How to Increase Self-confidence and Create Love Within

People can lose confidence and forget how to love themselves. At that point, life can seem pointless. Follow these steps to create a healthy self-love and reenergize your commitment to happiness.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Start doing some form of activity such as a sport or take a course. Get involved in things you enjoy doing. Play tennis, take a Spanish course, or that pottery class you have always wanted to try. Whatever it is, the new activity will make you feel connected to your community and a part of things. When we feel included we tend to feel happier with ourselves and our lives.
2. Tell yourself you love yourself. It may sound conceited or bizarre, but by telling yourself you love yourself every morning in the mirror you will begin to notice changes. You will begin to appreciate yourself more and forget what other people think. A big problem is always focusing on what other people think of us and by doing this exercise it will eliminate this feeling after time.
3. Get fit! Take some exercise classes or start walking everyday with a friend. Exercise has been known to make people happy and content with themselves. It doesn't have to be strenuous exercise and you can enjoy the exercise you do. It doesn't matter what age you are. Try swimming, aerobics, yoga, tennis or running. You will feel an overall sense of happiness when you do.
4. Read books on loving yourself. This doesn't mean you have to hang out in the self-help aisle at the bookstore. Grab a few books, sit down, and read. It is also a great time to get connected with yourself and your thoughts.
5. Spend time with yourself. It is very important we all have our down time where we can be with ourselves to get re-connected. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life it is easy to lose sight of yourself and your feelings. This can make us lose confidence and become off balance. Take time to be with yourself. Read, write in a journal, or go for a walk by the water.
6. Speak your mind whenever possible. Become an open book and talk about whatever bothers you when it bothers you. This way you will become more self-confident because you are standing up for yourself.