Practice daily some form of self improvement (12/12)

One of my favorite ways to boost confidence is a daily practice of some form of self-improvement. This has most commonly been exercise for me.

Daily exercise improves mood, sleep, and self-esteem. I also believe that training the mind with mindful meditation might be even more important. Meditation allows for not getting caught up in negative and self-critical thinking.

Here is a list of what I believe is important for becoming your best most confident self:

1. Mindful meditation to decrease self-critical thinking
2. Exercise
3. Practice cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to counteract dysfunctional negative thoughts
4. Seek out things that cause fear and attempt to overcome them. For example: strike up a friendly conversation with a stranger
5. Increase the number of daily interactions with people.
6. Spend time with friends and family
7. Finally, spend time trying to find your purpose. As psychologist and concentration camp survivor Viktor Frankl said “those who have a “why” to live can bear almost any how.

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