Ash Greig's 10 Steps to Building Self-Confidence

Step 1: The golden rule – have a positive outlook on life!
Nobody wants to be around a negative pessimist, so have more faith in yourself and the world that you live in. :)

Step 2: Perfection is NOT the key.
The more you aim for it, the harder it is to reach; so when you fail there goes your confidence down the toilet bowl. Set goals that you can achieve and reward yourself when you succeed. If things do not turn out well, let it be and move on. Punishing yourself doesn’t make it all better. :)

Step 3: Do not be afraid to be heard.
You’ve got a mind of your own – be proud of it! Show people that you are a thinker and not a follower. :)

Step 4: Create something out of nothing.
Never baked a cake in your life? Take out Mom’s recipe book and start getting messy. When you open the oven and see your masterpiece once it’s ready, you’d be so proud of yourself for attempting the impossible. :)

Step 5: Be happy being you instead of trying so hard to be someone you’re not.
You’re special exactly the way you are, so why would you want to be different and pretend to be a person you think people would approve of? Learn to be comfortable in your own skin. :)

Step 6: Be initiative – take the first step.
So you’ve just met some new people. Talk to them, find out their hobbies and tell them about yours. Being shy doesn’t get you anywhere when you want to become a more confident adult. :)

Step 7: Thank your lucky stars for life’s little gifts.
You’ve been blessed with all that you need to live a fulfilling life – smile, be grateful and spread the love to those around you. :)

Step 8: Love every bit of yourself.
It doesn’t matter if your right boob is smaller than your left, or if you weigh 30 pounds more than you should. Accept your flaws and appreciate your best features. Life would be that much simpler to lead. :)

Step 9: Listen to uplifting, happy music.
It makes you feel good about yourself and everything around you, and does wonders to boost your confidence. :)

Step 10: Make your own decisions.
We all have to make choices of various scales throughout our lives – it is part of being human. We may make mistakes sometimes, but at least you know that you made that mistake on your own with a clear conscience and not merely looking for someone to take the blame. :)


~Ashley Greig~
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