How to Build Self Confidence Using Affirmations

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If  you are reading this, it's because you want to know how to build self confidence. There are in fact a multitude of ways to build up your confidence. You will surely find a number of tips and techniques on the web all talking about boosting your confidence. Today, however, I want to focus on just one very powerful way you can build your confidence up.

This technique needs no special knowledge, no costly self help programs or special device. All this technique calls for is your willingness to grow your confidence and an open mind. What is this technique that I speak of? It is self affirmations.

What is a self affirmation, you ask? It is simply a positive statement that you say to yourself on a regular basis. WHAT? O.K. don't get all excited. This really does work. Let me explain how.

When we lack self confidence, we tend to talk badly about ourselves or put ourselves down. Not necessarily to those around us, though sometimes we do. What I'm talking about is when you are all alone and you say things to yourself like, you'll never get that job, there are so many others more qualified than you, or who would ever date me, I'm a fat mess.

What most people don't know is that these self defeating conversations tend to weigh on us thus bringing our self confidence plummeting downward. So, how do we turn this around.? Simple, we turn the conversation around. What do I mean?

Instead of using the self defeating language that brings our confidence down, we start using self building conversations with ourselves. We learn how to build self confidence using affirmations. This is not difficult. To get the ball rolling, I have included some affirmations for building up your confidence. Simply choose the ones that feel right to you and start incorporating them in your daily conversations with yourself.

Examples of self affirmations

• I am confident in all that I do.
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  When I look in the mirror, I see a confident able person looking back at me.  
  
• I set achievable goals and I reach them easily.
• I am good at my job and others readily acknowledge this fact.
• I move confidently in the direction of my dreams.
• I look and feel great.
• I am strong and confident and I learn from my mistakes.
• I give and receive love freely.
• I am grateful for all the many blessings in my life and I have lots of them.
• I am confident in my ability to treat others with respect and in return, they treat me with respect.

The above is just a short list of affirmations you can use to boost your confidence. You can use one of these affirmations I have provided here in this article or you can create your own. Just remember when you create your own affirmations, they need to be stated in the present tense and they need to be made with positive language.

This article only addresses how to build self confidence using affirmations. There are plenty of other ways to build up your confidence. Affirmations are surely one very powerful way and should be included in any efforts for building your confidence, but remember there are several things you can do to build up your confidence.

You can find more tips for building self confidence by visiting how to build self confidence [http://www.positivethinking-toolbox.com/how-to-build-self-confidence.html] or if you would like more examples of affirmations on a variety of topics, you can find a huge list here on this list of affirmations [http://www.positivethinking-toolbox.com/list-of-affirmations.html] page.

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When you need to take a break

These past few months have been an exhausting, emotionally draining time for many of us. 

Whether we're working longer hours, worried because we're not working, uncertain about the future, staying indoors with fractious children or a partner, concerned about elderly relatives, no-one's had it easy. The amount of tolerance and forbearance required, the mental agility to cope with new, unfamiliar ways, compounded with the challenge of emotionally supporting people devastated at the situation they find themselves in during this unprecedented pandemic has taken its toll on everyone involved. 

Coping in the midst of tragedy whilst trying to remain positive, upbeat and maybe professional has been a massive ask of everyone. There are times when you need to take a break. Not a holiday, or a night out with pals, but a simple time out, recharging break. Sometimes, after a busy, stressful day it's tempting to flop into an armchair with a drink and the remote control. This might be fine occasionally, but done long-term it's counter-productive and can result in you feeling lethargic and flat. 

When you need to take a break here are some positive suggestions; - 

• Take your lunch somewhere 'nice', maybe in a nearby beauty spot, rather than quickly eating it on the run, at your desk or in the car. Is there a local park, nature trail, garden or beach where you could enjoy a thirty-minute break? Make something tasty and nutritious and savour every bite. And know that everyone around you benefits from your having had some time to step back.  

• Go for a walk, run or bike ride and allow yourself personal space each day. Some people like to combine that with listening to music, podcasts or making calls, but why not use this valuable opportunity to clear your thoughts and engage fully in your activity. Notice the colours, sounds and changes each day; focus on the here and now.  
                                                                     

• Stay hydrated. Feeling tired and irritable may be because you're drinking too much coffee or too little water and have become dehydrated. Drink more water and clear the toxins from your body; your fluid levels will soon readjust. -

• Dedicate some time to music, maybe revisiting those old favourites you've not heard in a while. Or play some quiet, relaxing music to help you chill out. 

• Book a zoom call with friends and have a party night, dancing, being energetic, reconnecting and having fun. 

• Make a brew and phone a friend for a leisurely chat. Settle down and exchange updates, laughs and mutual support. 
  

• Make time early evening to escape by reading a good book. Perhaps read whilst your evening meal is cooking.

• Be creative. Many people have been baking bread and cakes with enthusiasm over lockdown, stirring and kneading, creating wonderful smells in their homes. Even if your efforts are inedible it can still be a therapeutic way to pass the time! 

• Get out the crafts, your painting or handiwork and enjoy being absorbed for a while. Or spend a little time in your garden, tending your plants, maybe growing herbs or vegetables. 

• Do something you're good at, that you've maybe forgotten about; DIY, a musical instrument, something that gives pleasure for its own sake. Feel proud at revisiting a positive achievement. 

• Enjoy family downtime together. If your children are mostly at home not every moment has to be spent in formal education. Get outside and go for walks, a nature trail, bird-watching, kick a ball about. Or if indoors,play board games, crafts, invent games. 

• Take a break with your partner. Lockdown may have unearthed some irritations in your relationship due to spending more time together, each nursing individual worries and concerns. Do things separately but also have regular fun together; walking, talking, cooking, playing. Invest in some positive us time.  Ask your partner for a massage. No talking, just a wonderful way to ease your muscles and let go of tensions in your body. Maybe alternate turns, but really enjoy the benefits of having your body soothed and massaged. 

• Ensure your bedroom is a cosy haven, a place where you retreat and relax. Clean sheets are always a bonus. And if you're going through an especially busy, tough time it's good to commit to going to bed a little earlier to wind down.

• Immerse yourself in the sensory indulgence of a bath. Candles, bubbles, your favourite music and a thirty-minute soak could be a great way to relax and feel thoroughly cleansed and chilled after a long stressful day. Warm the towels and go for the full spa experience. 

• Take a mental break and practise daily gratitude. Appreciating what you have can raise your spirits, improve your mood and give you a break from tense situations. 

• Meditate and clear your mind. Some great free meditations are available online. Even if you simply use them for relaxation it's a lovely daily break. 

• Make the effort to look up. Raising your line of vision from the ground to the trees and sky can improve your mood, open your eyes to sunshine and reconnect you to the wider world out there.

Every one of these suggestions is free and could require very little of your time. But taking a break recharges your batteries, allows your thinking to clear and helps you better manage the daily stresses you're experiencing. And if you've more suggestions be sure to add them to this list. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  Susan Leigh, counsellor, hypnotherapist, relationship counsellor, writer & media contributor offers help with relationship issues, stress management, assertiveness and confidence. She works with individual clients, couples and provides corporate workshops and support. She's author of 3 books, 'Dealing with Stress, Managing its Impact', '101 Days of Inspiration #tipoftheday' and 'Dealing with Death, Coping with the Pain', all on Amazon & with easy to read sections, tips and ideas to help you feel more positive about your life.

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