Some people are blessed with a heavy dollop of confident pheromones while the rest of us have to, well, fake it till we make it. While many believe money and success are the bedfellows of confidence, that isn’t always the case.

Confidence is something you can cultivate regardless of your current circumstance. For those who’re kitted out with a fear of failure or are struggling with stress management, it takes a bit more effort to remain confident.

Here are some ways to help build your confidence:

Make Self Love Part of Your Daily Routine:

Have you ever tried being your cheerleader instead of your inner critic? It’s a tough habit to break, but if you make self-love part of your daily routine, it’ll become second nature before you know it. Write down three (or more) things you love about yourself daily. Now, hype yourself up! It’ll help carry you through the tougher moments.

Ditch Perfectionism:

It is a tough one. But perfectionism breeds anxiety and a fear of failure, which will zap your confidence before you say, “I’m not good enough.” So, let go of the need to be perfect and give yourself grace. You’ll be surprised at how much your confidence will grow when you do.

Create a Power Pose:

When we feel good, we look good, and that radiates confidence. So, before you walk into that meeting or social situation, do a power pose in the mirror (think Wonder Woman or Superman). It’ll help to trick your mind into feeling more confident and staying calm.

Final Thoughts:

If you’re finding it hard to believe in yourself, start small. Choose one area of your life where you want to boost your confidence and focus on that. Then, as you start to see progress, it’ll become easier to transfer that new-found confidence into other areas of your life. You got this!