How to Appear More Confident (Some Simple Tips)

Everyone wants to appear more confident. Let's face it: Appearing confident is a way to be more respected, liked and treated better. Here are some simple tips to appear a little more confident. You also need to work on BEING confident, but that will come in time. Practicing these acts will help.

Instructions

1. Smile. In my opinion, nothing helps you exude confidence more than a nice smile. Just think about it. Every time you see someone smile you automatically assume they're confident, self-assured, happy and you can even go as far to say they're probably a nice person! A smile can do a lot.

2. Have good posture. Sit and stand straight with your head in the air and that smile on your face. You'll look confident and proud to be yourself. Slouching with your head facing down only makes you look shy, scared and unsure of yourself. You don't want that.

3. Make eye contact. This goes along with step 2. Keep your chin high and make sure you make eye contact with everyone you see. Give them that beautiful smile. Don't be afraid.

4. Dress well. Taking the time to make sure you look nice proves that you care about your image. You can be confident in the way that you look. People will notice. You don't have to go overboard here. Just ironing a shirt can show that you care.

5. Talk to people. Of course, talking to people proves that you're confident in yourself. When you talk to people you need to use all of the tips mentioned above. Let them know you're truly interested in them.

6. Walk confidently. Many people might call this having a "strut" when you walk. Just don't walk around like you're scared or like you don't think you belong there.

7. Don't fidget. Try not to bite your nails, twirl your hair, crack your knuckles, sway back and forth, or anything like that. These all make it seem like you're nervous or scared.

Tips & Warnings

• It might be hard to get used to but you can do it. You deserve to be here just as much as anyone else. Why be scared and shy while everyone else has fun? Don't. Be confident!! You can do it!!

• Don't go overboard on any of these. No one wants to talk to someone who seems cocky, arrogant, or just creepy.