Life sure is looking different nowadays, from the way we do work to the way we are prioritizing things that we never placed as much emphasis on before. Needless to say, as positive as these changes are, they can also be a little unsettling if you weren’t prepared for them. Here are some tips from Spirit Self Health on how to build back your self-confidence if it took a bit of a knock as a result of many of life’s uncertainties.
Make Fitness a Thing
If exercise is something that you’ve let slide as of late, then now might be the time to get back into the swing of things if your confidence needs a boost in the right direction. Aquatic exercise is a neat form of exercise if you prefer to be in the water, and it is highly effective at improving your endurance levels, which is sure to make you feel more self-empowered.
If a wet workout isn’t your thing, check out some home exercise equipment instead. A recumbent exercise bike, for example, is a great way to get a good aerobic workout without subjecting your joints to high impact. Be sure to read some unbiased online reviews before settling on the equipment you chose.
Another fun option for dog-owners is to talk your dog with you on runs! You’ll both benefit from the exercise and fresh air, though you might consider investing in an escape-proof harness so that you can keep an eye on your new exercise buddy.
Healthy Eating is Definitely a Must
While junk food is definitely a convenient way to get a quick energy burst when you need it most, it is certain to derail your fitness plans fast. So when you feel junk food calling your name, rather adjust your mindset to think about all the harm it’s doing to you and choose a healthier eating plan instead — one that you’ll be more than happy with when you see the results speak for themselves.
Change Your Career
Perhaps it’s a career change that is going to make you feel better about yourself and your life path going forward. One great way to do that is by striking out on your own as an entrepreneur. You can develop a lot of pride in yourself and your accomplishments by starting a business, so it’s certainly worth considering.
If you do start your own business, you’ll need ways to save money early on. While your enterprise is still small, you can eschew purchasing invoicing software and use a free invoice template instead. You can even customize it with your logo and business colors, then download it to print and use. This will help your young business and your bank account when you’re starting out.
Celebrate the Small Wins
One way to stay on the path to self-improvement and build self confidence is by acknowledging all the progress you’ve made thus far. This may mean taking time to celebrate the small wins (no matter how insignificant they may seem at the time) by highlighting them to yourself and others in the hopes that you might motivate them to do the same. So share your story on social media if you must if it’s going to give you even more self-motivation to keep getting better and better.
Avoid Burnout
Burnout is certainly a thing nowadays, especially in the busy times we are living in. So take time to listen to yourself when you feel you need a break, and then take that time out you need for yourself to help you feel better.
Seek help from a mental health professional if you feel like what you are doing isn’t working. If you feel like you’re spiraling into depression, they might be able to prescribe you depression medication to help ease your symptoms. Of course, they will take into account what your current mental state is as well as any pre-existing conditions you may have so that they prescribe you the correct medication and dosage to see if they’re really necessary to rectify the issue.
Reduce Stress
Finding ways to reduce stress is also vital if you are prone to feeling stressed out quickly. For example, the state of your finances (or lack thereof) is what could be causing you to feel overwhelmed and angry at life. Then you could consider refinancing your home to help lighten the load as refinancing allows you to pull equity out of your home or lower your mortgage payment so that you can free up some cash to pay for those urgent bills.
Rebuilding your self confidence can take time as you figure out how to achieve this in your own way. But once you do, and you use resources such as exercise, self-care, and more, then you’re sure to be on the right path to becoming more self-assured.
Authored by Sheila Olson
Spirit Self Health is all about reflecting on how one can keep healthy in the wake of constraints and challenges of our daily lives. Questions? We’re here to help!