How do I get self confidence?
I have little to no self esteem despite being one, if not, the best in my grade level. I have friends and a good life, its just that I never believe i
I have little to no self esteem despite being one, if not, the best in my grade level. I have friends and a good life, it's just that I never 'believe' in myself. Everything I do, whether it be an essay for English, art, a sport, etc. I think it's absolutely horrid and that I'm awful. I absolutely hate everything I have ever made, and have never been proud of myself. I know I need to shake the habit, but I just can't stop bringing myself down. How can I fix my outlook on myself?
or:I have little to no self esteem despite being one, if not, the best in my grade level. I have friends and a good life, it's just that I never 'believe' in myself. Everything I do, whether it be an essay for English, art, a sport, etc. I think it's absolutely horrid and that I'm awful. I absolutely hate everything I have ever made, and have never been proud of myself. I know I need to shake the habit, but I just can't stop bringing myself down. How can I fix my outlook on myself?
or:It's an art and a lifetime pursuit. www.artofmanliness.com/A more immediate action is to take acting classes. The slogan is \"Fake it till you make it.\"
or:I think it is normal to be self critical, that is actually a drive to do better. Imagine if you didn't judge yourself or expect more, you'd be one of those arrogant people who go around thinking their way is right and they're the best with no concept of reality. Pride is actually one of the classic, \"deadly sins\
or:I have very similar problems of that which is stated in your question. However, I find that when people look at the work and achievements that you have done. Often times you will find that people enjoy your work and what you do, which really helps to open your mind and prevent the thoughts of you are not good enough, when your grades and work say otherwise. I have told my self all my life I am bad at Math for example when I am truly not bad at Math, however I say I am bad at Math because I do not enjoy it and when ever I tell people I am good at Math, they tell me to go into a career for Math which I do not want to do. I am not sure exactly what your reason would be for telling yourself that you are not good enough, but deep down you probably have a reason which normally you want to keep hidden and a secret. If you are more honest with yourself and start to tell people how you feel about certain thing's you do in life. You may no longer hate everything you do. Another thing I have found is that, often times their are things or hobbies in life that you might not know even exist and you could be insanely good at them. For example, I only got into Art a year ago and now I love it. It is probably the only work I have ever enjoyed doing.I'll end on a quote, \"Your heart is the size of an ocean. Go find yourself in it's hidden depths.\"
or:Answer these questions. Yes NoWhen you look in the mirror, \u25a1 \u25a1do you like what you see?Do you feel that you have \u25a1 \u25a1praiseworthy skills?Are you able to stand up to peer pressure? \u25a1 \u25a1Can you accept valid criticism? \u25a1 \u25a1Can you handle unfair remarks \u25a1 \u25a1others make about you?Do you feel loved? \u25a1 \u25a1Do you take care of your health? \u25a1 \u25a1Are you happy for others when they succeed? \u25a1 \u25a1Do you generally view yourself as successful? \u25a1 \u25a1If you answered no to several of the above questions, it may be that low self-confidence has blinded you to your strengths. For more information on this subject and others, please go to www. jw.org select publications, click on books and type title of book in search box. \" Young People Ask volume 1\" page 85 . Free downloads, publications or read online. . There is also volume 2.
or:First of all, I doubt you're \"horrible\" at everything. Remember, there's always someone worst off. More seriously though, different people just have different skills, but in your case it's probably a different learning style. I would recommend you talk with someone, like a trusted teacher or school counselor, or if you have health insurance talk with a counselor. There's nothing weird about it, and it can help. I wish you luck!
or:Mostly it comes with age but you just must be able to \"punch yourself\" mentally and make yourself do the things you dislike. I don't know how old you are but i would advise you not to compare yourself with others so often. One could think others have it easier but we just can't look into them and most of the time they are just struggling as much as we do. And ofc - are your essays judged in a good way? If that's the case, trust your teachers. Nothing wrong with trying to push yourself further but you must also learn accepting a \"yes\" as a \"yes\". :)
or:Thanks for all the help guys! A big topic in all of the responses is that I compare myself to others often, and I for one absolutely agree. I'll try my hardest to keep up with your advice, but it's going to be challenging to stop putting myself down. Nonetheless, I definitely do appreciate it all! :)
or:Make sure that everyone knows you don't care what they say and that you are you and you change on your own terms in your own time and of your own volition. Trust me, if you start verbally THINKING, \"I'm so cool it's not even worth thinking about\
or:There is nothing which especially is made to increase your self confident it's just you have to motivate yourself and stay positive. Self-confidence arrives when you are surrounded with positive people so surround yourself with good vibes which will reflect it in you too.
or:The problem of self confidence lies with realizing that we are not the mind that constantly thinks negative thoughts. We are not even the ego that keeps saying \u2018I\u2019, \u2018me\u2019 and \u2018mine\u2019. We have to overcome the ignorance that we have grown up with - that we must come first in class, that we must be a world champion, that we must be a billionaire. The problem is with what we have been taught. We have to unlearn it. When we unlearn it, then we can live a life of peace and bliss. We will not hate what we do, we will not have negativity in our life, we will realize that ultimately, we all have to die. The purpose of life is to realize why we are here, who we are. It is to realize we are not this body, the mind or the ego, we are the Divine Soul. The moment we realize this, our life will be transformed. Not only will we get self confidence, but we will attain a state of bliss and peace unknown to man.
