How often do you come across a friend or a family member who continually complains about their lack of self-confidence? Chances are that it is a lot. And, you aren’t the only person with such misconstrued views and perceptions about yourself because there are so many others on the same boat as you. They could play with the best bookie but at the same time, struggle with themselves own self.

How do you correct the lacking self-confidence?

This article will explore some of the most productive ways in which you can harbor a better you. 

Stop with the negative self-talk

Self-doubt is the biggest trigger for the lacking self-confidence. You could achieve so much in life, excel in things that no one else in your family does and still look down upon yourself because of your head, the train of thoughts that infiltrate your mind. The best way to restore your lost self-confidence is by talking positively about yourself. Even if you have a hard time accepting yourself, get rid of the nagging thoughts.

Celebrate small wins

Our life is composed of a mix of ups and downs, just like a roller coaster. In some cases, we win and in some, we don’t. And, both of them are part and parcel of our life. However, when we struggle with lacking self-confidence, we prioritize those losses and fail to celebrate those wins. This is where you need to stop. Instead of looking at things in a negative light, you need to start celebrating those small wins that define your purpose.

Accept yourself for who you are

There’s no one like you and there’s no one else you have to be. This is one of the crucial factors that most people miss out on. You need to realize that nobody will love you the way you love yourself. And, the first step towards self-love and improving self-confidence is self-acceptance. As hard it is to accept this, you need to realize that the more you accept yourself, the better your perceptions about yourself become.

Step out of your comfort zone

Sometimes, the reason we lack self-confidence is that we fail to acknowledge our potential. And, there’s no way you can explore your potential if you keep yourself cocooned in your comfort zone. Instead, you need to step out, take your chances and grow with them. Sometimes, that’s all that you need to do. Challenge yourself.

Surround yourself with optimistic people

The people you surround yourself with make a lot of difference. If you are surrounded by people who question your capabilities and consistently try to put you down, chances are that the same will gravely affect your self-confidence. Instead, surround yourself with people who will talk you up about your small wins, celebrate you and will make you feel valued. It could be your friend circle or even the kind of people that you have at your workplace or even at home. Sometimes, all you need to do is be comfortable with the people you surround yourself with.

Celebrate small wins

It is one thing being neglectful of yourself and it is another thing not being appreciative of your small wins. It doesn’t matter if you didn’t end up doing the best you could or it wasn’t a very big achievement, celebrating your small wins allow you to make the best out of yourself and enable you to see yourself in a positive light. When you achieve things, as small as they are, and celebrate them, it becomes very easier for you to drive out the negative swirl of emotions and negative self-talk that you harbor within your mind, day after day. 

Do things you don’t like

Limitations make us very restrictive with our lives. If you don’t take chances and only stay enclosed in doing things that don’t challenge your capabilities, it will make you question your capabilities and what kind of things you can do with your life. It doesn’t necessarily have to be very something big but when you challenge your limitations, it makes you feel accomplished in a lot of areas in life that you didn’t think was possible before that.

Do things you are good at

When you have negative things swirling in your mind at an alarming pace that is making you question your capabilities, we’d recommend that you focus on doing things that you are good at. When you do things you love, chances are that you’d end up doing them the right way. This enables you to acknowledge that you are capable of doing things that you didn’t think was possible. Sometimes, having small realistic goals surrounding these subjects can often take you a very long way. So, take up hobbies that you are good at or do tasks that you love doing.

Be kind

In a world where there’s so much bad and terror, there’s nothing that takes you to be kind. People need kindness and if you can extend that to them, it will make you feel good in return. Sometimes, all you have to do is share your clothes with someone that doesn’t have them. Sometimes, you can acknowledge someone’s struggles when they aren’t being their true self. All it takes for you to make this world a brighter place is to show some compassion. It could be towards animals too. And, when you do these, it will fill you up with feelings of fulfilment and comfort, one that you never experienced before.

Talk to a professional

Lacking self-confidence can stem from several issues that we keep bottled within ourselves. It could be trauma; it could be a nagging mental illness that you haven’t gotten a diagnosis for. Talking to a professional allows you to channel these thoughts more constructively and positively.

To Sum Up

Self-confidence and your mental health go hand in hand. If you aren’t prioritizing your mental health today, chances are that you are already missing out a lot in life. Work on yourself and bring out the best version of yourself that you genuinely start loving and appreciating.

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