• Fearlessness: It is said that a fearless mind can achieve anything. Where there is no fear, there will be no tension and anxiety and automatically peace prevails there. Then our mind works clearly and is in balanced state. As we know that, balanced mind never makes hasty decisions. Serene Mind acts as a loving mother and it provides you with right answers and suggestions depending upon you requirements and the situations.

• Constant reading: One can attain knowledge through constant reading and observation. As we know well, “knowledge is strength”. We have to behave according to conditions and situations prevailing there. Timely act brings success, for example, getting the job or passing in the competitive exams.

• Will power: Persons having this power are usually away from weaknesses like laziness, postponing mentality, etc. They move towards success with a style which is peculiar to them. They never become slaves to bad habits and deeds. They are with sufficient mental strength.

• Discipline: It comes only with will power. People having this power can face the challenges and problems that occur in life, with confidence and courage. Disciplined persons rarely fail in either professional or personal life. Discipline, perseverance, patience and self-belief are the chief characteristics in personality development.

• Punctuality: If you wish that your future should be perfect and successful, preparations and planning for the future should be done now itself that is in the present time only. Present day is equal to ready cash payment and tomorrow is equal to cheque payment (may be bounced). The golden word: “Never postpone a thing till tomorrow, what can be done today”.

• Honesty: The foundation for anybody’s life is “honesty” only. Honesty is the best policy to follow in life. If you commit any mistake, accept it and correct it honestly. Don't disturb your mental peace with dishonest things.

• Self – confidence: History is created by few persons who believed in themselves. They will go against convictions and achieve success and create history. They will never stop innovative thinking for the fear of failure.

Grooming - The first thing that works for a confident person is his or her personal hygiene. Right from your hair, your face, your body, your fingers, and your skin - keep them clean and well maintained. If you have a body odour problem, take remedial measures (use deodorants and bactericidal soaps). Check your teeth and get them fixed if there is a problem. Brush everyday twice, if you can, even after meals. You can even pop in a mint after your meals. Take care of your skin by eating the right food and drinking lots of water. If it needs more care, take help from professionals. Knowing you look your best is an easy and effective way to help you act your best.


Dress for success - Dressing well and appropriately can do wonders for one's self esteem. Many of us wear clothes that look nice on the clothes rack but do not necessarily suit our body type. Wear clothes that fit you well. If you are on the healthier side, wear clothes that aren't too tight yet not loose or baggy, which just adds to the bulk and does not make you look any better. Dressing well does not mean you need to spend your entire salary investing in designer brands. Choose your clothes wisely - it's quality not quantity that counts. Pick up a few outfits that make a statement instead of loads of outfits that do nothing for your confidence. The other thing to do is watch the popular verdict. If most people say pink is your colour and you feel comfortable wearing pink, do it.


Good posture - Good posture has an immediate and lasting impact on your confidence. Do you recollect the time you were at the door, about to face an interview? What did you do instinctively? Didn't you take a deep breath? By doing that two things happen - your stomach goes in and your head is held high. Always hold your head high, throw your shoulders back, keep your back straight and walk with confident steps. Practice in the mirror a few times to make sure your doing it right, without looking too stiff.


Walk smart - Do you take small, shuffling steps? Do you fling your arms around when you walk? Stop! You may be doing something sub-consciously that does not really compliment your style. Be aware of how you walk. Be quick and energetic with a spring in your step. Think of a nice outdoor activity that you like doing, feeling the breeze on your face and letting your heart guide your walk. If you are still not comfortable, try this age-old trick. Place a big book on your head and try to walk without dropping it. This is a great way to improve posture and gait.


Smile often - To complete the look, make sure to smile. Smile as often as you can and, if you can manage, let a tiny smile hang around the corners of your mouth. In all your interactions, look people in the eye, greet them and smile. You'll see the other person transform in front of you.


Be empathic - Your confidence levels rise drastically when you successfully connect with people around you. For that you need to be empathic towards your family, friends and colleagues to begin with. Once you can deal and help other people with their emotions and problems, you immediately increase your influence with your circle of friends, acquaintances and colleagues.


Learn to calm yourself - This is probably the most important factor when it comes to confidence - being able to face every situation calmly. But this does not come naturally to everyone, which is why you need to train yourself. Find activities that calm you - like talking a walk, listening to music, dancing, talking to your friends, reading, writing, gardening, cooking - any activity that makes you feel happy. Do it once or twice a week or month, depending on the time you have. Meditation techniques help too.


Empower yourself - Knowledge almost always boosts self-confidence. Empower yourself with knowledge - of your surroundings, of your job, of people, of the world around you. A good grasp of current events helps you strike up meaningful conversation and ensures that you're not left out. One of the simplest things to do is read the newspaper, talk to people and be aware and observant.


Keep a soul knick-knack - A soul knick-knack can help you tide over those times when your confidence is tested. It could be your guru's photo, a gift from a loved one, your lucky charm, or even a photograph of a loved one. This soul knick-knack needs to be something that can bring a smile to your face, specially during testing times.


Find solutions to problems - Do not procrastinate or run away from your problems. The sign of a confident person is that he or she takes the problem head on and finds a solution. If you don't think you can handle it on your own, there is no shame in seeking help.

• Be confident - If you don't believe in yourself, why would anyone else? We all have something we are good at. Have faith in yourself and try to work on your niche skills. Drive the fear of failure far away from you. Remember, what doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger!

• Be clear - Fuzzy, undefined goals are difficult to focus on. How will you proceed when the path seems all foggy? Request your manager for defined, measurable objectives and tasks. If your manager is not very forthcoming, take some initiative and work with him until you have clarity about your role and what you will be appraised on, at the end of the year. Self-motivated people work best with clearly defined objectives in life. Even if the targets seem a little hazy, house-bred motivation can come in real handy!

• Work on yourself - Nothing works better as a power shot of motivation than the knowledge that you are good at what you do! Be on top of things at work. Identify your weak areas and get them out of the way. Enroll in courses that will raise your market value and also your motivation levels. Getting a few certifications and qualifications in your functional skills will definitely instill a great deal of confidence.

• Take criticism positively - Even though the other person has no such intentions, turn all negative criticism into a positive driving force. Failure is a state a mind. If you think you can succeed, you will. Always think positive. That way, instead of brooding over past disappointments, you will route your frustration into positive energy required for working harder. It works like magic.

• Look out for challenges - If the current job demotivates you, not to worry. Be open to try out new things if your present role has become too boring to continue even a day more. Talk to your seniors to redefine your role to optimize your capabilities. Establish your reputation as somebody who is not scared to take on new challenges in life.

• Be persistent - Most things may not work out right the first time. This just means that you need to try harder. However, ensure that you set your heart on goals that are really important to you and will help you progress in life. Save your efforts for things that matter. Do not waste your energies on peripheral things.

• Keep the company of successful people - Try to surround yourself with confident people who are driven and high on life. Read books that fill you with optimism. Put up motivating posters and quotes on your workstation that will spread positive energy and drive away any depressing thoughts. Look around for successful people and try to emulate them. Find out what makes them tick and include that in your working style.

• Celebrate life - If something doesn't shape up like you thought it would, it does not mean everything else is doomed as well. Do not feel stressed; high stress leads to low motivation. Take active interest in things happening around you. Live your life well. Continue to have faith in yourself and get involved in things that give you happiness. That itself will generate enough motivation for you to glide over waves of setbacks.

• Start today - List all that is important for you to achieve your goals. Divide long-term goals into smaller milestones and celebrate each accomplished goal. Procrastination is a killer so keep it at bay.

• Keep dreaming - Lastly, do not forget to keep dreaming. Dream big! Let your dreams fuel your desire to get closer to your goals. Write your dreams for yourself in a diary or a journal and constantly refer to them so that you do not forget or lose sight of the objective.