Imagine what it would be like to feeling better about yourself and having more confidence in your abilities.

It’s simpler than you may imagine to build your self confidence and self esteem.

These simple techniques have been proven to help….

1. Self Talk
Negative self talk can limit you, increase your stress level, and affect your self concept. The first step toward change is to become more aware of the problem.  Once you’re aware of your internal dialogue, change it to positive self talk and notice the difference it makes to your self confidence.

You can change who you are by changing what you say when you talk to your mind. When you change self limiting statements to questions … “This is impossible!” to “How can I make this possible?”

"The More You Praise and Celebrate Your Life,
The More In Life There Is To Celebrate!”
~  Oprah Winfrey ~

2. Looking Your Best
Being well groomed gives you confidence and your self esteem a real boost. You never know when you may meet a business contact.  If they don’t think you care about your own appearance how will they think you will handle their business.

3. Fake It Until You Make It
I’m sure you’re aware of the saying….Fake It Until You Make It!  In other words, if you put on a confident front it can help you feel confident on the inside which becomes obvious on the outside.  Before long you’ll be ‘beaming’ with confidence.

4. Use Positive Eye Contact
When speaking to someone look them in the eye.  You don’t have to turn it into a staring competition, look away occasionally.  (I’m sure if you’re anything like me you get totally frustrated when someone is looking everywhere else but at you..it makes you wonder if they are really listening or just cant wait to get away)

5. Fix Your Posture
How you stand definitely sends out a message to the world, and in turn, you will feel that message internally.  There is even scientific evidence that shows how posture affects your mood.  Slouching produces a down-low mood.  Standing tall and upright will actually lift your mood.

Stop and think for a moment of the impression you are giving others...As you walk along the street are your eyes looking at the ground… or ahead confidently, with a smile on your face?  Help build up your confidence by pulling back those shoulders, stop that slouch, and walk proud….and Smile.

6. The Golden Smile – A Smile Is Worth A Thousand Words
A smile breaks down barriers… Smiling illuminates your personality and encourages people to warm to you and makes an important and lasting impact.  Are you aware that it takes more facial muscles to frown than it does to smile?  Smiles are contagious.  Try It!

7.  Giving Thanks
Giving thanks to what you are, how you look, and what you are doing increases your self esteem & confidence.  Say “thank you” to yourself to everything you see, each smile you receive and all whom you meet. (My son thinks I’m quite strange when I say ‘thank you’ when I find a parking spot)

Don’t allow your dreams to fall by the wayside because you don’t feel you can achieve them.  Past experiences are only an indication of what you think you can achieve…Decide what you want to achieve… Follow through with Focus and Determination…and… Go For It!