing dental problems, or seeing an esthetician, people who look good on the outside feel better on the inside. In fact, researchers have found that when people think they are more physically attractive, they believe that they belong to a higher social class, regardless of how good looking they really are or their actual social status.

Be ready to tell a good story

Confident people are good conversationalists, but it's a skill that some people need to practice more than others. Are you planning a vacation? Remodeling part of your house? Running kids around to sporting events? Invested in a big project at work that's demanding your attention? Find something interesting to say when someone starts a conversation.

Practice good posture

Do not slouch .To correct yourself, roll your shoulders back and imagine pulling a string from the top of your head, elongating your spine and raising your chin so it's in a neutral, forward-facing position.

Learn from your mistakes

Confident people understand no one is perfect, and however you just screwed up, it's probably not the end of the world. Ask yourself: How important will this mistake seem in three months? If your mistake involves work, acknowledge your flub and vow to do better next time.

Don't worry about what people think

Instead of worrying about it, concentrate on what you want to communicate, such as asking good questions, not engaging in time-wasting small talk, and looking people in the eyes.

Be good at public speaking

Find opportunities to build this important skill. Before giving your talk, practice in front of family and friends. It's awkward, but will help you streamline what you want to say and envision being in front of the room.

Eliminate negative self-talk


Instead of saying "I can't do this", replace it with "I'm going to give it my best shot.". The key is to step out of yourself and look at your self-talk as an outsider. How would it make you feel to hear someone sitting next to you say "I'm so ( fat, dumb, ugly, slow, etc.) ?" Pretty harsh, right? Nurture yourself within your thought life, just as you would with someone else.