• Recognise what you're good at. We're all good at something, whether it's cooking, singing, doing puzzles or being a friend
• Build positive relationships
• Be kind to yourself
• Learn to be assertive
• Start saying 'no
• Give yourself a challenge

How is self-esteem formed? Self-esteem is based on who you are and the relationships and experiences you have had at home, in school, with friends, and in the community. You form an image of yourself based on these experiences and relationships.

• Help your child learn to do things
• When teaching kids how to do things, show and help them at first
• Praise your child, but do it wisely
• Be a good role model
• Ban harsh criticism
• Focus on strengths
• Let kids help and give

Their findings show that people with high self-esteem generally have more success at school and work, better social relationships, improved mental and physical health, and less anti-social behavior. And, these benefits persist from adolescence to adulthood and into old age.

Why confidence matters. Confidence helps us feel ready for life's experiences. When we're confident, we're more likely to move forward with people and opportunities — not back away from them. And if things don't work out at first, confidence helps us try again.

• Outline your goals and accomplish them
• Practice being assertive
• Check out new activities
• Tell your inner critic to be quiet
• Don't compare yourself to others
• Find ways to feel like you're contributing

• Change your perspective. At the core of self-belief is realizing that you – and only you – are the driver of your own success
• Conquer your limiting beliefs
• Practice self-love
• Create healthy routines
• Unlock the power of proximity
• Feed your mind
• Change your focus
• Face your fears

• Be kind to yourself
• Get outside your comfort zone
• Make a list of positive qualities
• Practice self-assured body language
• Realize you're not alone
• Set goals for yourself
• Take it one day at a time
• Talk to yourself positively

• Address negative self-talk and show yourself self-compassion
• Build mastery and agency
• Engage in body-mind healing modalities
• Cut back on people-pleasing and detach from toxic relationships that drain you
• Challenge your own internalized misogyny and social stereotypes

• Fake It 'Til You Make It. Bring yourself out of your comfort zone on purpose to start getting used to it
• Don't Put So Much Pressure on Yourself
• Make Eye Contact
• Watch Your Body Language
• Be an Active Listener
• Say “Yes” More Than “No
• Notice How You Feel
• Initiate Plans

• Buy clothes that make you feel fabulous
• Find an exercise routine that you love
• Make healthy food choices
• Take a break from social media
• Stop focusing on your flaws
• Final thoughts

• Make eye contact
• Smile more
• Wear clothes that are comfortable and fit well
• Take good care of your skin
• Exfoliate the right way
• Find a makeup routine that works for you
• Add a little shimmer to your glow
• Gently curl your eyelashes

• Believing you deserve pleasure. A sexually confident person knows they're allowed to experience pleasure and joy, says Ms Mourikis
• Understanding and communicating your own sexual desires
• Understanding and listening to the person you're with
• Setting and accepting boundaries

• Confidence goes with positive mindset
• Know and embrace yourself to become more confident
• Take care of your body
• Being generous is a sign of a confident man
• Learning new skills
• Set goals
• Well-groomed man appears more confident

• Always be ready to tell a good story
• Demonstrate inquisitiveness
• Practice good posture
• Stop worrying about what people think
• Eliminate negative self-talk
• Smile
• Learn from your mistakes without dwelling on them
• Get good at public speaking

• Maintain eye contact with the audience
• Use gestures to emphasise points
• Move around the stage
• Match facial expressions with what you're saying
• Reduce nervous habits
• Slowly and steadily breathe
• Use your voice aptly

• They Don't Seek Approval from Others
• Their Verbal Cues Match Their Non-Verbal Cues
• They Don't Worry About Things Outside of Their Control
• They Aren't Afraid to Ask for Help
• They Are Decisive
• They Are Assertive
• They Recognize When They've Made a Mistake
• They Persevere