New Year’s is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time for a complete do-over. It’s the time to reset and start fresh with new goals. It’s also the perfect opportunity for you to boost your confidence so you can have an optimistic year. So, let’s take a look at some steps to get you back to feeling confident and fabulous.
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Practise positive self talk
It’s easy to put yourself down, and by doing so you dent your confidence levels. Instead, try positive self-talk. Start each day by reminding yourself of all of your achievements and skills. For example, instead of thinking “I can’t do this”, replace it with “I’ll try my best”. This small change in the way you view each day and task will help your confidence no end.
Set realistic goals
You’re probably writing a list of resolutions ready for the new year, but it’s important to make sure these goals are realistic. So, instead of aiming to lose 100 pounds in 2024, you could instead focus on feeling happier in your own skin. And, if you do hit your 100 pounds mark you’ll feel even happier. Setting realistic goals will make it easier to achieve and therefore boost your self-esteem in the process. It’s important to remember that it’s about progress and not perfection.
Focus on your physical health
You already know how important it is to look after yourself, but not only does focusing on your physical health make you well, healthier, but it also makes you happier. When you exercise and eat well you naturally boost your endorphins, which makes you feel happier and more energetic. When you’re healthy and more active you’ll feel so much better.
Have some dental work done
Your smile is the first thing anyone notices about you, and if you don’t feel confident about your smile then your confidence may be affected. If you’ve been putting off dental work, now is as good as any other time to take action. Whether it’s a simple cleaning or you’re looking for more work done like veneers, taking care of your oral health will make a difference to your confidence. A great smile not only improves your appearance but instantly makes you feel more self assured when flashing a smile.
Surround yourself with positive people
Having supportive and positive people around you makes a world of difference when it comes to your confidence levels. Make sure you surround yourself with people that support you, inspire you and believe in you as much as possible. Try to avoid anyone that drains you or puts you down in any way. This might not always be possible, but avoiding it when you can will help the way you feel about yourself.
Invest in yourself
Perhaps you’ve not been feeling the love lately because you’re stuck in the same rigmarole of life. Why not invest in yourself? Whether that’s a new skill or taking up a new hobby, when you’re continuously learning you’re also building a sense of accomplishment, which will boost your confidence.