self-confidence.

India
December 24, 2010 6:43am CST
I have no hesitation to admit that I am lacking in self-confidence. Sometimes I feel extremely nervous and fail to control in spite of being fully aware that it is not good and rather harmful. Can you suggest any remedy for it?
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19 responses
@alfred8 (61)
• China
24 Dec 10
You should carry out training your self-confidence in daily life.First you need figure out what cause you lacking in self-confidence, and confront them calmly.I believe you may often meet some public actities, you need hold every chance to speck out your opinion no mater which is right or stupic.That way soon you might find you can face every thing confidently that happen to you.
• India
25 Dec 10
I cannot sort out the underlying cause. May be it a cause which is very difficult to identify.
@tkonlinevn (6438)
• Vietnam
18 Jan 11
I used to like you. I even sweat in my hand when I feel nervous. But I tried to repair it by thinking that everyone is like me. Almost everybody have the same problem. So, don't very worry about yourself.
@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
25 Dec 10
I do have to admit that I do have problems with my self-confidence. I don't really have much of it, although my husband has helped me with it and I do have more of it now. I think that one thing is to keep reminding yourself that you can do it, and try believing it as much as you can.
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
25 Dec 10
I lack in se;f-confidence! Something I have struggled with all my life! I have come along way making it better but there is still work to do! When I was growing up I didn't have any self-confidence! I can easily lose confidence when I am critized (if it is bad or not).when I am down in the dumps.When I ask for help or avdice and don't get it. Stuff like that! I do try to get positive thoughts in my mind. That does help most of the time! Sometimes I don't realize I'm lacking self-confidence,when it is going on! I take baby steps and someday I won't have to deal with low self-confidence!
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
28 Dec 10
I think it is just a matter of 'mind over matter'. You'd have to start within in yourself, and believe that you can do anything you want. As long as you can convince yourself, others would be just as easy. And I think this is how you build self confidence. It is not easy. It takes a bit of practice, but as long as you believe, you'll get there. Goodluck!
• India
25 Dec 10
Will you please share why you lack self confidence? You must stop negetive thinking totally, be bold, ready to face any situation that comes on your way, it is you who has to face, may be your hubby help you in this fight.. Thank you so much for sharing here. Professor ‘Bhuwan’. . Merry Christmas HAPPY NEW YEAR
@celticeagle (166911)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Dec 10
You say you lack self-confidence but in what area. Fail to control what? You need to figure out what areas you lack confidence in and work on them. If you are shy practice looking people in the eyes and saying hello. It won't be easy and it will take awhile but it works after a while. Keep at it. The remedy lies in knowing yourself and what areas need work and figuring ways to address these areas.
@benhilo (871)
• Tripoli, Libya
24 Dec 10
Here's some things that might help: 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. 4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch. 5. Pay off your credit cards every month. 6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. 7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone. 8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it. 9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck. 10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile. 11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present. 12. It's OK to let your children see you cry. 13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about. 14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it. 15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks. Hopefully, some of these will help your confidence, if nothing else, make you smile.
@xmlukax (231)
• Slovenia
24 Dec 10
there is no remedy for it it just training you can train yourself to be self confident but you need a good teacher its hard to do by yourself. i have the same problem but not always i lack self confidence when i have to know new people, or i have to make a phone call to my doctor,...
• United States
24 Dec 10
Self confidence can be gained and or tainted at any point in our lives. It is important that you feel good about yourself at all times. Sure life emits, bumps our way where as it is too difficult to feel positive. I think that you saying you have no hesitation is a good sign, some people do not even recognize that they lack self esteem and or confidence. Be yourself and love you at all times.
@tvarasu10 (101)
• India
25 Dec 10
when you are nervous and fail to control just to think of persons below your status who live courageouly.Defenitely your self-confidence will grow
@tvarasu10 (101)
• India
25 Dec 10
when you are nervous fail to control just think of persons below your status who live courageously.Defenitely your self-confidence will grow
@tvarasu10 (101)
• India
25 Dec 10
when you are nervous and fail to control just think of persons who live courageously below your status.Definitely your self-confidene will grow
• United States
24 Dec 10
I think the best thing you can do to get your self confidence back is to find the actual source of your lack of self confidence. Also you can practice your self confidence on people. When you meet people realize you are as good as they are. Look people straight in the eye when you talk to them. It makes you feel more confident when you know you can do that. I went through self confidence problems and i still do sometimes it is a kind of struggle which you always have to fight. You're right it can be harmful because it doesn't allow you to accomplish any of your goals. I wish you all the good luck with your fight for self confidence.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
24 Dec 10
hi doctordidi you need to gain self esteem. first say to yourself I am somebody. I love myself, I am unique. now yell it out loud and mean it Now say I am Doctor Didi I like me, I am one of a kind and yell it out.Now believe it and do this every day until you feel confidence grow in yourself.You are really unique and one of a kind. be proud you are you and a child of God.
@savypat (20216)
• United States
24 Dec 10
I have suffered from this all my life. Because of this I attract people who feed into this. All I have ever been able to do is beat this down in certian situations. For eight years I taught adult education and before each class I would give myself a pep talk. "I am in charge, I know more about my subject then the class does, I am a good teacher, I am prepared. This seemed to work at least for the 3 hours of the class. If you find a better way please share
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
24 Dec 10
I also lack of self - confidence, and I am not good at having confidence to do everything. Due to the fact that I almost fail at every task and expectation. To gain your self - confidence, do something you can be proud of, and you do with your best effort, I guess that it is.
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
24 Dec 10
I was very shy when i was an elementary student because i came from a small town and went to school in a city. So i was very insecure and lack confidence in myself. Then when i was in high school i met a friend who was not beautiful but she was fat and yet she has all the confidence and i saw that she has lots of friends and can carry herself well. That made me wake up, because comparing myself to her I am really much better looking. So now I know that confidence can really help a lot in gaining success or even just having friends. Try to expose yourself in public, talk to people and focus on your assets rather than your weakness. Tell yourself that we are all equal and that nobody is much better. I hope this little thing can help you boost a little of your confidence.
@anitoton (389)
• Kolkata, India
24 Dec 10
well you have to find out what the thing you are afraid of which is making you inconfident.and you work hard on it,if you cant still solve that try again.and if you solve it i think you can get back your confidence.and try not to think about what the others will say if you that,which makes you inconfident.and stay confident even if you are saying wrong.this will make you confident.