It can be dinner, a movie or a whole damn vacation. Doing things alone brings
a new level of “I got this” independence. Plus, you don’t have to worry about making small talk
and can focus on the important stuff. Like people watching.
Being confident starts with looking confident. Introducing your new favorite
piece of clothing: the off-the-shoulder top. Because nothing conveys
self-assuredness more than a tossed back head of hair and a graceful swath of skin accentuating
your face.
It’s not good for your posture and it makes you appear smaller (physically and
emotionally). Tip: While sitting at your desk, sit closer to the edge of your chair so you’re less
likely to lean back.
For workout classes. Take advantage of the newcomer discounts at places like
Pure Barre, SoulCycle and Orangetheory until you find the one that’s
right for you.
Take five minutes this morning to set an intention for the day. It could be as
strict as eliminating gossip from your daily interactions or as soft as remembering to call Mom.
Turn your shower into a daily beauty treatment. Swap in Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash to leave your
arms and legs feeling so soft and moisturized you’ll be happy to bare some skin.
Jot down one thing every day that you are proud of—no matter how quotidian.
Woke up on time? Successfully avoided the KitKat bowl at work? Check and check.
And try to adopt a few phrases to expand your horizons. Spanish. Italian.
Mandarin. Exploration is key. Plus ordering a glass of rosé sounds better when you can do it with
a French accent.
Learn to appreciate all those freckles and smile lines. And if you’re still
uneasy, try a mini spa treatment first. Olay Daily Clean 4-In-1 Facial Daily
Cloths cleanse like a $100 facial, but won’t break the bank.
Download the Just Not Sorry widget, a free Gmail plugin
that monitors your use of phrases like “Sorry!” and “Does that make sense?” and “I just thought… ”
Turns out, what you thought was making you sound polite makes you sound indecisive.
Cook a chef-grade, five-star meal from scratch. Just for you. A DIY version of
your go-to pasta dish from your favorite Italian
restaurant is way more satisfying when you made it all on your own.
Stop trying on swimsuits or bras or anything that resembles lingerie in a
department store dressing room. Overhead lighting has never helped anyone’s self-confidence. It’s
basically why online shopping was invented.