So you say that you have amazing self-confidence and couldn’t possibly feel better about yourself. That’s great. Now it’s time to think about what you can do to share the wealth. By keeping a few simple things in mind, you can help others along the road to self-confidence.

Watch how you comment on the appearance of others. Do you regularly tell your brother that he’d look great if he just lost a few pounds? Do you constantly slip your best friend the number of your personal stylist? While there’s nothing wrong with encouraging your friends and family to improve themselves, there’s a fine line between encouraging and meddling. Constant nagging on the part of even well meaning associates can lead to nagging feelings of doubt. Sure, you were fine with your appearance, but if even your friends think you’re fat/ugly/hairy/etc. then maybe there is something horribly wrong with you.

Do you praise the positive attributes and qualities of your friends, family and co-workers? Sometimes we’re too quick to point out faults and lay blame while the good aspects are overlooked. Positive reinforcement can build confidence and lead to success.

Have you ever seen a quality in someone else that they didn’t seem to realize? Maybe a friend is a great listener or you wife is creative, but they never use these skills to their own benefit. Perhaps they don’t have confidence in their own abilities. It only takes a few minutes of your time to tell a friend about the positive things you see in them and to encourage them to try a new activity that suits them.

Think about all of the customer service personnel you encounter in your daily life. How do you treat them? It can be so easy to yell at the cashier when your cottage cheese doesn’t ring up on sale. Even a simple “hello” and “thank you” can instantly improve any interaction. By showing respect for others, you can help them have respect for themselves and increase their self-confidence.

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