How to be confident ?

@thoughtfulNectarine910 You are beautiful. You are smart. You are worthy. You are talented. You are enough. You are strong. You are resilient.

Just reaching out shows how strong and aware you are.

Some advice:

1. Practice Daily Affirmations

   • Write down or say aloud positive statements about yourself every morning (e.g., "I am strong, capable"). Even if it feels fake, repetition can help reshape negative thought patterns.

2. Focus on Strengths and Accomplishments

   • Keep a "positivity journal" where you record 3 things you did well each day, no matter how small (e.g., finishing homework, helping a friend, or being kind to yourself).

3. Challenge Negative Thoughts

   • When you think something self-critical (e.g., "I'm not good enough"), ask yourself:
     • Is this true?
     • Would I say this to a friend?
       Replace the thought with something more balanced and kind.

4. Engage in Activities You Enjoy

   • Build confidence by spending time doing things you’re good at or passionate about. Success and joy from hobbies naturally improve self-worth.

5. Set Small, Achievable Goals

   • Break down tasks into manageable steps and celebrate progress. Accomplishing these "small wins" boosts confidence.

6. Practice Good Posture and Body Language

   • Stand tall, make eye contact, and smile. This “power pose” not only makes you appear more confident but also helps you feel it internally.
   • Pretend to be super confident and the most gorgeous person even if you do not feel it. Truly act as if you're a "model" known for your beauty. Eventually, you will start to believe it.

7. Surround Yourself with Supportive People

   • Spend time with friends, family, or mentors who uplift and encourage you. Limit interactions with people who make you feel small or unworthy.

8. Prioritize Self-Care

   • Take care of your body and mind: get enough sleep, eat nourishing foods, exercise, and take time to rest. Feeling healthy helps emotional resilience.

@thoughtfulNectarine910 first, you should try to realise confidence is not external. you shouldn't be confident because someone said so, nor should you be confident because you (lets say) are better at something when compared to someone. 

confidence is something that you build inherently. it'll take a lot of time, people would pull you down, even the ones you love. but know that you're the best version of you out there. no one can be 'you'. you get me? 

it isn't rude if it is righteous, right? take your stance, be firm its okay for it to be a fake confidence. fake it till you make it, yes? but the more you keep telling yourself positive affirmations, I can assure you, you will believe it yourself one day.