At a young age, it can be hard to have self-confidence. You walk into school and see someone prettier than you, or more handsome, or skinnier. It makes you self-conscious. As you’re going through puberty, there’s a chance you’ll have acne and sometimes, even taking pictures and posting them on social media can be embarrassing.
So, how can you start to build self-confidence at a young age so that you can better deal with bad comments on social media and not give into your insecurities?
1) First, try to not compare yourself to another person. They are who they’re meant to be and you are you. You’re unique and special, meant to be you who are. You have important qualities and personality traits that they don’t and that makes you just as important and just as special as anyone else. This is easier said than done, but with time and practice, it can be achieved. The next time a negative thought comes into your mind about yourself, think the opposite. Tell yourself you’re pretty and loved, that you accept yourself, and that you don’t need other people’s approval.
Find ways to embrace who you are. Think of the hobbies you have and the things you’re passionate about. By getting into a daily habit of doing these things, you’ll start to fall in love with yourself and these traits about you.
2) Second, get physical! By exercising, you can feel more accomplished and it will help you stay in shape. After a good exercise session, you’ll feel energized and as if you succeeded. Remember to keep speaking positively over yourself to squelch down any negative thoughts that come up.
3) Third, keep a journal. Use it to write down goals that you can keep and then list out all the good traits about you and things you like about yourself. That way, if you start feeling negative, you can pull this out and re-read it to really let these positive thoughts seep into your mind.
