ways to improve my confidence
By iamsittie
@iamsittie (327)
Philippines
March 25, 2013 12:10pm CST
Way back on my childhood years, I am a shy-type person. I even ran away when someone was taking pictures or video. If someone visited our house, I rushed to my room and hid there until that visitor left. When my teacher called me, I couldn't answer well because of my nervousness.
But when I was in high school, I met my bestfriend and she taught me how to boost up my self-esteem. She was the one who made me sing in front of our class and made me one of her dance crews. I can say that I owe to her how I gain my confidence right now. Because of her, I was influenced to be active on performing school activities such as dance contest, being emcee, theatre arts, and sports.
Now that I am in college, I still have this stage-fright and I am not still confident of myself but then I just think that if others can do so do I. If I get nervous, I just hold a ballpen and divert my attention to that thing by holding it firmly. Also, I just keep in mind that the people in front of me is just like me, and I should not be afraid to show them what I have got.
I am also engaging myself in physical activities to lose my weight and get rid of my unwanted fats. Sometimes my belly undermines my self-esteem since people around are saying that I am getting fat.
The first step to boost self-confidence is that you believe in yourself. Believing that you are pretty, and you are good at everything. That you can do something and anything.
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4 responses
@Frederick42 (2024)
• Canada
24 Apr 13
I too was shy when I was a child. I do not think I was shy because of lack of confidence. I think that being shy is a part of some people’s nature and there is nothing wrong in it. We should accept our shyness with our total heart and soul.
Those who do not feel shy often act superior. Sad to say, shy people feel inferior. Actually, there is no need to feel inferior.
@iamsittie (327)
• Philippines
25 Apr 13
Yes you are right :) Some people who are proud of themselves are sometimes arrogant and selfish that they forget others' feelings.
@Adval2013 (436)
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26 Mar 13
It's good that you somewhat became victorious in overcoming your shyness. I was a lot like you when I was young. -all throughout my elementary, high school and college days. I might also consider that I was a snub. Well, just like you, I changed..really changed! There are many ways we can overcome shyness and there are many sensible reasons to be confident. Just continue to do the right thing so that you don't ever have any reason to feel less confident and shy.
@iamsittie (327)
• Philippines
26 Mar 13
Yes people who do not know say that I am a snob because when I feel shy, I do not talk a lot but then I smile to the friends of my friends. :)
@celticeagle (166761)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Mar 13
I was extremely shy when I was a child. I would run inside if I saw the mailman coming. Positive affirmations seem to help. Practicing eye contact is good too. And giving yourself some good pampering is helpful too. Sounds like you have done a good job with yours.
