How can i boost my self-esteem & confidence?

Question

I've been told by family & friends that i need to boost these. I have no idea how. Theres always people who i'm afraid will say something if i say something. I take anything that's thrown at me , and usually never do anything about it. I can't even go out in a dress unless a friend or family memeber is wearing one with me. It's controlling my life. I sit in on the computer all day, I need to boost my self esteem desperatley. Help!

Answer 1

Are you old enough to go out and get a job, even just a part time one?  It will force you out of the house on your own and you will get more practice interacting with people.

Answer 2

You need counseling.  You have to identify what your real problem is.  The symptoms you mention indicate there is a disorder present.  How it is treated must be determined by a professional in these matters.

It's one thing to be quiet and shy...quite another to be terrified of social interaction.  Get some help with this while you are young.

Answer 3

First of all YOU are important !  Your ideas and views are important.

No one is any better qualified than you are.  You are not like everybody else so you don't need to dress like anyone else.

You are a special individual !  There will never be another you !

You should get this personalized book as I did and read affirmations daily about yourself. This book has your name throughout the whole book and all you have to do is read it.  I keep mine on hand at all times. It is a great encourager and confidence builder. It will change your life if you will get it and see what it says about You !  Don't argue with negative thoughts, just change them and or replace them with positive beneficial life changing thoughts.  YOU Can do it yourself !

Don't spend your time in fear but gain confidence by just reading positive statements about YOU !  If you learn how to change bad habits, you will change your life.  Here is where I got mine.  They are endorsed by Mark Victor Hanson ( chicken soup) and many others that you would recognize also. Really neat way to improve your self esteem.....See the source line where you can get yours. NO reason to live with self doubt !  You deserve a better life.

Answer 4

i have a low self-esteem and confidence too, try going outside or talk to your friends. i dont really like to wear dresses unless its one i really like which i only have one (lol) stop hanging on the computer and i should probably do that too lol.  go outside and have some fun and dont take everything so seriously  

Answer 5

Somebody once told me to just pretend that you're an actor, playing the part of a character who is self-confident.  And that eventually that will rub off on your actual self.

I never really tried it, though, so I don't know if it works.