Today, I’m sharing empowerment tips on building confidence in yourself.   Are you the kind of person that always wants to please everyone around you? That’s great, but it can also mean that you aren’t making yourself a priority.  Not making yourself a priority can  cause its own problems. First, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to put yourself first in life.  And, making sure that your needs are met is important.  Some people feel selfish when they do.

Building Confidence in Yourself:

Consider Yourself  When Making Decisions

It’s always important to consider yourself when making decisions and going through life.  Ask how your decision will affect your mental and physical health.  Will it help relieve stress or cause?  Your mental health is as important as your physical health, and must be considered at all times.

Have Faith in What You’re Doing 

Having faith in your goals and the things you’re doing is important.  If you don’t believe in yourself who will?  Having faith will lead putting the time and energy into the steps that you need to take to achieve your goals.  When people see that you’re focused, they’ll respect that.  Most importantly, your children, family and friends will also see that you are making yourself a priority, and that is a great thing.

Building Confidence in Yourself Requires You to Learn to Say No 

Learning to say no is so important.  It may take practice and may feel harsh at first, but you will eventually become more comfortable with your decision.  Saying no lets people know that you have your own life.  Give a simple explanation such as I’m busy or I already have plans and move on.  Don’t feel bad or continue to apologize for saying no.

Put Your Needs First

It’s sometimes necessary to put your needs and feelings above others.  When you sacrifice your own well being for others, it can leave you feeling exhausted.  For example, if you’ve been involved in an accident or other incident where you received a personal injury, don’t feel guilty.  Get the smartest personal injury attorneys in town to fight your case, and stop feeling guilty about the interests of those that caused your injuries.  This includes family and friends.  Take care of you, so that you will be able to take care of others.

Have Confidence in Yourself

Having more confidence in yourself and becoming a confident mom will change your outlook on life.  Becoming confident is not about being arrogant.  It’s about making sure you value yourself and your priorities.  Putting other people’s lives, goals and projects before your own can affect your confidence negatively.

Putting yourself first can be difficult.  But, there are ways in which you can start doing more to put yourself first.  Unfortunately, it may feel  strange at first. But, don’t feel guilty.  Just say no, follow my tips above and continue with your goals.