Positives
A self-confident personality is characterized by the ability to assume responsibility without feeling hesitation and fear. Self-confidence helps respect the talents and mental and physical capabilities of a person and builds a great future for him. Self- confidence enables the ability to advise people, direct them and solve their problems.
Obstacles to self-confidence
Psychological disorders. Obsessive-compulsive disorder and self-destruction. Feelings of guilt and self-loathing. Comparing oneself to others. The feeling that the society to which one belongs is a pariah society.
Strengthening self-confidence :
There are a set of tips that help strengthen and enhance self-confidence, the most important of which are the following: Self-acceptance: Every person must realize that people are different from each other and not completely alike, and that dealing with various social situations differs from one person to another. Some people may feel shy and embarrassed in large gatherings, on the other hand, they enjoy boldness and self-confidence in small events and gatherings. Therefore, it is necessary for each person to accept himself as he is, to realize his strengths and advantages, to be keen to be the best version of himself, and to be fully convinced that perfection is an unrealistic goal. Positive thinking: Every person should support and encourage himself through positive thinking, by avoiding describing the person as introverted, shy, etc., but on the contrary, he should describe himself as strong, confident, and talkative, as experts advise talking to oneself in a positive way due to the influence of the brain Thus, his tendency to achieve these positive qualities and attributes, which drives the person to strive hard to achieve them, which contributes to increasing his self-confidence, and the person’s recollection of the things and achievements that he succeeded in achieving and had a positive impact on the lives of others contributes to enhancing his self-confidence and forming proof for him about what he can do with it. Not comparing oneself to others: A person should refrain from comparing himself to others, whether on the ground or through social media. Where a study published in 2018 AD in the journal ( Personality and Individual Differences ) confirmed the effect of comparing a person with others on the way he feels about himself, and many researchers have confirmed the result of this study, as comparisons generate many negative feelings for a person, when a person thinks about Other people's possessions, achievements, and skills believe that what they have is better than what he has, and this weakens his self-confidence. Setting goals clearly: Setting goals is an important part of developing self-confidence. It must be taken into account that the goals are measurable and achievable within a specific period of time, as this process helps to identify strengths, reduce weaknesses, take advantage of available opportunities, and reduce obstacles that a person may face. Determining the steps a person needs to achieve his goals has a positive impact. A self-confident person. Attention to physical health: Self-confidence is closely related to a person's satisfaction with himself and his external appearance. Therefore, it is necessary to follow a healthy lifestyle by getting enough sleep every day, following a healthy diet, and exercising. A study published in 2016 in the Journal of Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment concluded that regular physical activity improved the shape of the bodies of the study participants, so they felt more confident, as following healthy practices positively affects the health of the individual and enhances his self-confidence.
Other tips to boost self-confidence:
There are many tips that are no less important than the aforementioned to strengthen self-confidence, the most prominent of which are the following:
Thinking about things and tasks that a person can change by putting in more effort and energy, and not being preoccupied with thinking about things that cannot be changed. Surrounding the individual with supportive people who make him feel good about himself, and trying to avoid negative people. Doing everything that makes a person happy; Like spending time doing things he enjoys, such as sports, reading, cooking, etc. Take advantage of the state of stress or tension that a person is going through, and make an effort to deal with his feelings by converting them into additional energy and strength to accomplish the required tasks.
