50 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself
50 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself When You've Lost Your Self-Confidence
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When you're feeling low on self-confidence, turn things around with a few tips and tricks for thinking about things differently. While there's no magic formula for instantly having a change of heart, there are small ways to feel better about yourself that you can try day by day to see if it helps. Feeling down can be triggered by seemingly insignificant moments or monumental issues that feel impossible to fix, but no matter what has you doubting your self-worth, try some of these suggestions to make a little progress today.
— Additional reporting by Sarah Lipoff
1 Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and visualize things working out.
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2 Write down five things that you are proud of.
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3 Give yourself a quick pep talk.
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4 Call a friend and tell them you're feeling down.
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5 Get in front of a mirror or your phone and smile.
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6 Watch a silly pet video.
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7 Give yourself an at-home manicure with a color you regularly wouldn't wear and flaunt it.
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8 Take a deep breath, acknowledge things aren't going your way, and move on with your day.
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9 Stop with negative self-talk. Switch the thoughts of negativity to positive mantras, such as "I am strong!"
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10 Write out a list of goals that are realistic and carry them with you.
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11 Put down your phone and pay attention to what's going on around you.
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12 Meditate. Close your eyes, take 10 deep breaths, and imagine something relaxing.
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13 Stop comparing yourself to others!
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14 You only get one body, so take care of it.
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15 Give yourself an at-home facial.
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16 Go ahead and cry it out.
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17 Write down what you're thankful for.
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18 Take a walk by yourself. Stay in the moment, breathe in and out, and slow down.
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19 Sing like no one can hear you. Really, it will change your mood in no time.
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20 Say something positive to someone on social media.
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21 Clean your desk and start fresh.
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22 Go through your closet and make a collection of clothes to donate.
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23 Send flowers to a good friend. The simple act of giving always lifts spirits.
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24 Pet a dog or cat, which instantly calms nerves and lowers blood pressure.
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25 Relive a favorite memory and hold on to the feeling.
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26 Give someone (or yourself!) a hug.
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27 Smile big at a stranger. Once you start, it's hard to stop.
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28 Put your shoulders back and act like you're walking the red carpet.
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29 Do something different and change up your routine.
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30 Grab your journal and write about what's bothering you.
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31 Smell the flowers — or treat yourself to a stunning bouquet.
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32 Stop thinking about that person you're crushing on and just ask them out!
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33 Turn that frown upside down. Literally.
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34 Plan the ultimate vacation, focusing on everything you want to do.
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35 Create a power board filled with pictures of yourself with loved ones along with inspirational words and images.
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36 Stop giving yourself a hard time over things you can't control and give yourself a break.
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37 Stop with should-have-could-have scenarios.
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38 Indulge in something you love and remind yourself why it's one of your favorite things.
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39 Love yourself and practice kindness.
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40 Give up trying to be perfect and just be you.
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41 Reflect on your accomplishments and acknowledge that you are pretty awesome.
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42 Accomplish something on your to-do list.
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43 Pick up a hobby.
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44 Check out Positively Positive.
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45 Remember it's OK to say no when you're feeling overwhelmed.
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46 Challenge yourself to try something new.
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47 Make a coffee or phone date with a good friend, and ask them what they like about you.
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48 Have a virtual happy hour with your long-distance friends.
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49 Shop your closet, and try out new ways to wear the clothes you already have.
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50 Acknowledge your feelings. It's totally natural to feel insecure, and admitting it is courageous.
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