How to Feel Better About Yourself
50 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself When You've Lost Your Self-Confidence
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When you're doubting your self-worth, it can be hard to know how to find self-confidence and self-respect again. Maybe your normal coping mechanisms just aren't working this time, and you don't know how to feel better again. Or maybe you can't muster up the energy to even try thetips and tricksyou typically turn to when you need tothink about things differentlywhen you're having an attack of insecurity or stuck inside ananxiety cave. Feeling low about yourself can even be alienating — sometimes, it seems like everyone else in the world has their stuff together, and you're the only one to be struggling with a case ofself-doubt. (Not true, for the record.)
How To Feel Better
The truth is, there's no magic formula for instantly having a change of heart. And if your bad mood is persistent or intense enough to disrupt your daily routine and life, it's essential for you to seek additional help, such astherapy.
But for days when you're feeling blah about yourself or your abilities, there are small steps you can take tofeel better about yourself. Feeling down can be triggered by seemingly insignificant moments or monumental issues that feel impossible to fix — but no matter what has you doubting your self-worth, try some of these suggestions to make a little progress today. Not every tip is for every person, but chances are you'll find at least a handful that will work for you. Even just reading through the list can provide a mood boost, by reminding yourself that there are little actions you can take to boost your self-confidence.
—Additional reporting by Sarah Lipoff
1How to Feel Better: Breathe
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2How to Feel Better: Write a "Happy List"
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3How to Feel Better: Gas Yourself Up
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4How to Feel Better: Tap Your Support System
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5How to Feel Better: Smile
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6How to Feel Better: Animal Therapy
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7How to Feel Better: Do Your Nails
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8How to Feel Better: The 3-Part Reset
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9How to Feel Better: Switch Your Self-Talk
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10How to Feel Better: Plan Ahead
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11How to Feel Better: Be Present
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12How to Feel Better: Meditate
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13How to Feel Better: Run Your Own Race
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14How to Feel Better: Work Out
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15How to Feel Better: Play Spa
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16How to Feel Better: Give In To Tears
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17How to Feel Better: Gratitude
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18How to Feel Better: Take a Walk
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19How to Feel Better: Sing
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20How to Feel Better: Spread Social Love
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21怎么感觉更好:你Workspac清楚e
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22How to Feel Better: De-Clutter Your Closet
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23How to Feel Better: Spread Kindness
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24How to Feel Better: Get Close to a Pet
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25How to Feel Better: Think Back
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26How to Feel Better: Hug It Out
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27How to Feel Better: Spread the Love
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28How to Feel Better: Make Like a Model
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29How to Feel Better: Switch Up Your Routine
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30How to Feel Better: Journal
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31How to Feel Better: Stop and Smell the Flowers
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32How to Feel Better: Take a Risk
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33How to Feel Better: Move Your Body
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34How to Feel Better: Plan a Vacation
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35How to Feel Better: Create a "Power Board"
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36How to Feel Better: Remind Yourself of the Uncontrollable
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37How to Feel Better: Let the Past Be the Past
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38How to Feel Better: Treat yourself
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39How to Feel Better: Practice Self-Compassion
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40How to Feel Better: Let Go of Perfectionism
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41How to Feel Better: Think About Your Wins
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42How to Feel Better: Cross Off One Task
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43How to Feel Better: Pick Up a Hobby
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44How to Feel Better: Flood Your Feed
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45How to Feel Better: Clear Your Calendar
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46How to Feel Better: Try Something New
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47How to Feel Better: Fish for Compliments
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48How to Feel Better: Make a FaceTime Date
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49How to Feel Better: Play Dress-Up
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50How to Feel Better: Sit with Your Feelings
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