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  Always Look at the Good Side and Be Happy: Maintain a positive outlook
                 by focusing on the positives in every situation. Cultivating happiness and
                 optimism helps reinforce a strong sense of self-worth and confidence.

              Self-Confidence Building Tips
              Up to 85% of the world’s population is thought to be affected by low self-esteem but there are various ways
              to build up/boost up self-confidence.

              Following are the self-confidence building tips:
                 Think Positively: Cultivate a positive mindset by focusing on constructive thoughts and solutions, allowing
                 optimism to guide your perspective. Redirect negative thoughts towards positive alternatives, emphasising
                 opportunities and growth. Meditate to calm down and feel positive. Practice gratitude and mindfulness
                 to foster a more optimistic outlook and resilience in the face of challenges. Remember that your mindset
                 shapes your reality, so choose positivity to create a brighter path forward.
                Stay Happy with Small Things: Sometimes even very small things in our life serve as the source of great

                 pleasure. Always realise that we are blessed to have this gift of life and find joy in little events, jokes, talks,
                 etc. Being happy with what we have around us makes us joyous and satisfied. So, try to make the moments
                 of life full of laughter & smiles as it gives satisfaction and it is the main factor which gives self-confidence.
                 Stay Clean, Hygienic and Smart: ”Cleanliness is next to Godliness”. Our personal hygiene routine and
                 organised lifestyle will make us feel more confident while interacting with others because maintaining
                 cleanliness is a physical factor that helps in building self-confidence.
                 Grooming: Dressing is the action of putting on clothes and grooming is the process of making yourself
                 look neat, tidy and smart. The way we dress and groom sends the message that we are confident, smart
                 and sincere and makes a good impression of ourselves in society.
                 Set Achievable  Goals: Break down  larger  goals into smaller, manageable  tasks to build a sense of
                 accomplishment and confidence.
                 Celebrate  Successes: Acknowledge  and  celebrate your  achievements, no matter  how  small, to  boost
                 self-esteem and reinforce positive behaviours.
                 Practice Self-care: Prioritise self-care activities such as exercise, proper nutrition, and adequate rest to
                 promote overall well-being and confidence.

              Low Self-Confidence
              When your confidence is low, you struggle in your relationships and at work, you don’t feel happy, you
              don’t cope well with stress and you probably lack energy and motivation. Some factors that can decrease
              self-confidence:
              Low Self-Esteem: A generally poor self-image or self-worth can lead to low self-confidence.
              Negative Self-Talk: Constantly criticising yourself or doubting your abilities can erode confidence.

              Fear of Failure: Worrying excessively about failing can prevent you from taking risks and pursuing goals.
              Past Failures or Criticisms: Negative experiences or feedback from the past can linger and impact your
              self-confidence.
                   Do you know?


                   The author of the Harry Potter series faced numerous rejections before finding success. Her self-confidence
                   in her story and writing ultimately led to one of the most successful book franchises in history.




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