Luckily, you can train your self confidence so that it
increases, and feeling confident becomes a regular state of
affairs for you. Simply do what confident people do.

Learning to train yourself to improve your self confidence
will put you back in charge of your life. You will no longer
hide out in the back of the room, afraid to voice your
opinion. Instead, you will be able to stand, with
confidence, equally with your peers and share your valuable
opinions and thoughts. This can be as easy as following a few
simple tips.

1. Take an honest inventory of your insecurities

Sit down and really listen to that inner voice. What does it
say about you? From regrets, weight, poor relationships and
feeling unworthy, take an inventory by writing these
thoughts down. Recognize that they are just insecurities.

2. Do not allow yourself to feel inferior

Fight against the urge to believe that the others around you
are simply better than you. They are not. Everyone has
strengths and weaknesses.

3. Nobody is perfect

No matter how confident a person seems, nobody is perfect.
In fact, it is our imperfections that make us unique. Stop
focusing on perfection and instead learn to love yourself
for your flaws.

4. Celebrate your successes

No matter who you are, there is something that you are good
at. Take the time to find the things that you enjoy and are
good at doing and then do them. If you have a green thumb,
grow a garden and allow yourself to enjoy it. If you have a
way with words, write poems or cards for the people you love
and don’t be afraid to give them out. This is a great
opportunity to explore new interest and activities.

5. Always be grateful

Never forget to be thankful for what you have. Taking a
moment during the day to consciously think of the things in
your life you are thankful for is important.

6. Don’t be negative

Self pity just makes things worse. When you are feeling
negative, make an effort to think positively. Hating
yourself or your life is self defeating.

If you find yourself thinking negative thoughts about your
job, take a few minutes to think of three positive things
about it.  Do this every time you have a negative thought.
You may be surprised at how quickly you become a positive
person and thinker.

7. Be gracious when you’re complimented

Recognize that when people give you a compliment, they mean
it, so be gracious and accept the compliment. Don’t just
shrug compliments off.

8. Smile

The physical act of smiling can actually make you feel
better, so smile, a lot. Smile at yourself, smile at others
and smile at nothing in particular. It is a great way to
feel better.

9. Until you feel it, fake it

Just like the act of smiling can make you feel better,
acting confident and happy will help you be happy and
confident. Make an effort to be the happy and confident
person you have always wanted to be. In no time at all, you
will notice there is less pretending to be confident and
more just being confident.

Becoming a happy and confident person is possible, no matter
how much confidence you lack. Take the time to follow a few
simple tips for training your self confidence and you will
be surprised at the change in your self confidence level.