Confidence is a vital part of feeling better about life. Those of us in this world who lack confidence will struggle to go out and complete basic daily tasks. People who have hit rock bottom will know just how excruciating it is to go out in public or feel like a part of society. On the flip side, anyone who is soaring in confidence will know what it’s like to go out without a care in the world. Confident people will actively make mistakes in public and not care at all – they’ll see all the positives in the world and won’t worry about silly little things. They’re mindful of certain situations, but they won’t ever overthink small issues as they have a lot more on their plate to concern themselves with.
We all want to be at the top of our game in terms of confidence levels, but some of us just need an extra little push. Fortunately, the truth is that the confident people of this world got there through actively trying to be. They weren’t born a certain way, and they’re not special – they just attempt lots of things and are more active in life – that’s pretty much it. Becoming more competent and skillful in life will improve every single person’s confidence, and here are just a few fundamental skills that people need in order to boost theirs:
Four Things to Learn That Will Improve Your Confidence
Here are areas to address if you hope to increase your self-confidence.
1 – Domestic Behavior
Just literally being able to take care of yourself and others in the comfort of a home will make you feel a lot better about your overall life. There are grown-ups out there who still live with their parents – this in itself isn’t an issue at all, of course. The problem is around the fact that they still do very little to contribute and are like big kids. Being able to shop for groceries, keep everything together, and maintain a home is great for one’s self-esteem.
2 – Cooking
When you’re able to cook, you automatically feel a lot more confident about yourself. It’s by no means the pinnacle of human ability, but it’s something that allows us to feel like we’re able to keep ourselves going. Overall competence is built when these kinds of fundamental skills are built, so make sure you learn a thing or two about making meals. One day you could be going over the very basics, and in a few months’ time, you could be easily mimicking the vegan soup recipes at feastingathome.com, for example.
3 – Physical Aptitude
Working out makes everyone feel better – and for a bunch of reasons. Firstly, you’ll feel better due to the endorphin release from the brain. This kind of thing makes everyone feel more positive. Body confidence and knowing that you’re stronger/fitter than you were the month prior also helps. Physical aptitude and knowing you can physically take on most challenges just allows you to get lots of mental strength from seemingly nowhere.
4 – Social Skills
We’re taught social skills when we’re in school, but some of the skills fade away for lots of people – especially in this day and age due to the fact that people aren’t as sociable anymore. Go out and speak to people – and actually speak to them, not using text messages, etc.! This will build your charisma and your aptitude around others, making you feel a lot more competent and comfortable in most situations.
She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificates in Natural Health and Herbology from accredited programs. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.
Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."
Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.
Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
