A Complete Guide to Improving Your Confidence

"Confidence" is arguably one of the most studied subjects in the world of psychology. Poets and authors—throughout human history—have extensively written on this subject. In all these publications and poems, it is clear that confidence is a product of our interactions, our views on life, and more importantly, our interpretation of success and failure. Fortunately, it is possible to rebuild self-confidence, regardless of our past failures or our skewed view on life. The following is a complete guide to regaining your confidence.

Review your life priorities and concentrate on what makes you happy.

The internet has changed how we view the world and, more importantly, how we choose our priorities. Unlike seven decades ago, we are a product of our friends’ lives on Instagram and Twitter trends. Although these platforms have redefined communication, they have changed how people spend time—specifically, free time. Lack of prioritization in our lives has hugely affected how we view ourselves and how we define success. Fortunately, regaining charge of our lives—through prioritization of what makes us happy—is a game-changer in regaining our confidence. Thanks to endless planning tools, we can change how we plan for activities and how we choose our interests.

The internet allows us to explore the world and connect with people with the same interests as us. Pundits believe that this ability—if used effectively—is a game-changer as far as self-confidence is concerned. If you are interested in painting, for example, there are thousands of virtual painting clubs around the world. For inspiration, there are endless hashtags we can follow. In the last two years, for example, hobby-based trends on Instagram have become more popular. According to social scientists, this is an indication that people now understand the importance of prioritizing on what makes them happy.

Improve how you look and how you dress.

Fashion psychology might be a relatively new niche in the fashion world, but it is as old as dressing and beauty. According to professionals, how we dress and how we look has a significant impact on our self-confidence. Different schools of thoughts have different views on fashion and beauty, but they all agree on the importance of these two subjects to confidence. Changing wardrobe, for example, has massive potential on how we contribute to departmental meetings and eventually, make us productive. Including some fashion items on your wardrobe can also make us more social to our office colleagues.

On the other hand, makeup is the best—and the final—item in attaining an ideal look. Getting the right makeup routine, or learning how to get straight eyebrows or a specific face routine is a game-changer in achieving that perfect look. In an office setting, for example, straight eyebrows have the potential of changing how colleagues view you and your contributions to the firm.

Develop a long-term view on life and personal growth.

Did you know that the leading cause of low self-esteem among the US adults is unaccomplished short-term goals? According to Forbes, most people set unachievable goals, which instead of helping them to make life better; they create an avenue for self-doubt. Conversely, long-term view—on personal growth—is the safest way to handle short-term frustrations and disbelief. Unlike short-term goals, long term goals require consistency—which builds character and a sense of control.

According to experts, long-term goals are also an avenue to self-discovery. If the long-term goal is to develop a saving culture, saving money for 12 months is a chance to rediscover more about you and, therefore, relearn your abilities. However, a short-term goal on savings can be an avenue to learn half-truths. Short-term goals also apply to relearning life habits such as eating healthy. A long-term approach to diet allows you to discover that life is not full of absolutes.

In conclusion, regaining self-confidence is multifaceted. With an objective self-discovery period and an appropriate remedy, regaining self-confidence is not farfetched. However, balancing all the above solutions is critical.