10 Ways to Feel More Confident No Matter What Your Age

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and while that’s true, if your confidence is feeling a little shot or you’re feeling down in the dumps, it’s understandable that you want to do something to boost you back up. While it’s important to understand that the models and celebrities we see in the media are heavily edited, it’s totally normal to want to feel flawless and sexy for yourself. So, let’s take a look at some fantastic ways to boost your confidence.

Look at your diet

Beauty starts from within, so if you want to feel more beautiful on the outside, you need to take a look at your diet and what you’re putting into your body. Start by asking yourself whether you’re getting enough fruit and veg into your diet. Are you getting at least 5 portions a day? Or is there room for improvement? Then you should look at cutting processed foods out of your diet as much as possible. Once you start eating cleaner you’ll notice a few things, such as:

• Clearer skin

• Weight loss

• More voluminous hair

• Whiter eyes

• Stronger nails

Keeping a food diary helps you stay on track and create a habit of healthy eating.

If pinpointing diet mistakes is challenging, consulting with an online nutrition coach while keeping a food diary could provide you with personalized insights and strategies.

Consider having treatments done

Nobody should ever feel like they have to change the way they look to feel beautiful, but sometimes having a few treatments done can massively help your confidence. Consider going to get a massage, a facial, your nails done, or even a small amount of botox to help eliminate wrinkles. Sometimes letting others do the pampering for you can make a massive difference to how you feel about yourself, so indulge every now and then!

Take care of your hair

Your hair is one part of your body that you have full control over. No matter what kind of hair you have, you can always change it to a different style to make it exactly how you like it. However, it’s important to know how to take care of your hair type. If you’re like me, for example, you’ll need to look into the best shampoo for silver hair to keep it the perfect colour and also in the best possible condition. You should also make sure that you’re using the right oils and protection when styling your hair to avoid damage. Keeping your hair in the best possible condition will help keep your confidence levels high.

You could always consider changing your hair up completely for a confidence boost. You could experiment with a new hair colour or finally choose to rock some bangs. After all, it is only hair and you can always change it back or let it grow out if you decide you don’t like your new style.

Put more effort into your exercise routine

You already know how important it is to get enough exercise into your daily routine, but putting more effort into your exercise regime could dramatically help your confidence. This might include choosing a different type of exercise or spending 30 minutes longer at the gym each week. Taking the time to target problematic areas will help boost your self esteem no end and you’ll be helping constantly improving your health.

If you struggle to find the time for exercise, it’s time to get clever. Try and find ways of including exercise in your daily routine. You could try things like:

• Stepping up the pace when you’re doing your housework

• Choosing a standing desk at work

• Buying an under-the-desk bike so you can exercise while you’re working

• Schedule time into your day for some yoga or a fitness DVD

Remember if you can’t get to the gym, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on exercise. You can use makeshift weights from around your home and turn pretty much any activity into some sort of workout!

Change up your makeup style

If you’ve been feeling a little down in the dumps lately, it might be because your makeup simply isn’t working for your features anymore. What worked for you back in your twenties and thirties probably won’t work for you now. So, now is the time to experiment with some new makeup styles. If you’re not sure where to go or what to try with your makeup, it’s a good idea to visit an MUA to help show you some new types of makeup, the application process, and what helps complement your facial features.

Dress for your body shape

Perhaps the reason you’ve lost some of your confidence is because you’re not dressing for your body shape. While it’s perfectly okay to don some baggy clothes for comfort, you shouldn’t hide your body! All bodies are beautiful, and all bodies can be dressed to look sensational. Take some time to appreciate the features of your body, and always tell yourself at least one thing you like about your body. Once you’ve worked out what your body shape is, you can then spend some time shopping to give yourself a new wardrobe. You could read style guides if you’re not sure on what kind of style to follow, or you could ask advice from friends and family. Either way, once you start dressing for your body shape you’ll begin to feel more fabulous in your own skin.

Have your teeth treated

If you feel that it’s your smile that’s letting you down, then do something about it! You can get your teeth whitened at the dentist, but there are also plenty of DIY kits so that you can do it at home. Or, the issue might be that your teeth aren’t as straight as you’d like them to be. There are plenty of treatments that your dentist could offer you, so speak to them to see which ones could enhance your smile and give you the confidence boost you need.

Learn something new

Sometimes self confidence isn’t just about the way you look, it’s about the way you feel about yourself. For some, their confidence becomes lost when they lose or stop doing things that they are good at or excel in. If this is sounding familiar, then it might be time to get yourself back out there and learn something new. Once you begin learning and excelling at something new, you’ll find that your confidence levels rise too. Whether you choose to pursue something brand new or branch out within the knowledge you already have is completely up to you!

Volunteer

For some, their confidence comes from knowing that they are helping others. If you’ve tried all of the above and are still struggling with a lack of self confidence, then volunteering might be another option to try. Find a cause that means something to you and see where you can do your bit to help out. Once you begin helping others you’ll get an enormous sense of well-being which in turn, will help raise your confidence levels.

Teach 

Finally, another great way of boosting your self-esteem is by considering a teaching position. Sometimes something simple as imparting wisdom onto others can do a world of good. It doesn’t have to be in a classroom setting either! You could build webinars or teach remotely. Once you see your information or skills helping someone else, you’ll feel on top of the world.

Use these tips to help boost your confidence, look fantastic, and help others all at the same time!