With confidence you have won before you have started.
— Marcus Garvey

Confidence

How to build your confidence

Confidence is about believing in yourself and your abilities. Here’s how to grow it:

  • How would I act if I felt more confident?

  • How would I treat others and myself?

  • What goals would I chase?

  • What habits would I stop?

Ask yourself

Set small goals

Pick goals you can reach step by step. Every win boosts your confidence.

Drop unhelpful habits

Notice habits that hold you back, like negative self-talk or avoiding challenges, and replace them with better ones.

Learn new skills

Keep trying new things and improving. The more you learn, the more confident you become.

Talk kindly to yourself

Use positive phrases like “I can do this” or “I’m getting better every day.”

Boost your emotional smarts

Understand your feelings and how to handle them well.

Take care of yourself

Eat well, sleep enough, and do things that make you feel good.

Find your support crew

Surround yourself with people who believe in you and cheer you on.

See setbacks as lessons

Mistakes aren’t failures—they’re chances to grow. Keep going!

Confidence is a journey, and every step you take makes you stronger.