How to Gain Confidence

Facing doubts and overcoming them can be the hardest thing you do, but, to gain happiness and self-confidence, it needs to be done. Mirror talk is a simple ritual that will get you in touch with your inner self and your deepest feelings so that you can tackle the problems that prevent you from gaining the confidence and happiness you deserve.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A quiet room
• A mirror that is large enough to see your entire face
• White candle

1. You will need to be able to relax. Find a quiet room where you will not be disturbed and set up your ritual or meditation area on the floor. Make sure the mirror is set up so that you can gaze into it comfortably. You may also want a pillow to sit on. Also, set the white candle near you, preferably on a table where it cannot get knocked over.

2. Light the white candle and begin to relax. Stare into the mirror, looking into your reflected eyes, and say to yourself: "I have confidence in myself.”

3. Listen. Any doubts you have about yourself will begin to surface. Address each doubt and negativity that surfaces. Ask yourself why you feel that way. Think about the answers you are given.

4. When you are finished talking to your mirror image, it is time to reflect on what you learned. Write out your doubts in a journal and think about how these doubts may be overcome or how they may be an exaggerated look at yourself. Continue to perform the mirror talk ritual as often as needed.

Tips & Warnings

• The mirror talk ritual can be performed as often as needed.
• A less formal way to perform this ritual is to stand in front of a full length mirror and ask yourself questions.
• Be careful not to place the candle next to anything that can catch fire.
• Always blow out a candle when you are about to leave the room.