Self-esteem is based on a positive self image

Coach Rhonda suggests ways to improve ones own self-confidence

1. Mentally prepare. Take stock of where you are, where you want to go, and commit yourself to starting and staying with it.

2. Look at what you have already achieved by writing out your 5 greatest accomplishments or finest moments. You may want to post this somewhere you can see it often.

3. Give yourself credit for everything you try. By applauding yourself for trying you will build confidence.

4. Approach new experiences as opportunities to learn regardless of the outcome.

5. Listen to self talk. Eliminate negative self-talk. If you have self-doubts, write them down and challenge them with rational solutions.

6. Build your knowledge and/or skills by taking a class or course. Go get the degree or certificate that will prove your abilities to the world and yourself.

7. Understand that you will make mistakes and you will not be perfect. Perfection is the antagonist of confidence.