There is a learning theory that most people outside of the area of education never hear about. Created by Dr. Howard Gardner, it is called the theory of multiple intelligences. The idea behind the theory is that there are eight forms of “intelligence” and that everyone has strong and weak...

Self-confidence may seem like a far-off and unreachable goal, but it can actually be achievable with several small steps. 1. Work on your conversational skills Improving your conversational skills can help you feel more comfortable and confident in any social situation which will lead to larger confidence overall. If you...

While it’s nice to think that appearances don’t matter, the fact is that you clothes can have an effect on your self-confidence. That said, the only important thing is how you feel about the clothing you wear, not what others may think about it. Dress in a way that makes...

Denial is not just a river in Egypt. More than narcissism, perfectionism, the drive to overachieve, or to keep yourself from achievement, denial will put the breaks on your dreams. Denial is the refusal to be held accountable for your actions. The Blame Game. Pointing the finger. When you give...

Feelings of self-confidence based on your appearance are purely in your mind. This isn’t to say that they’re imaginary but that your confidence depends on your personal thoughts and perceptions about the way you look. If you can change the way you think about your appearance, you can change your...

Do you ever feel like you are your own worst enemy? Drugs. Drinking. Overeating, and nasty behavior can seriously lower how you feel about yourself. Sometimes that’s the point. Trauma throughout your life can make you feel like you don’t deserve to be attractive, socially satisfied or financially stable. You...

You painstakingly devised your first real plan for self-improvement. A milestone. A changing point. Use of your growing self-confidence. You’ve studied your strengths. You’ve uncovered your likes and dislikes. You chose the direction you wanted to go, and took time setting your goals. You even took baby steps, successfully, and...

We all have them – friends who drain our self-confidence. Maybe we’ve been friends for years, or attend the same church or sports club. Maybe we work together and severing ties could hurt us on the job. Then again, maybe we’re ignoring a real problem and using them as a...

When you only had to worry about yourself and perhaps a significant other in your home life, confidence was a very personal matter, relying only on how you felt about how you were doing in your life. With the birth of child, this changes as another life becomes entirely dependent...

There’s nothing quite like helping others for making you feel good about yourself. Getting involved in community service projects can build your self-confidence while you improve the world around you. Some community service opportunities require an ongoing commitment while others are one-time events. Once you’ve decided how much time you...