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What if Confidence had nothing to do with being fearless but everything to be fully you and being honest with yourself?

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I become more confident?”—you’re not alone. Building confidence isn’t about being fearless or faking it until you make it like we’re told. Sometimes it’s needed. It’s about consistent, intentional growth. Confidence is a skill like anything in life you can develop, no matter where you’re starting from.

Whether you’re overcoming low self-esteem or just need a mindset reset, this post gives you seven practical steps to build confidence from the ground up or just reminders to keep in mind.

Acknowledge where you are

The first step to building anything is to be honest and clear about what you need, where you need to grow in ,where you are and what triggers self-doubt in your life.

It’s in these honest reflection that the groundwork for change and clarity happens on the areas you want to improve in your life.

What does Confidence look like to you?

Confidence looks different for everyone and it is personal, for some it’s speaking boldly, for others it’s becoming the version that they see in their mind proudly and unapologetically. For others is not caring too much about what people say.

Having a clear picture of your ideal self helps you set achievable goals and track your growth.

Challenge Negative Self-Talk

Our biggest challenge and confidence killers is our inner critic, that voice that makes you second guess everything. It’s time to pay attention to that voice so you can flip it with truth

Celebrate All wins

No matter how small. Starting anything new can be challenging but keeping track of your wins is key to helping you build confidence . So celebrate the times you stood strong, showed up consistently ,tried something new, made progress.

Every small victory builds momentum.

How you look Matters

I know it’s what’s in the heart that matters and I believed that too and I also realized that when you look good, you feel good, so this is your cue to dress more intentionally and comfortable and don’t forget to practice good posture

Surround yourself with Confident Energy

Energy is everything and who you surround yourself with rubs off on you one way or another or completely. So if you want to build your confidence then surround yourself with people that encourage you, have mentors that guide and you’re accountable to and join communities that are focused on growth.

Be patient with the process

Like every thing in life, it’s a process a series of one step forward a million step back but part of confidence is never doubting, never giving up on you but constantly showing up.

Confidence is Built not Born

There’s no magic switch to it. I wish there was , it’s a series of mindful habits and the right mindset.

So the next time you wonder how to be more confident, return to steps. Remember you’re not behind—you’re just beginning. And that’s a powerful place to start.

Before you go

What does Being Confident mean to you and what have you found to work when building Confidence?