If there is one single thing that you really need to improve your self esteem, it have to be confidence. Self confident can do wonders for every part of your life. But for most of us, it's easier said than done. Changes in general are tough to make, and when it comes to habits and lifestyle it is even more difficult. First, let's take a look at what confidence actually can do for your life:

-If you have confidence, you can fully take responsibility for what you do.

-If you are self confident, other people will respect you more.

-Self Confidence and integrity go hand in hand.

-With increased confidence comes an increased pride in the good things you do.

-If you are self confident, you will be more motivated to do the things you want to do.

-People that are confident can take more chances.

-When you are confident, it is easier to handle criticism from other people.

-If you really love yourself, you will be truly able to love other people.

-If you have goals you want to achieve, increased confidence will help you to take on those challenges and stimulate yourself into reaching those goals.

-All in all, you are able to fully take control of your life, and reap all the benefits.

But what does the word really mean? Some people have mistakenly called this outlook on life egotistical or arrogant, and some even say that it leads to violent behavior. This is not the case at all. These are negative attributes, and confidence is the ability to see things in a positive light. Egotism, arrogance and violent behavior are the defensive reactions of people who lack confidence in themselves.

People who are not inwardly confident, tend to mess with others' lives. They want to boost their own love of themselves by putting down others, and that's not love at all. when you have a high self belief or self confidence you will seek the challenge and stimulation that's needed to set and achieve worthwhile and demanding goals

Can you be too confident? Are there pitfalls that this kind of thinking can lead to? Confidence is a healthy attribute, and it means the ability to fully believe in oneself. There can be nothing negative about that. As long as you don't put down others or harbor negative feelings, confidence is always a good thing. In order to be happy, one must keep their sense of themselves in a healthy balance and believe that they can do what they want to in life. You are in the drivers' seat.

David Richards
http://www.1st-self-improvement.net