Hi everyone,
If you’ve lost your confidence, you might be struggling in your day-to-day life. It’s not easy to work with low self-esteem, and there are many reasons you might be feeling the way you do. Your main goal should be getting it back, so you can get things back on track – and you can go back to feeling great. Confidence doesn’t just come from nowhere, and it’s not necessarily just going to come back to you if you wait for it. You’ve got to work on it, and sometimes that work is difficult, but it’s worth it if it means you can come out on top.
Put the work in
Just because you’ve lost confidence in yourself, doesn’t mean you should just give up on yourself. You still have to keep up with your daily responsibilities – and actually keeping on top of everything can be helpful. Keep eating healthy, don’t stop putting effort into your appearance, and look your best every day. Even if you don’t feel confident, you have to remember that a lot of low self-esteem issues are mindset issues. If you carry on with a fake it until you make it attitude, while you work on your problems, it will be much easier for you to regain that lost confidence.
In fact, if you feel tempted to drop some of your responsibilities because you don’t see the point in them, then your confidence could drop even lower. So staying on top of things and putting in that effort is very important!
Challenge yourself
A lack of confidence can have you doubting your own abilities. You might be doubting whether or not you’re capable of certain things, or whether you’re good at what you do. No matter the case, if you’re having these doubts, the best thing you can do is face them head-on! A lot of the time, the doubts you’re feeling are irrational, but you can only change how you feel about them if you work on them.
Try out new hobbies, and say yes to the things that you would usually say no to. It might be more difficult to do that now that you’re lacking confidence, but it also gives you the opportunity to prove these doubts wrong. A lot of the time, people will avoid doing things they enjoy because they’re afraid to fail. It’s a scary thought, but failing is a part of getting good at something. Giving yourself that challenge is exactly what you need to prove your abilities, and avoiding everything is going to leave you feeling bad about yourself.
Do what you’re good at
Just the same as challenging yourself, doing things that you’re good at can help you put those doubts to rest. Lacking confidence in your abilities can easily be remedied if you spend time doing things you know you can do. It’s less of a challenge and more of a reminder that you’re talented! Make some time for your favorite hobby every now and then. Having free time to do the things you enjoy isn’t just important for your self-esteem, but your mental wellness as a whole.
Not having enough free time can put you under a lot of stress, which can then lead to a lack of confidence. Always make sure you have time for yourself, whether you’re feeling great or not.
Eliminate your insecurities
We’ve all got insecurities, and they can start for any number of reasons. Maybe there’s something that you’ve just never liked about yourself, maybe others have caused you to feel insecure about yourself. No matter the cause, insecurities can put a stop to you feeling confident in yourself. It’s not easy to live with them, and there are a few ways you can go about eliminating them.
First of all, you should know that most of the time, these insecurities are often amplified to you, because you spend a lot of time thinking of them. Others may not even notice what you’re insecure about and if they do they may not consider it to be something negative. Insecurities like this can be solved by changing how you think about things. You can learn to accept yourself, and move past it. That doesn’t apply to everything, but it’s worth a try!
If you’re having difficulties with things that cannot be changed through your mindset, it’s not uncommon to seek things like cosmetic surgery to combat them instead. There are different types of tummy tucks and other options out there, and while it can’t solve everyone’s problems – it’s a choice that many make to help them feel more confident and happy with themselves.
Speak with a professional
Mental health issues could be the reason you’re lacking confidence. If something has happened in your life that you’re having trouble dealing with, or you’re overwhelmed in general – it can leave you feeling vulnerable. In times like these, it’s important that you don’t try to keep things to yourself. There are healthy ways to process the things that you’re struggling with, and speaking with a professional may be a good solution for you.
It can help you find the problem, and prevent it from happening again in the future – so if you’re experiencing a lack of confidence due to your issues you can change your mindset and think about things more realistically.
Evaluate your social circle
It might not be your first guess, but sometimes the people you spend time with could be the cause of your problems. If you have a lot of toxic relationships, or your social circle isn’t as positive as it should be – it could be bringing you down. You should be surrounding yourself with people who lift you up., rather than tear you down.
It can be hard to separate yourself from toxic relationships if you’ve known people for a long time, but it’s necessary for your own mental well-being. Try meeting new people with similar interests through hobbies and friends, and you might find it easier to regain your confidence.
I hope you find this post helpful. I’ll see you soon.
Thanks for stopping by.
Xo,
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My name is Iris, and I am a Certified Style Coach™. I am here to assist you in building confidence, enabling you to achieve and consistently enhance the best version of yourself every day.