How to Be Confident

It is important to be confident when pursuing a relationship, a job, or changing careers. Therefore, there are some universal strategies to be the best you can be and let others see it without appears cocky.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Good posture
• Nice clothes that make you feel important

1. Attend as many networking events as possible. Meet at least 5 people that you think you can actually establish some type of relationship with in the future. Get their contact information. Always stand up straight and smile when appropriate to exude the confidence that you want to share.
2. Evaluate how things could have gone better at the event. Write down what you want to change and what you do differently. Perhaps, start the conversations. Think of prepared topics that are general, and not politcs or religion if you can help it.
3. Have all the attire pre-set for the event. Make sure that hair is freshly done if possible to ensure that confidence is shown by appearance. Thus, you will have less work to do, if you look the part of someone accomplished and confident.

Tips & Warnings

• Confidence can be developed over time with practice.
• Keep an approachable face that does not frown.
• Try to stay away from using Blackberry phones during events where you are to mingle. It makes you look too busy for conversation.
• Do not try to impress everyone at once. Start small and work your way around the room.