Taking on a new year can be daunting. We've promised ourselves that we will lose weight, spend less or exercise more, but we're fighting an uphill battle if we don't first have confidence in ourselves. Take steps to boost your confidence, and you'll remain strong all year long.
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Look Around
Think about what's in your control and what's not, and journal about it. Focus on the things you have power to change. Evaluate your environment, your relationships and your workspace to understand what's bringing you down, and focus on the things you can actively change. If it's out of your reach, acknowledge it. Write it down and move along, choosing instead to focus your energy elsewhere.
Escape Negativity
If there are people or situations that are bringing you down, reevaluate their place in your schedule and in your life in general. Gravitate toward friends and activities that are positive influences.
Don't Take It Personally
Remember, you can only do your best. When bad things happen, don't beat yourself up. Instead, take a deep breath and figure out what your next steps will be.
Get Some Exercise
Working out helps release the tension that builds up in your body when you're stressed. A good workout can help you feel relaxed and refreshed, while simultaneously boosting your endorphins and your confidence.
Set a Date
Plan time with friends and family. Having fun with the people you love is a great way to boost self-esteem, and planning ahead gives you something to look forward to on tough days.
Strip Away Stress
Take a look at the sources of stress in your life. Are you working too much? Have you taken on too many activities? Rather than letting your routines overwhelm you, look for ways to balance your time and include activities that will replenish and refresh you.
Learn Something New
Take up a new hobby. Novelty is good for the brain and for the soul. In addition to giving you a fresh perspective, it will help you boost your sense of achievement and add to your feelings of self-worth.
Recognize Success
Set reasonable goals. By making manageable benchmarks, you build confidence in yourself as you reach them. When you meet your goals, take a minute to acknowledge what you've accomplished. By recognizing your own success, you're reinforcing positive behavior.
Phone a Friend
Call up a friend you haven't spoken to in a while. Getting caught up is a great way to get a fresh perspective, and reinvesting in a relationship will give you a renewed sense of community and companionship. Seeing yourself as part of a whole will help you gain confidence and reinforce your confidence in everything you have to offer.
Feed Your Mind
Surround yourself with music, books and programs that boost your mood. Avoid songs, movies or shows that make you feel down. Instead spend your time indulging in the art that really fulfills you.
Smile, It's going to be a GREAT Year!
By Kendra Osburn, eHow
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