In order to be self-confident, eventually you are going to have to silence the critics inside your mind. Sometimes they sound like mom or dad, sometimes like an old teacher or a respected friend. You’ve got to train yourself to see the truth. Those aren’t really the voices of your...

I’m sure you’ve witnessed the spirit and self-confidence of a child who is confident she can do anything. Who’s to say that she won’t become a firefighter veterinarian princess when she grows up? Tragically, this indomitable spirit can be lost when faced with difficulties at school or at home. Bullies...

Think about the number of relationships in your life. Not just the romantic definition of relationship, but any relationship between you and another person at home, work or school. The sheer number of relationships is amazing, isn’t it? And with this number of relationships, there are bound to be problems...

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...

With all of the flashy media available to us today, it’s sometimes easy to forget the pleasures of reading. Beyond being an enjoyable activity, reading can also bring you plenty of inspiration on your journey to self-confidence. The most obvious source of confidence building in books comes from self-help titles...

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...

Being unemployed can certainly be a blow to your self-confidence. That doesn’t mean these feelings should get in the way of a successful job search. The first step to feeling confident about your job search is to let go of any lingering bad thoughts from the past. If you left...

Dealing with negative friends can be tough, but negative family can be a nightmare. Some people will feel you owe them just because you’re related. Others will drain on your emotions until you have no energy left to make decisions, or progress of your own. Being robbed of this power...

Every once in awhile you’ll find a person who is completely satisfied with his situation. He likes his job, he has good friends, and a warm family. Generally, he feels content. This is a self-confident man. Then, one day, new computers arrive into work, and out of the blue, he’s...