How to Build Self Confidence: 12 steps

Five Parts:Cultivating a Good AttitudeDealing with EmotionsPracticing Self-CareSetting Goals and Taking RisksGetting Help Building Confidence Self-confidence, the combination of self-efficacy and self-esteem, is an essential part of humanity.[1] Self-efficacy is the internal sense, or belief that we can accomplish a variety of tasks or goals throughout life. Self-esteem, is similar, but more related to believing we are generally competent in what we do, and that we deserve to be happy in life. A person with self-confidence generally likes herself, is willing to take risks to achieve her personal and professional goals, and thinks positively about the future. [2] Someone who lack self-confidence, however, is less likely to feel that she can achieve her goals and she tends to have a negative perspective about herself and what she hopes to gain in life. [3] The good news is that self-confidence is something that you can build on your own! Ad Steps Part 1 of 4: Cultivating a Good Attitude Tips

How to Win Friends and Influence People How to Win Friends and Influence People is one of the first best-selling self-help books ever published. Written by Dale Carnegie and first published in 1936, it has sold 15 million copies world-wide.[1] Leon Shimkin of the publishing firm Simon & Schuster took one of the 14-week courses given by Carnegie in 1934. Shimkin persuaded Carnegie to let a stenographer take notes from the course to be revised for publication. In 1981, a new revised edition containing updated language and anecdotes was released.[2] The revised edition reduced the number of sections from 6 to 4, eliminating sections on effective business letters and improving marital satisfaction. Major sections and points[edit] Twelve Things This Book Will Do For You[edit] This section was included in the original 1936 edition as a single page list, which preceded the main content of the book, showing a prospective reader what to expect from it. The book has six major sections. Fundamental Techniques in Handling People[edit]