Self-Confidence Tip: Be Good to Yourself

"If you act timid & hesitant, then people will think you have low self-confidence and will treat you accordingly. They may "walk all over you" or even speak disrespectfully. Remember, people will treat you the way you treat yourself. You teach people how you want to be treated. If you're self-confident, firm, and self-assured, people will be less likely to take advantage of you. Building self-confidence requires acting a certain way."

Self-Confidence Tip: Do Things

"The path towards building self-confidence for women is to do things. Playing softball in a community league, making presentations at work, striking up conversations with a stranger -- the more you step up to the plate the easier it gets to get involved. This will build confidence when you're trying these techniques. You may fumble and even fail. You might also feel successful as you boost your self-esteem. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take (Note: Wayne Gretzky?). When you're building self-confidence, know that everyone misses the net and makes mistakes. Accept your mistakes as part of living an adventurous life. Even failing goes a long way in building self-confidence because you learn to trust and respect your ability to take action to step up to the plate. Building self-confidence involves trying new things."

Self-Confidence Tip: Looking for the Bright Spots

"Self-confidence for women depends on what you're doing. Avoid labeling yourself with low self-confidence just because you stutter when talking to your boss, etc. If you think you have low self-confidence then that's how you'll act. Instead, be aware of your whole self as a woman. You're self-confident in some situations and less self-confident in others. Self-confidence in women requires focusing on what you're good at, admitting your weaknesses and letting yourself be yourself in each situation. Building self-confidence for women requires being honest about who you are."