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10 Ways to Instantly Build Self Confidence
by John Wesley
Self confidence is the difference between feeling unstoppable and feeling scared out of your wits. Your perception of yourself has an enormous impact on how others perceive you. Perception is reality 〞 the more self confidence you have, the more likely it is you＊ll succeed.
Although many of the factors affecting self confidence are beyond your control, there are a number of things you can consciously do to build self confidence. By using these 10 strategies you can get the mental edge you need to reach your potential.
1. Dress Sharp
Although clothes don＊t make the man, they certainly affect the way he feels about himself. No one is more conscious of your physical appearance than you are. When you don＊t look good, it changes the way you carry yourself and interact with other people. Use this to your advantage by taking care of your personal appearance. In most cases, significant improvements can be made by bathing and shaving frequently, wearing clean clothes, and being cognizant of the latest styles.
This doesn＊t mean you need to spend a lot on clothes. One great rule to follow is ※spend twice as much, buy half as much§. Rather than buying a bunch of cheap clothes, buy half as many select, high quality items. In long run this decreases spending because expensive clothes wear out less easily and stay in style longer than cheap clothes. Buying less also helps reduce the clutter in your closet.
2. Walk Faster
One of the easiest ways to tell how a person feels about herself is to examine her walk. Is it slow? tired? painful? Or is it energetic and purposeful? People with confidence walk quickly. They have places to go, people to see, and important work to do. Even if you aren＊t in a hurry, you can increase your self confidence by putting some pep in your step. Walking 25% faster will make to you look and feel more important.
3. Good Posture
Similarly, the way a person carries herself tells a story. People with slumped shoulders and lethargic movements display a lack of self confidence. They aren＊t enthusiastic about what they＊re doing and they don＊t consider themselves important. By practicing good posture, you＊ll automatically feel more confident. Stand up straight, keep your head up, and make eye contact. You＊ll make a positive impression on others and instantly feel more alert and empowered.
4. Personal Commercial
One of the best ways to build confidence is listening to a motivational speech. Unfortunately, opportunities to listen to a great speaker are few and far between. You can fill this need by creating a personal commercial. Write a 30-60 second speech that highlights your strengths and goals. Then recite it in front of the mirror aloud (or inside your head if you prefer) whenever you need a confidence boost.
5. Gratitude
When you focus too much on what you want, the mind creates reasons why you can＊t have it. This leads you to dwell on your weaknesses. The best way to avoid this is consciously focusing on gratitude. Set aside time each day to mentally list everything you have to be grateful for. Recall your past successes, unique skills, loving relationships, and positive momentum. You＊ll be amazed how much you have going for you and motivated to take that next step towards success.
6. Compliment other people
When we think negatively about ourselves, we often project that feeling on to others in the form of insults and gossip. To break this cycle of negativity, get in the habit of praising other people. Refuse to engage in backstabbing gossip and make an effort to compliment those around you. In the process, you＊ll become well liked and build self confidence. By looking for the best in others, you indirectly bring out the best in yourself.
7. Sit in the front row
In schools, offices, and public assemblies around the world, people constantly strive to sit at the back of the room. Most people prefer the back because they＊re afraid of being noticed. This reflects a lack of self confidence. By deciding to sit in the front row, you can get over this irrational fear and build your self confidence. You＊ll also be more visible to the important people talking from the front of the room.
8. Speak up
During group discussions many people never speak up because they＊re afraid that people will judge them for saying something stupid. This fear isn＊t really justified. Generally, people are much more accepting than we imagine. In fact most people are dealing with the exact same fears. By making an effort to speak up at least once in every group discussion, you＊ll become a better public speaker, more confident in your own thoughts, and recognized as a leader by your peers.
9. Work out
Along the same lines as personal appearance, physical fitness has a huge effect on self confidence. If you＊re out of shape, you＊ll feel insecure, unattractive, and less energetic. By working out, you improve your physcial appearance, energize yourself, and accomplish something positive. Having the discipline to work out not only makes you feel better, it creates positive momentum that you can build on the rest of the day.
10. Focus on contribution
Too often we get caught up in our own desires. We focus too much on ourselves and not enough on the needs of other people. If you stop thinking about yourself and concentrate on the contribution you＊re making to the rest of the world, you won＊t worry as much about you own flaws. This will increase self confidence and allow you to contribute with maximum efficiency. The more you contribute to the world the more you＊ll be rewarded with personal success and recognition.中文翻译：
建立自信就这么简单
你的自我感觉会在很大程度上影响着别人如何看待你。在很多人前不发言，怕被人说自己笨，其实你低估了自己的承受力；当你过分注意你想要得到的东西，脑子里就会有很多理由你为什么需要它，这样会导致你细想自己的弱点；坐在前排，并不一定能带来多大好处，但它确实能表明你已经克服自己的恐惧。如果您正在寻找培养自信的方法，那这篇文章一定不能错过。
自信就是不同于“不可阻挡”和“手足无措”之间的一种感觉。自我感觉深刻影响着别人对你自己的认知。认知是这样的事实—你越自信，越有可能成功。
尽管影响自信的很多因素都不能受人控制，但是你也可以坚持做一些事情以建立自信。采用以下10种策略，你可以获得激发潜能所需的精神优势。
1. 着靓装
尽管衣着不能决定一个人，可衣服的确影响人的自我感觉方式。没有人比你自己注意你的外表。当你的衣着看起来不太好时，你的行事方式以及和别人交流的方式就会改变。因而你可以通过好好打理自己的外表来增加自己的优势。很多情况下，常沐浴、修胡须，穿干净的衣服以及换个最新款式的打扮能帮助你取得重大的进步。
但这不是说要你花很多钱在穿着上。重要的准则便是“花两倍足已，买一半也够”。与其买一大堆廉价衣服，不如多挑挑，只买一些高品质的东西。要长期坚持这种减少开销策略，因为相比廉价衣服，好的衣服不容易穿坏也不容易过时。少买点衣服还可以减少你橱柜的混乱程度。
2. 快步走路
告诉别人一个人自我感觉怎么样的最简单的方法就是看她走路。慢？疲倦？痛苦？或者精力充沛并且有目的？有自信的人走路都很快。他们知道自己要去什么地方，知道要去见什么人，并且有重要的事情做。即使你不着急，你也可以通过脚步的活力来增强自信。走快25%可以让你看起来更加自信，也让你自我感觉更加自信。
3. 好的体态
同样，人们的体态都有一个故事。耷拉着肩膀、无精打采的人看起来缺乏自信。他们对自己所做的事情没有热情，也不认为自己很重要。拥有好的体态，你自然而然就会感觉更自信。挺胸抬头，眼睛直视前方。你将给人一个好的印象，立马觉得更警觉更有力量。
4. 个人商业广告
建立自信最好的方法是听励志的演讲。很不幸，听一个好的演讲的机会难得。但是你可以通过商业广告来填补这个空缺。写一个约30到60秒的能表达你力量和目标的演讲稿。一旦你感觉需要信心助你向前时，就在镜子面前大声朗读（如果你喜欢的话也可以在心里读）。
5. 感恩的心
当你过分注意你想要得到的东西，脑子里就会有很多理由你为什么需要它。这样会导致你细想自己的弱点。避免这点最好的方法便是一直持有一颗感恩的心。每天花一些时间在脑子里列出你所需要感恩的所有事情。回想自己过去的成功，独有的技能，来自各方面的爱，还有积极的动力。你可能会为自己拥有这么多适合自己的事物而感到震惊，更会有动力朝成功迈向下一步。
6. 赞美他人
当我们消极地评价自我时，通常情况下我们也会喜欢对他人闲言闲语甚至充满侮辱，将这种消极的感觉推己及人。为打破这种消极的循环，我们需要养成一种赞美他人的好习惯。不要对别人造谣中伤，而应该称赞身边的人。在这个过程中，你将变得招人喜欢，还能建立自信。通过看到旁人最好的方面，你将直接激发自己最好的一面。
7. 坐在头排
在学校，办公室以及世界其他的公共集会中，人们总是争取坐到屋子的最后面。大多数人喜欢后排因为他们害怕被人注意。这表明人们缺乏自信。如果你坐在前排，你可以抛开这种毫无理性的恐惧并建立自信。你也将更容易被在前面说话的重要人物注意到。
8. 大声说话
在团队讨论中，很多人从来不发言因为他们害怕别人觉得自己说的话让人觉得他们很笨。这种恐惧并不对。一般而言，人们的承受力比想象的更强。事实上大多数人都在和同样的恐惧做斗争。只要努力在每个团队讨论中大声说出自己的想法，你就可能成为一个更好的公共场所发言者，对自己的想法也会更自信，并会被公认为同类的领导。
9. 体育锻炼
沿着个人外表的思路，能推出健康的身体对自信影响甚大。如果你身材走样，你会感觉不安全，且精力不足。通过体育锻炼，能塑造体型，让自己充满精力，积极地做好事情。科学地锻炼身体不仅让你感觉更好，还能在未来的日子创造积极的动力。
10. 关注贡献
我们太过注重自我欲望的满足。我们太过关注自我而很少关心他人的需求。如果你停止考虑自己且专注于自己对这个社会的贡献，你就不会如此担心自己的缺点了。这样可以增加自信，能让你最有效地为社会做贡献。你对社会的贡献越大，你所获得的个人成就和赞誉就越多。
上述文字给予我们以前行动的理论依据，如果你已经在这么做了，继续努力；如果你还没有行动，开始吧！
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