Practice self-care. Make sure to prioritize sleep, nutrition, and exercise. When you feel good physically, you feel better about yourself mentally and emotionally. Get enough sleep every night, eat a balanced healthy diet, and exercise a few times a week. Taking good care of yourself will boost your confidence from the inside out.

Do small acts of courage each day. Take a few minutes each day to step outside your comfort zone in small ways. Make eye contact with strangers, speak up in meetings, say no when you want to, start a conversation with someone new. Doing courageous acts, even in small ways, builds your confidence over time.

Stop seeking perfection. No one is perfect, so do not hold yourself to an unrealistic standard of perfection. Learn to accept yourself as you are, flaws and all. Do your best and forget about perfection. Mistakes and failures are part of life. Focus on progress, not perfection.

Face your fears. Do one thing each day that scares you but that you know you can handle. Speaking up in a meeting, starting a challenging new project, or asking someone out on a date. Take a risk and go for it. Even if things do not turn out as you had hoped, facing your fears builds courage and resilience.

Stop negative self-talk. Pay attention to your inner dialogue and replace negative messages with more constructive ones. When you make a mistake or experience a setback, avoid labeling yourself as “stupid” or a “failure.” Everyone experiences moments of self-doubt, so do not be too harsh on yourself. Talk to yourself with encouragement and praise, just like you would to someone else you care about.

Celebrate wins, both big and small. Do not minimize your achievements and milestones. Take pride in your accomplishments and give yourself credit for your wins. Congratulate yourself for completing a project, learning a new skill, helping a friend in need, or any other achievement. Celebrate progress to stay motivated and build your confidence over time.