1. Take a brisk walk

Confident people are often in a hurry, so the logic on this is that you’ll feel more important as you dash around. Your faster walking will also increase your overall energy levels as you won’t be giving yourself the chance to just stroll along.

2. Stand up straight

Yeah. Sounds a bit glib. But give it a go. Slump your body and tilt your head to the floor – how does that affect you? Are you less positive almost instantly? Now stand tall and raise your head towards the sky or ceiling. Smile or laugh – even if it’s just to yourself. Feel more alive?

3. Dress yourself smarter

Sure, the “dress to impress” slogan sounds cliched. But if you look a million dollars you’ll radiate more confidence both outwardly and inwardly.

4. Be grateful

This doesn’t have to be in the form of a prayer. Simply express your gratitude more regularly. Anything from the fresh air you breathe through to your friends, being free from disease or anything else you want to be grateful for. Acknowledge your gratitude either out loud or in your head.

5. Give compliments to people

Even though this isn’t the main idea, you’ll probably receive compliments yourself for doing this. But whether or not this happens, you’ll watch the negative energy around you melt away and some of the increased happiness will bounce back in your direction.

6. Stop sitting at the back

If you’re sitting in the back row of a lecture then you are giving yourself an “I’m not worthy” command. Sit right up there in the front row. Dare yourself to be asked a question and have the confidence to answer it!

7. Don’t lurk in conversations – add to them

If your natural conversation mode is as if your mouth was zipped shut, have your say every now and then. Most people will listen to what you have to say (or at least won’t shout you down for a minute or two) and you’ll begin to boost your self confidence.

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