Love Your Life: How To Give Yourself A Boost of Confidence By The Belle Blog

Confidence spreads quickly. It is a quality that all leaders share, and it is critical for your life and professional well-being. Confidence is often difficult to achieve, and when you are dealing with self-doubt, it can feel like an uphill struggle, but it can be done. You must first learn to love and accept yourself, and only then will you be able to move forward. 
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Here, we look at some of the things that you can do to give yourself a boost of confidence so that you can really live and love your life

Have a look at your wardrobe 
Fashion is a means of expressing oneself. We would all be much more satisfied with who we are and how we reflect ourselves if we express our real selves and our individuality. It may seem superficial to be pleased with one's appearance, but it is an important aspect of self-love and confidence.  If your current wardrobe is not working for you, it may as well be working against you, warranting a drastic wardrobe change.

Make sure that the clothes that you choose to wear make you feel good. They need to physically comfortable - not too tight, not digging in anywhere, not riding up or sliding down so you are always self-conscious. It does not matter what size or shape you are; if something feels good to you, wear it!

Pamper yourself
Sometimes, a pamper session - whether that is a long hot bath, a mani or pedicure, a haircut or the All on 4 Treatment process for your teeth - can leave you looking great on the outside, but more importantly feeling good on the inside. Do not forget to look after your mental wellbeing too - a spot of meditation, mindful journaling and doing something that you love leaves you feeling relaxed and happy - and that is one of the best confidence boosters there is. 

You can also look at incorporating a healthy beauty and skincare routine. Good habits are always the way to go, from your diet to your makeup routine. If you wash and moisturise your face twice a day and use medications to treat any acne or other skin conditions you might have, you can enhance your natural beauty rather than just covering it up with makeup. Changing your diet will also help you lose weight, clear up your skin, and improve your overall health.
Aim to learn something new every dayEvery day, we can indulge in a very powerful and inspiring activity: education.  You can either read to enhance your communication and knowledge or enrol in classes to improve your social skills and understanding.  You can either go out into the world and learn for yourself, or you can watch a documentary after work in bed. Either way, learning something new every day can be incredibly empowering. Challenging your brain daily is also a great way to keep it active and engaged for any and every situation. 

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to gaining confidence. In reality, the only thing that matters is that you believe you are deserving of being the self-assured, self-reliant person you envision yourself to be.