Do you want to feel more confident?
How to feel more confident
Think about in which situations you lack confidence - is it in work, in learning, or with speaking to people? If you know why you lack confidence you can start to do something about it. Also consider whether it's a permanent or a temporary thing - have you always lacked confidence? If you've had a recent setback then it's natural for your confidence to take a knock.
Find out more about confidence and how to build it in these sections:
- eight ways to improve your confidence by doing
- eight ways to improve your confidence by thinking
- eight ways to gain confidence in speaking to people
Where can I get help and advice?
You can get advice and support on building your confidence from the Careers Advice Service careers coaches. Call them on 08080 100 333. Lines are open 8am to 10pm, seven days a week.
Not able to get to the phone right now? You can also email an adviser or request a call back at a time to suit you.
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