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How To Build Self Confidence in Others

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Step 1: Encourage exercise

Lure the person off the couch. Studies show that exercise raises confidence, so you’ll both get a self-esteem boost.

Step 2: Get him a pet

Get him a puppy—particularly if the person who needs to feel better about himself is a child or a senior citizen. Research shows that both groups benefit greatly from dogs’ legendary unconditional love.

Step 3: Encourage him to volunteer

Encourage the person to become a volunteer. They’ll feel good for helping, and it’ll remind them of how fortunate they are.

Step 4: Encourage writing

Urge the person to pen a poem. Writing verse has been shown to raise self-esteem by producing endorphins, the so-called “feel good” chemicals produced by the brain.

Step 5: Compliment him

Use praise wisely. Research shows it’s better to compliment a person for working hard than being smart, because the latter will cause a major drop in confidence every time the person fails at a task.