Confidence Is What You Believe In, Not What You Own

When you believe in something and can confidently talk about it or show it to the public without fear, that is confidence. Confidence can also be defined as the overall sense of trust in your ability to take control of your life. Some people are confident about their work, while others are confident about their appearance or skills. You can feel confident in one area of your life and be less confident in the other.

You can achieve more success in both your personal and professional life by maintaining a healthy amount of confidence. For instance, studies have shown that those with higher levels of confidence typically outperform their peers in the classroom.

Other studies have also demonstrated a positive mutual relationship between athletes’ confidence levels and their motivation to practice their sport, suggesting that confidence plays a role in motivation to succeed. Confidence plays an important role in how you present yourself to others as well.

3 steps to radiate confidence at all times:

There are several ways of boosting your confidence, which can help improve your self-esteem in different areas of your life. Here are 3 steps by Livebeam towards radiating your confidence:

  1. Don’t compare yourself to others and only surround yourself with supportive people

Comparing yourself to others may leave you feeling down and frustrated. Therefore, avoid comparing yourself to people you follow on social media. While it is natural to make comparisons, it will not help to boost your confidence. It may have opposite and adverse effects.

If you compare yourself to other people, there is a likelihood that you’ll envy them, and the more you do that, the more you’ll feel worse about yourself. For example, if you compare yourself to the host on Livebeam stream who you think looks fitter than you, you may’ll get more frustrated with your own looks.

If you find yourself drawing comparisons, you can boost your confidence by telling yourself that doing so is not quite productive. Remind yourself that life is a competition only with oneself.

Keep in mind that people are different, so if someone you just met on Livebeam is expressing themselves way better than you, focus on your skills and remind yourself that there are things you are naturally better at. Simply focus on your own life and avoid reflecting about others.

Positivity can help radiate your confidence. Start spending time with people who make you feel positive and not the ones that try to compare you with someone else. Streaming platforms such as Livebeam are one of those places where you can find supportive friends, who will not judge you, but accept you the way you are. 

Your beliefs and feelings about yourself can be influenced more than you realize by the people you surround yourself with. Make sure you are aware of how your mood is affected by other people. Surround yourself with individuals who genuinely care about you and your well-being. Find people that can boost your confidence and who are optimistic. Support and self-assurance go hand in hand.

  1. Take care of your body and be kind to yourself

If you are not taking care of your body, it is difficult to feel more confident in it; if you are not eating well, working out, and keeping fit, you’ll not be confident about your health or physical shape. When you take care of yourself, you’ll automatically feel more confident because you will see that you’re energized, healthy and productive.

Here are self-care practices we suggest to use to take a good care of yourself:

Please, note that we are not healthcare experts and these are just advice that may help you feel better in your body.

  • Exercise

When you work out regularly, you’ll start experiencing and seeing some good changes in your body and appearance. When your body image improves, you’ll begin to feel more confident about yourself.

  • Have a good diet

A healthy diet has several advantages, including improved confidence and self-esteem. You feel better about yourself when you nourish your body with nutrient-dense foods since they make you feel stronger, healthier, and more invigorated.

  • Sleep well

Your emotions can go overboard if you don’t get enough sleep. On the other hand, restful sleep has been associated with positive personality qualities including optimism and self-confidence.

  • Meditate

Meditation is more than a simple technique to unwind; it also has several benefits for enhancing overall confidence. One benefit is that it aids in self-awareness and acceptance. Additionally, meditation helps you to stop doubting yourself and shut down thoughts that undermine your confidence.

Practicing self-compassion or being kind to yourself, when you experience a setback or make a mistake, can help you boost your confidence. It boosts your connection with yourself and others by allowing you to become more emotionally adaptable and helping you go through difficult emotions in an easier manner.

There is a link between self-compassion and confidence, so next time you find yourself in a difficult situation, don’t punish yourself with thoughts, instead understand that not being perfect is a part of being human.

  1. Exercise positive self-talk and face your fears

Talking negatively can limit your motivation and reduce confidence. Avoid words like “I can’t do it” or “I can’t make it”. Convince yourself that no matter how hard the situation is, you can still make it. Being optimistic can boost your confidence. If a friend on Livebeam invites you to take a challenge together, such as reading a new book they proposed, or trying a new recipe, instead of saying “I can’t ” try actually accomplishing it and see how this can radiate your confidence in your abilities. You’ll be surprised to see that you can actually do what you thought was hard at first.

Don’t wait until you’re more confident so you can do things. You can start doing anything by facing your fears. Asking someone on a date and requesting higher pay at work should be easy to do, once you have learned how to face your fears.

Low self-esteem can cause a number of fears. You can overcome these fears by facing them. Try regardless of whether you’re afraid of making a mistake or looking foolish. There is nothing wrong with a little self-doubt if it helps you perform better.

You might discover that making a few mistakes or feeling a little anxious isn’t as bad as you initially thought it was. Also, as you advance, your confidence gets better. In the end, this can keep you from reacting in ways that may have severe negative effects.

A little confidence can let you do things you never thought you could do. It is important therefore to work on areas of your life that you still feel less confident about. Remember, simply because you are less confident at something, does not mean you can’t practice and become better. We have seen that taking care of your body and being kind to yourself, can help you improve your health and physical appearance if that is an area you feel less confident about.

Surrounding yourself and talking to people with positive vibes on platforms such as Livebeam can help you boost your confidence. Livebeam is also a platform to support each other, learn new ideas and share thoughts and feelings with strangers. You can also find entertaining streams that will leave you happy and confident.

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