Get Confident!

Just like writing an essay, being confident is something you’ll eventually have to learn sooner or later. Only, writing an essay can be much easier at times. And much less stressful... About six months ago, I had horrible self-esteem issues and kept telling myself that I was ugly, too fat, too skinny, and other terrible and untrue things. I’m here to tell you all to stay away from becoming what I used to be! So without further ado, here are some things you can do to become more and more confident every day.

Talk to new people  With today’s technology, this is easier than it seems. Go onto websites like omegle.com and choose to talk via text (you can even enter your interests to find like-minded people) to strangers. A lot of these people are really nice, and it definitely helps you for when you meet new people.

Unfollow her  One of my best friends is absolutely gorgeous, and was always uploading her pretty selfies to Instagram. Nothing was wrong with our friendship and we were definitely still friends, but I still unfollowed her until I was okay. (And because she was following so many people, she didn’t even notice!) If you get rid of the things that trigger negative self-talk, then there will be less of a chance of it happening again. 

Join a Club  By joining a sports team or a club, you'll be with a ton of people who will share at least one interest with you. Making new friends can really help you on your way to being super confident!

Stop Looking!  Looking in the mirror for extended periods of time isn’t that great for your confidence. It causes your mind to point out your tiny imperfections that no one else notices. Think about it: you’d never scrutinise over every little detail on your friends face, so why do you think that everyone does that to you?

Have amazing posture  Don’t slouch, stand up straight with your shoulders back and your head held high (not in the I’m-better-than-everyone-else way, but the I’m-happy-and-confident way) to look and feel super confident.

Listen to music  You know that playlist on your phone that’s filled with sad songs? Don’t listen to it! This will encourage your thoughts to remain negative, so play happy-sounding songs instead!

Smile!  Your brain knows that you smile when you’re happy, and releases feel-good hormones when you do. Even if you don’t feel like it, smile and you’ll instantly look and feel more confident!

Go outside  When we’re upset, it seems normal to match your thoughts with your surroundings and shut out the sunlight from your room. This doesn’t help! Try to go for a walk outside (if possible, the beach is a really good option) for at least 10 minutes to clear your head. 

That's all from me for now. Remember, being confident is something that takes time, and you will get there eventually! xx

Next Week: The Adventures of an Athlete