Quit Doubt.

Self-confidence comes when you conquer doubt. When we know we are right, even when others criticise us, and we listen to our self, we are demonstrating confidence. Let us explain the steps that build confidence:

Insecurities, What’re Those?: There are incidents which have made you feel inferior and insecure, and have bogged you down to the level of no return. It could be anything, right from a past sour experience to getting bullied, to feeling physically inferior to someone, to feeling not-so-worthy – the first thing you should do is to identify what these are and become aware of their existence in your life. Half the battle is won if you are simply aware of them.

Don’t Worry, Be Happy: You would find many of your friends and folks at home saying to you, “Hey! Don’t you worry, be happy! We are with you.” Acknowledge. You need their support. Talk about your doubts and insecurities to them. Think about these issues, fight with them internally, practice persistence until you are able to resolve them in the mind. Think whether these are relevant issues that need any pondering over. And if you cannot get rid of these thoughts, stay with them, live with them, fully accept them to be part of your life, gracefully.

Know What You are Good At: Having noted the things that pull us down, we need to also list the things that push us up. Put yourself in a position where the positives can be leveraged. Ponder upon your strengths. Count them. Write them down. Do a SWOT analysis. Know your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. It is as much important to enjoy the activity of coming face-to-face with them as it is to realise them.

Project the Positive: The way you see yourself is the way others perceive you. Project the positive. It is not as same as wanting to control perception and the view of others, which might be beyond your control, but it is to be resilient and to stretch your ambition.

Beyond a point, doubt will paralyze you. It will rob you of energy and slow you down. Doubt robs you of self-belief and self-confidence. Take charge of the queries raised by doubt, clarify them and quit doubt.

Quit Doubt! Move Forward with Confidence!

Quit Sorrow and Regret.

A blue mood can hit anyone. But do not indulge in it. Quit sorrow and regret. What is it that did not go well? Did you have an argument with your loved one? Have you woken up with the feeling that life is passing you by? Was there a big opportunity you missed? All this will pass. Here are some instant tips that can cheer you up and get you going for the rest of the day:

Listen to Dance Music: Search for your music player, plug the earphones and turn up the volume. Yes! Turn on the music and fight off the blues! Do you know that music can help you calm your anxious nerves as well, aside from making you dance to that jazzy number you remember stage-rocking on during your college farewell week.

Turn-off Your Mood Swings by Taking a Walk Outside: Remaining outdoors, even for a little while, can direct your mind from that which is disturbing you. A simple glance at nature’s wonders such as trees, birds, kids, etc., can make you feel positive and ready you for the challenge that lay ahead of you.

Meditation: Though yoga and meditation would not affect your happiness-quotient immediately, but if done religiously, these techniques can really put you in a lot calmer zone than you are right now. Yoga and meditation are often termed as art-of-living forms, which can influence your life and benefit you both physically and mentally. These are techniques one uses to be aware of their breaths and thoughts, so to gain control over his/her decision-making and fickle thought-process.

Decide for Today and For Ever, to Smile and Be Happy: There’s enough research on how smiling can help reduce stress hormones that can have a negative effect on your health. As well, it is not as difficult to smile as it is made out to be, just by pursing the corners of your lips, crinkling your eyes and raising your cheeks, you can sport a beautiful smile.

The most important determinant of happiness, however, would be your health. So try these proven tricks and work toward keeping as fit as a fiddle.

Quit Sorrow and Regret! Be Happy Now!