Athletes, and possibly individuals in general, who have respect and love for themselves may tend to think more positively about their own behaviors. Avoid basing your self-esteem on your behaviors or actions – this can lead to increased anxiety and less self-confidence.  Instead, have unconditional positive regard for yourself.  Write down 5 things you love about yourself and read them aloud. Also try saying to yourself, “I love my self and I will never forget it.” Accept who you are and what issues you have such as your difficulty with confidence. We should try our best to not let fear be an obstacle to our success. Facing your fears is one of the best ways to get rid of them. If you are worried about speaking in front of people, the more you practice it the less nervous you will be. Try practicing your speech in front of your family or friends before you do it in front of your designated audience; this can help you become more self-confident. Make sure you get feedback from your loved ones on your presentation so you can fix any issues before your big day! Remember the goals that you set and continue to implement those goals every single day. Revise what went wrong and try to improve it. Look at setbacks as opportunities to learn or to improve yourself. This will increase your self-confidence in the long-term because you will have a better outlook in general about possible mistakes.

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Love yourself. Face your fears. Continue to practice.