Confidence Daily

This past week, I’ve been trying to get more confident for the upcoming school year. I’ve got a bunch to look forward to this year, but I’m also nervous bc new ppl and social anxiety 😬.

Anyways, I’m gonna write down a few advice tips or whatever that I wanna implement in my daily life!

Tip 1: What they say doesn’t have to matter. Ppl talk behind ur back all the time, but let them. They’re behind u for a reason, and letting them be in control of the drama that they started is even worse.

Tip 2: Work on ur physical self. Not working out to be skinny, but to be healthy, or just to feel good. Stretch, exercise, do yoga or pilates—whatever.

Tip 3: Nobody cares. Everything isn’t that serious. Go talk to a stranger, buy a treat for urself, go outside and just listen to nature and ur thoughts. Trip on ur own feet, stutter—nobody cares enough to remember all of that.

Tip 4: Balance the good with the bad. I know a bunch of ppl say these already, but if you are constant with it, you’ll def feel better. I think about things that I’m grateful for, like a chocolate covered pretzel or hanging out with my family, and how good of a person I am/will be. But you can also criticize yourself, no one becomes a better person by not improving.

Tip 5: Seriously, get off ur phone. Ppl can be chronically online, but the dopamine boost from TikTok’s and whatever only makes u more addicted. Find replacements!! (Vent rlly quick: I used to be addicted to c.ai, but I’ve gotten better!)

Tip 6: Don’t take criticism from someone you wouldn’t take advice from. Ppl who talk abt you behind ur back? Oh well!

Tip 7: DAILT AFFIRMATIONS! Say these to yourself in the mirror everyday. Doesn’t matter if it’s cringe or not, embarrassment is a made up social concept. Example—I’m beautiful, I’m kind, I will be the best person I can be today, I’ll do blah blah blah, etc. It convinced you that you CAN DO IT. Because YOU CAN!

Tip 8: Everyone is not going to like you. I’ve struggled a lot with this bc I like to please other ppl (pause) but I remind myself that there are a bunch of ppl that I hate regardless. You can’t be everyone’s cup of tea, we’re not the British. I think.

Anyways! That’s all I have for now, but luv you!!!