What Can I Do To Boost My Self Confidence?
October 10, 2008
Hi Katie ~
I have been feeling really bad about myself lately, I feel like I am not pretty enough. My friends and parents tell me its not true, and that I am pretty.
But no matter how many times the reassure me I still feel ugly. What can I do to boost my self confidence?
Alyssa, 13
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Dear Alyssa,
You say that you have not been feeling good about yourself LATELY. This gives me a clue that you felt pretty before, and just recently have not been feeling so hot. Your family and friends are still seeing the same beautiful you as you used to see…but now for some reason your self confidence has dropped.
You may want to look at what has been going on in your life recently. Has something traumatic happened? Or is there something that you have done that is bothering you or that you feel guilty about? These are some questions to ask yourself.
I can relate, I know for myself that if I do something that goes against my conscience, I will feel guilty and not feel as good about myself.
Also, I see that you are 13, and I remember when I was 13 I was going through tons of physical changes. So maybe these changes are making you feel unpretty. Or maybe you are comparing yourself to other girls and seeing in them what you wish you could be. But rest assure…these changes are for the good, you will only become more beautiful as you grow into your teen years. And try not to compare yourself to other girls…there will always be someone more beautiful, or rich, or intelligent…so why beat ourselves up over it?!
There are so many ways that you can increase your self confidence, and by confronting the thoughts and actions that are bringing your self esteem down is one way. And telling yourself Always remember to remind yourself of your positive qualities that make you beautiful…embrace these and you will exude with confidence =)
Write back if you have any other questions!
xoxo Katie
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