{"id":46852,"date":"2017-01-25T20:15:46","date_gmt":"2017-01-26T04:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=46852"},"modified":"2017-05-27T08:46:35","modified_gmt":"2017-05-27T16:46:35","slug":"6-unusual-tips-skyrocket-self-esteem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/6-unusual-tips-skyrocket-self-esteem\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Unusual Tips to Skyrocket Your Self-Esteem"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Has it happened to you?<\/span><\/p>\n

You say sorry too often when sorry isn\u2019t needed. <\/span><\/p>\n

At a restaurant when the waiter gets your order wrong. At the mall when someone bumps into <\/span>you<\/i><\/b>. At work when someone misses your meeting, and it feels like your fault because you didn\u2019t remind them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Or maybe you struggle to accept compliments. Instead of saying thanks, you argue against the compliment. You downplay it. You attribute it to some coincidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

The above, described my life. I had a low self-image, lack of confidence, courage or whatever you want to call it. <\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe you\u2019re in the same boat I was. Always thinking: if only I could alter my self-image. If only I could boost my confidence. If only I could be the person I\u2019ve always wanted to be. <\/span><\/p>\n

But what if I told you, you could?<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Maxwell Maltz said it best: \u201cLow self-esteem is like driving through life with your hand-break on.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The definition of self-esteem is your faith in someone or something. Maybe you’re overweight and lost faith in your body. Maybe you feel you\u2019ve failed your parents. Maybe you feel you have failed yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n

If so, this post might be of help.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few tricks that have helped me, and may help you too.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. What If<\/h2>\n

If you experience self-doubt during indecision, ask yourself: \u201cHow would I act in this situation if I was overflowing with confidence?\u201d Then, do it that way! <\/span><\/p>\n

Your comfort zone is a dangerous place to be. If you want to grow, get out of it.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Here\u2019s Why Affirmations Don\u2019t Work<\/span><\/h2>\n

I know what you\u2019re thinking. Not this again! But hear me out. Here\u2019s the catch that most people miss. <\/span><\/p>\n

You have to say your affirmations with feeling. What\u2019s the difference between an owner\u2019s manual and a best-selling novel? Emotion. Your subconscious mind doesn\u2019t understand words, but it does emotion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Repeat the following to yourself with as much enthusiasm as possible: Everyday, in every way, I\u2019m getting bolder, more confident, and self-assured. At first, you won\u2019t believe yourself, but if you tell your subconscious mind something long enough, after a while it\u2019ll believe it.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Knowing vs Doing<\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s easy to fall into the trap of saying: \u201cMeh, I already know this.\u201d Instead as yourself: \u201cAm I applying this advice to my life?\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Also, ask yourself if this advice can improve your life. If it can, it would be wise to test this new idea in your life by applying it.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Reverse Engineering<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you haven\u2019t watched Amy Cuddy\u2019s Ted talk<\/a><\/span>, you\u2019re in for a treat. <\/span><\/p>\n

Self-assured people have a confident body posture. But Cuddy explains the reverse can also apply. If you\u2019re feeling down, strike a power pose for 2 minutes to increase confidence. A power pose is any position that makes your body bigger and more open. <\/span><\/p>\n

My favorite is feet on the desk with my hands clasped behind my head.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Outsource<\/span><\/h2>\n

I’ll be honest with you. Building confidence is possible, but it does take time. You won\u2019t gain it overnight. <\/span><\/p>\n

Until you reach your goal have someone be your confidence. Whoever inspires you. It might be Tony Robbins, Oprah, or whoever. <\/span><\/p>\n

Reading or listening to their stories can be empowering. You learn about their sheer determination and persistence that got them where they are today. <\/span><\/p>\n

6. Act Like a Nightclub Bouncer<\/span><\/h2>\n

Negative thoughts spread like weeds. As soon as one enters, they spread. You should be like a nightclub bouncer who banishes every negative thought that tries to enter your club of happiness. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes you feel powerless, but don\u2019t let self-doubt take your power. You have the power to choose more positive thoughts. <\/span><\/p>\n

Is it easy? Nope! But it becomes easier with practice. Driving also wasn\u2019t easy. But the more you practiced, the better you got. <\/span><\/p>\n

And it\u2019s OK if you\u2019re scared. Courage is being scared and still moving forward. As with self-esteem, you can also learn to be courageous. <\/span><\/p>\n

You are not your beliefs. Someone else put them there. If someone put them there it means someone can remove them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t tell yourself the lie that you can\u2019t do it. Because that\u2019s all it is. A lie. People with way fewer resources than you have achieved more. Not because they got lucky, but because they wanted it. <\/span><\/p>\n

The question is, do you want it bad enough? Do you want to be confident? <\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of going through life with your handbrake on, rather rip it out. When (not if) your confidence skyrockets you\u2019ll be in the fast lane. No need for slowing down or parking. <\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s stop settling. Let\u2019s stop trying to please other people, and rather please ourselves. To hell with what anyone thinks. If you\u2019re happy, they should be happy for you. <\/span><\/p>\n

Because isn\u2019t being happy the purpose of life? It sure is for me. So let\u2019s change that.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m game. <\/span><\/p>\n

Are you?<\/span><\/p>\n

Bio:<\/strong> Hanro Roos is an online weight loss coach and blogger at Opposed Nutrition<\/a>. He is on a mission to help you boost your health and confidence, no matter what. So you can love your body again, enjoy shopping for clothes again and extend your life to see your kids grow up. Download your FREE guide \u201810-Steps to Hack Your Habits for Weight Loss<\/a>\u2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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