How to Boost Your Confidence 1. Realize what self-confidence really is: the belief that you are valuable and have worth and the willingness to be yourself around others. The ability not only to believe it, but to put your trust in yourself into action. 2. Take an inventory of your strengths: the things that make you useful, unique, or interesting. These could be things you do well, things you enjoy, or qualities you value in yourself. 3. Find ways to build on your strengths. You might practice your hobbies, participate in competitions, or develop your character through volunteering, Bible studies, or church. 4. Engage in your hobbies and share who you are with the world. This often means taking risks, but you can start small. Try spending time with friends in small gatherings instead of at large parties or festivals. 5. Realize that not everyone will like you —and that’s true for every single person alive. You won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, and not everyone will be yours. Don’t let this get you down. 6. You will have setbacks where negative feedback makes you doubt yourself or fall into old habits. Don’t stay in that place for long. Remember point 5: sometimes there’s nothing you can do about others’ opinions. When there’s room for self-improvement, process and reflect on your mistakes, and keep moving forward. Don’t forget to look back on the progress you’ve made, the relationships you’ve built, and the self-development you’ve undergone. Start with step 1…you’ve got this! This is an amazing journey, and I’m excited to see where you’ll go!