{"id":409011776,"date":"2023-04-04T10:04:13","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T15:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409011776"},"modified":"2023-04-04T10:04:15","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T15:04:15","slug":"confidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/self-improvement\/confidence\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Tips for Building More Confidence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Building confidence is not as hard as many people think. While there are many factors that can impact your self-confidence, you can take some control over how you perceive yourself. It&#8217;s no secret that confidence is a huge part of our identities. It&#8217;s something we feel in our bones, and it can make us feel like we&#8217;re walking on air. If you lack confidence, start taking steps toward building it up. Here are some tips for giving you more self-confidence:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011808\" title=\"Top 7 Tips for Building More Confidence\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence.jpg\" alt=\"Top 7 Tips for Building More Confidence\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smile_More\"><\/span><strong>Smile More<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-64911583c4760\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-64911583c4760\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/self-improvement\/confidence\/#Smile_More\" title=\"Smile More\">Smile More<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/self-improvement\/confidence\/#Take_Care_of_Your_Body_With_Regular_Movement\" title=\"Take Care of Your Body With Regular Movement\">Take Care of Your Body With Regular Movement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/self-improvement\/confidence\/#Invest_in_Your_Favorite_Perfume_or_Body_Care_Product\" title=\"Invest in Your Favorite Perfume or Body Care Product\">Invest in Your Favorite Perfume or Body Care Product<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/self-improvement\/confidence\/#Hire_a_Personal_Stylist_to_Create_a_Great_Capsule_Wardrobe\" title=\"Hire a Personal Stylist to Create a Great Capsule Wardrobe\">Hire a Personal Stylist to Create a Great Capsule Wardrobe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/self-improvement\/confidence\/#Get_a_Life_Coach\" title=\"Get a Life Coach\">Get a Life Coach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/self-improvement\/confidence\/#Stay_off_Social_Media\" title=\"Stay off Social Media\">Stay off Social Media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/self-improvement\/confidence\/#Learn_to_Say_No\" title=\"Learn to Say No\">Learn to Say No<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>In the words of Buddy the Elf, \u201cI love smiling, smiling&#8217;s my favorite.\u201d The truth is, most people could stand to smile more often. It has a way of sending a rush of happy hormones through your body. Smiling can help you to be more confident because it helps you to feel good about yourself. Plus, it\u2019s contagious. A smile toward the right person at the right time can make their day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Care_of_Your_Body_With_Regular_Movement\"><\/span><strong>Take Care of Your Body With Regular Movement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011810\" title=\"Top 7 Tips for Building More Confidence\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-1.jpg\" alt=\"Top 7 Tips for Building More Confidence\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-1.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The first step to building confidence, and the one that will make all of the other tips you read here easier to accomplish, is taking care of your body with regular movement. Exercise is good for you. You can start small, like walking or doing some <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/style-and-purpose-vintage-sale\/\">light yoga at home<\/a>. You can build up to HIIT workouts later on if you want something more challenging. You&#8217;ll be surprised how much better this makes you feel mentally as well as physically. Plus reaching exercise and fitness goals can help increase your confidence levels as well.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-409011811 aligncenter\" title=\"Top 7 Tips for Building More Confidence\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-2.jpg\" alt=\"Top 7 Tips for Building More Confidence\" width=\"944\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-2.jpg 944w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-2-369x500.jpg 369w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-2-885x1200.jpg 885w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-2-768x1041.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Invest_in_Your_Favorite_Perfume_or_Body_Care_Product\"><\/span><strong>Invest in Your Favorite Perfume or Body Care Product<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to perfume, don&#8217;t buy cheap stuff. Finding a great scent you love and investing in that will make you feel far more confident than buying those body sprays during the mall sales. You\u2019ll want to find something that smells good on you, and that means finding out what scents are most appealing to your nose. One great scent is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fragrancex.com\/products\/versace\/bright-crystal-perfume\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Versace Bright Crystal<\/a>. It\u2019s known for being floral, but with fruity and musky notes as well. You could also invest in a lotion that contains your favorite perfume. Versace makes one called Dylan Purple which many people love.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hire_a_Personal_Stylist_to_Create_a_Great_Capsule_Wardrobe\"><\/span><strong>Hire a Personal Stylist to Create a Great Capsule Wardrobe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/gaming-and-fashion\/\">capsule wardrobe<\/a> is a collection of clothing items that can be mixed and matched to create different outfits. A personal stylist can help you create a wardrobe that suits your personality and includes pieces that <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/bodycon-dress\/\">fit your body<\/a> well. Having a capsule <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/fall-trends\/\">wardrobe can ensure that you have clothes that all fit well and that suits your style<\/a>. It also saves you money in the long run because you aren\u2019t just running out to <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting\/thrift-store-shopping-not-buy-used\/\">buy things<\/a> because they are on sale.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011812\" title=\"Top 7 Tips for Building More Confidence\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-3.jpg\" alt=\"Top 7 Tips for Building More Confidence\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-3.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-3-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-3-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_a_Life_Coach\"><\/span><strong>Get a Life Coach<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While some people could benefit from professional therapy sessions, others may only need the help of a well-trained coach. A life coach can be a great way to help you build confidence, especially if you feel stuck. They can guide you through activities that help you discover more about yourself. As you go through it, they help you discover answers that were inside of you all along. They can be useful when you\u2019re trying to switch careers, you aren\u2019t feeling very motivated, or you want someone on your side to help you grow your business.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_off_Social_Media\"><\/span><strong>Stay off Social Media<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Social media can be a great way to keep in touch with friends, but it&#8217;s also a source of stress for many people. It&#8217;s easy to get caught up in comparing yourself to others and <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-sizes-truth\/\">then feeling bad<\/a> about yourself. If you feel like <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/social-media-class-popexpert\/\">social media<\/a> is taking over your life, try deleting the apps from your phone or at least limiting how much time you spend on them each day. You can even set time limits for yourself.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011813\" title=\"Top 7 Tips for Building More Confidence\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-4.jpg\" alt=\"Top 7 Tips for Building More Confidence\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-4.jpg 853w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-4-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-4-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-4-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_to_Say_No\"><\/span><strong>Learn to Say No<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having <a href=\"https:\/\/lanegoodwin.com\/boundaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healthy boundaries<\/a> includes learning to say no. In order to build confidence, you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-fashion-life-lessons\/\">learn how to say no to things<\/a> that can overwhelm you or that you don\u2019t have the emotional bandwidth for. Saying yes all the time can be one of the hardest habits for some people to break. Be clear about your boundaries and stick with them. If someone asks you for something that makes you uncomfortable or stressed out, don&#8217;t hesitate in letting them know that it isn&#8217;t possible at this time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011814\" title=\"Top 7 Tips for Building More Confidence\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-5.jpg\" alt=\"Top 7 Tips for Building More Confidence\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-5.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-5-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-5-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-7-tips-for-building-more-confidence-5-1536x863.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Building confidence is not as hard as many people think. 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