How to create self confidence within ourself effectively? Building self confidence is not a one time event. It is a lifelong process. Learn how to foster self confidence on a daily basis and soon we will be reaping the benefits of peace of mind, happiness and optimism. Below are 5 simple steps to create self confidence.

1 – Shower ourself in positive attention. Before we go out make sure that we are freshly showered and groomed. Don’t save our beautiful clothes for a special occasion. If we are feeling down or doubtful about ourself, dress yourself up. Admire ourself in the mirror and remind ourself that these emotions will pass.

2 – Become confident, positive and bold. It seems simple, but it is not overly simple. In a situation of stress and unexpected setbacks make a marked attempt to find something positive about the situation. Repeat the positive statement in our mind, and repeat it out loud to those experiencing the situation with us.

3 – Give positive compliments to others regularly. This goes back to treating others as we would like to be treated. Don’t hold back on the compliments. Giving honest compliments create self confidenceand confidence of others. Knowing that we have the power to give that gift is a confidence boosting tool in itself. The best part about giving compliments is that we will start receiving a lot more of them, and that feels good.

4 – Avoid bad and negative thoughts. Recognize our negative thoughts and kill them in the act. Restructure the negative thought into a positive statement. Repeat the statement to ourself until the negative thought passes.Do this with all of our negative thoughts and soon the action will become natural. Being positive is a strong foundation for create self confidence.

5 – Build our perfect self on paper. Write down the qualities that wewish to desire like confidence, optimism and peacefulness. Create positive sentences with these qualities and write them down on note cards. Examples might be, “I am confident,” “I believe in myself,” “I am at peace.” Keep the note cards in our pocket and reference them when we begin to doubt ourself.

It’s worth seeking help if it means living in the peace of self confidence.