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But we say it's time to cheer up. We can listen to cheesy songs to keep our spirits up, and work on our smile-o-metre, for when we eventually venture out with this list provided from Psyblog. Stop comparing yourself to others. Compliment yourself regularly, either by looking in the mirror and saying something you like about yourself or writing it in a journal. Exercise consistently , at least 30 minutes of exercise several times a week, to strengthen muscles and to burn calories.

Improve your physical strength, and you may feel a sense of empowerment that can dramatically enhance your self-esteem. The mere act of smiling changes blood flow to the brain and can actually makes you feel happier and relieve tension.

2. Ask your partner or best friend what you can do for them today.

A smile sets off chemical and physical reactions within your mind and body, releasing endorphins that boost your mood. Focus on your accomplishments. And no important endeavor that required innovation was done without risk. You have to be willing to take those risks They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within. Mcintyre "Argue for your limitations and, sure enough, they're yours. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? You know more than you think you do. Benjamin Spock "Successful people have fear, successful people have doubts, and successful people have worries. They just don't let these feelings stop them.

Harv Eker "You can have anything you want if you are willing to give up the belief that you can't have it. Robert Anthony "It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves. I did not have a good self-image at first. Finally it occurred to me, I'm either going to love me or hate me. And I chose to love myself.

Then everything kind of sprung from there. Things that I thought weren't attractive became sexy. You might also suggest a day or two working from home. Sell this to your boss by reminding them that the time and stress lost to commuting can be neatly transferred to productive work hours. Next time you come up against a risk or a challenge, listen to what you tell yourself, and look for a way to improve your inner dialog.

If you normally find that your inner dialog is negative, then break out of this by asking yourself questions such as: Instead, laugh at your baby steps and watch your confidence soar as you begin to master your chosen activity. There are already loads of things you do with natural self-confidence, you just have to notice them and get familiar with how that confidence feels. For example, think about brushing your teeth, walking in a park or talking to a close friend.

You do all these things naturally and confidently. Take that same feeling and self-assurance and transplant it to things you lack confidence in public speaking being a common one. Sometimes your doubts are there to let you know what you need to prepare for — so you can use them to your benefit as you move forwards.

Other times they are just doubts. The trick is to quickly determine if your doubts have validity. If they do, use them to shape your decisions. Spend a little time analyzing your doubts to see whether they reflect reality — or whether they are just negative thoughts that are trying to hold you back.

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Think of a time when it felt like a whole bank of switches in your head flicked to the on position and you were firing on all cylinders. Can you emulate that passion and drive that you had? When your confidence or motivation is running low, delve into your memory bank and pull out times when you were riding high and achieving great things. Dwell on the good times until you feel your current levels of drive stepping back up. And then… get to work! These rules limit your thinking and limit your behaviour. Tear up this subconscious rule book and toss it in the fire.

Life will be dynamic and fun again. Instead, be brutally honest and ask yourself what you gained from the situation and what you lost out on. Personally, I always keep this great quote from Camille Guaty in my mind: I love it — makes you feel alive. Truly, you deserve better. And they deserve to know better! You can think of it as turning formal interactions into informal ones.

Nice to see you. How was your evening?

Did you do anything exciting? They usually start off smoothly but then run into some rough patches. They can also lose their zest and become stale. Perhaps you never mentioned to them that you used to play in a rock band — and you still have the recordings to prove it! We all love movies like Die Hard where ordinary people are driven to super-ordinary feats. Whatever the situation, meet it head on and overcome it.

Keep in mind the classic phrase: Two words for you… the internet! Yes, nowadays this is the No.

Breaking news, social media updates, Netflix, etc. We need to sleep, eat, work, rest, socialize and much more. The trick is to prioritize your time and stick strictly to your schedule. Your typical day might look something like this: Note that your casual internet use would only fall within the last 3 hours of your day — more than enough time to catch up with the online world!

However, if you want to be a success in life, always look at the bigger picture. Too often I hear people complaining about their personal circumstances but refusing to do anything about it. Your boldness and decisiveness will boost your confidence and help you rapidly climb the ladder of success. It may not be easy, but you should always be prepared to hold your hands up and change your mind if things are going south.

Not every idea you have will be a winning one.

1. Learning is a great thing.

The trick is to know when things are clearly not working out. In these cases you still have control. We all have our gut feelings and intuitions, but many people choose to ignore them and rely only on facts, facts and more facts! That would be nonsense. So rather than running away from fear — use it to keep pushing yourself forwards. What do they want to tell you? They might praise your efforts, but they may also criticize your lack of planning and weak goals. This is a common issue.

We take on way too many responsibilities, and end up either burning ourselves out — or just doing a bad job! The secret is to put the vast majority of your energy and efforts into what you do well. Sometimes the most confident and effective thing to do is ask for help. Big or small, just take a chance.

Instead, make sure you surround yourself with colleagues who make you laugh and feel good about yourself. Instead, create a harmonious environment around you that flows and allows you to be you.