What do you do to be more self confidant?
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Simply believe in yourself. You could do anything just as good or better than any other person, if you really wanted to.\n\nTake TV commercials for example, you've seen some pretty stupid ones before, right? And you probably thought, "I could do a better job than that!"\nAnd more than likely, you could!!\nAnd so it is, with most everything.
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I had this problem too being an actor (stage) so I just came up with this philosophy...."You are you most comfortable being around?"  Yourself so all you gotta do is just pretend that you are talking or singing to yourself and block out the world around you.  No one will think you are crazy for talking to yourself but this method helps me majorly.
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I'm taking an Acting for Animators class where we do improv games. The point is to say the first thing in your mind. So that is the natural you, where you can be most creative; when you express yourself as your truest nature.\n\nOften in social situations we may think something and not say it because Person X is present, or they may think I'm weird, or I'm not comfortable doing/saying that in public, or whatever.\n\nAnd often we change how we respond to people based on not what they want, but our PERCEPTION of what they want. So we are faking ourselves to even us.\n\nWhat is true chemistry between people? When they are both themselves and extremely comfortable.\n\nBut changing how you act in front of different people is not a bad thing - everyone does it to different degrees. The problem is when it bothers YOU that you can't "open up." If that's the case, then it's better to just be yourself and not worry about what others think...obviously don't say things to offend people or be rude. But beyond that, anything goes. I am me, and the world's gonna know who I am.\n\n\nWhen you open yourself up, you'll get some people who like you, and some people that don't. But this depends less on what you actually say and do. It depends more on how you actually feel about yourself. The best bet is to be yourself AND like yourself!
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spend time with her.. get to know her more.. there's lots of ways! and most of all.. be yourself..
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Just try to make yourself stronger. don't think of poeple talkings much and improve your self confidence.\nI was like this when I was younger but I released being sensentive too much is not worth at all.
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how to interact, start to notice the world around them, discipline, sharing and how to stand up for themselves
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Ask lots of questions and take and show a true interest in the answers. Think of it as learning something from other's viewpoints! It can be about anything you want if you're asking the right questions. Is your future mom-in law a great cook? Ask her how she chooses vegetables at the market. Is she a great dancer? Ask her how she was introduced to music and if she thinks dancing is good for mental health, etc. Forget about what you have to say though, because talking to hear your own voice is NOT good communication, even in the small talk arena! The right and appropriate words will come to you when you listen! Just listen openly, and ask lots of question. You will be seen as very wise and kind in doing so and make a great impression. \n\nThe best conversationalist is the one who is the greatest listener. Very few words of your own are needed. :-) But in doing this, they'll want to know all about you! So you'll have your chance to talk --- but still focus mostly on listening...if you want to be a great small -- or big -- talker!
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Be a good listener,  and let people talk about themselves.  They love to.  But the real important thing is to really pay attention to what they say and try to see their point of view.  Express yours only if you are really sure about it.
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A need to make yourself seem more interesting.
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forget about what everyone else thinks about you and make sure you are happy with yourself. if you are happy with you then confience naturally grows.
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Be assertive\nBe prepare to look at yourself - look at your feelings\nGo to counselling to self exploration\nWhat Ego means - there are many defintion of ego\nwhat can you improve the situation\nhave a meditation exercise and catch your thoughts, feelings .. and do something about it.
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You need to open yourself up. Say what you feel (as long as it's appropriate), and be confident. Really listen to people and try to establish common ground. Ask questions to get to know people on a more personal basis- like where they grew up, their career choice, their opinions about whatever. Stay in contact w/ people and don't be silent or bored- have fun.
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I posted this as an answer to a somewhat similiar question about talking, starting conversations and friends. It may not be exactly what you are looking for, but I hope it will help.\n\n\nTo keep the other person interested don't talk about yourself too much. Ask questions to get to know the person better, talk about any interests you have, classes, guys/girls, parents, etc. Becoming genuinely interested in the other person.\n\nA somewhat easy way to get a conversation started is to make a short complaint about something that you know the other person doesn't like. Generally the other person will complain too and you'll have you're conversation. You have to be Very careful not to do this often because you don't want the other person to think you're a whiner.\n\nPay Attention to what the other person says! This one is Extremely useful as you can bring it up at a later time and the other person will be surprised and pleased that you remembered.\n\nContinue to speak to everyone you know regularly. If you are walking and see someone you haven’t talked to in a while, stop for a moment and talk to them. It does not have to be a long conversation, just say hello, see how they are doing and if anything is wrong. You would be surprised by how little effort is required to win the friendship of others when you require nothing of them.\n\nBe nice and generally try to end the conversation on a good note. You don't have to make sure the other person has a great time Every Single conversation, but you don't want to think of all the petty arguements they've had with you.\n\nArguements... Don't. There are VERY few 'good' arguements. "The only way to get the berst of an arguement is to avoid it."\nIf you're wrong, admit it.\n\nDO NOT critize the person, or a friend, when talking to the person. If you want to point out something they did wrong, try to point out something similar you did wrong.\n\nSmile! Not a forced smile, the person you're talking to will be able to tell the difference. And you don't have to be an overly happy hyper-active person. Just smile naturally and, if you can, be somewhat happy. Remembering good times with your friends/family can help.\n\nLet the other person do a lot of the talking and be a good listener. (Somewhat stated in my first advice, ask questions, talk about interests the other person has. Answer questions sincerly.)\n\nHonestly make the person you're talking to feel important. You don't want to fake this one or do it too often, but if you honestly think they did something well, give them that praise.\n\n\nWell, it's a littly longer than I originally planned to write but I hope it helps you. If you want more advice, there are a couple good books that Will actually help. How to Win Friends and Influence People, is probably one of the best ones. It's an old book, but trust me, it's just as useful today as it was when it was written.\n\nFission
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Just be yourself and eventually someone will appreciate that and talk back.  If not screw em.
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BE sure of your inner thoughts, don't tell too much of the inner self to people, try to do something different everyday or week what ever works for you, go to another town now and then, just make changes, so you don't dig yourself into a deep hole.
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be nice and be yourself. If those two things conflict you have problems.
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Focus on yourself. That doesn't mean that you should become self-centered, but it means that if you spend too much time worrying what other people think, then stop.\n\nI know that it's easier said than done, but be yourself no matter what. It's hard, but it's worth it.\n\nSometimes buying a new shirt or getting a haircut gives me a boost of confidence. It's only temporary, but sometimes it's the boost I need to get working on other areas of my life.