10 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE!

How many times during your growing years did your parents tell you to walk straight or sit up straight? You may have casually dismissed it, or maybe you didn’t really pay attention. As an adult, though, you realise the wisdom of the advice.

Simple practices like these don’t just help you physically but also psychologically. Psychologists say that there are many little ways that can instantly help boost self-confidence. Here are some easy tips on how you can do just that.

GROOMING

The first thing that works for a confident person is his or her personal hygiene. Right from your hair, your face, your body, your fingers, and your skin — keep them clean and well maintained. If you have a body odour problem, take remedial measures (use deodorants and bactericidal soaps.

Check your teeth and get them fixed if there is a problem. Brush everyday twice, if you can, even after meals. You can even pop in a mint after your meals.  

Take care of your skin by eating the right food and drinking lots of water. If it needs more care, take help from professionals.

Knowing you look your best is an easy and effective way to help you act your best.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

Dressing well and appropriately can do wonders for one’s self esteem. Many of us wear clothes that look nice on the clothes rack but do not necessarily suit our body type. Wear clothes that fit you well. If you are on the healthier side, wear clothes that aren’t too tight yet not loose or baggy, which just adds to the bulk and does not make you look any better.

Dressing well does not mean you need to spend your entire salary investing in designer brands. Choose your clothes wisely — it’s quality not quantity that counts. Pick up a few outfits that make a statement instead of loads of outfits that do nothing for your confidence.

The other thing to do is watch the popular verdict. If most people say pink is your colour and you feel comfortable wearing pink, do it.

GOOD POSTURE

Good posture has an immediate and lasting impact on your confidence. Do you recollect the time you were at the door, about to face an interview? What did you do instinctively? Didn’t you take a deep breath? By doing that two things happen — your stomach goes in and your head is held high.

Always hold your head high, throw your shoulders back, keep your back straight and walk with confident steps. Practice in the mirror a few times to make sure your doing it right, without looking too stiff.

 WALK SMART

Do you take small, shuffling steps? Do you fling your arms around when you walk? Stop! You may be doing something sub-consciously that does not really compliment your style.

Be aware of how you walk. Be quick and energetic with a spring in your step. Think of a nice outdoor activity that you like doing, feeling the breeze on your face and letting your heart guide your walk.

If you are still not comfortable, try this age-old trick. Place a big book on your head and try to walk without dropping it. This is a great way to improve posture and gait.

SMILE OFTEN

To complete the look, make sure to smile. Smile as often as you can and, if you can manage, let a tiny smile hang around the corners of your mouth.

In all your interactions, look people in the eye, greet them and smile. You’ll see the other person transform in front of you.

BE EMPATHIC

Your confidence levels rise drastically when you successfully connect with people around you. For that you need to be empathic towards your family, friends and colleagues to begin with. Once you can deal and help other people with their emotions and problems, you immediately increase your influence with your circle of friends, acquaintances and colleagues.

LEARN TO CALM YOURSELF

This is probably the most important factor when it comes to confidence — being able to face every situation calmly. But this does not come naturally to everyone, which is why you need to train yourself.

Find activities that calm you — like talking a walk, listening to music, dancing, talking to your friends, reading, writing, gardening, cooking — any activity that makes you feel happy. Do it once or twice a week or month, depending on the time you have. Meditation techniques help too.

EMPOWER YOURSELF

Knowledge almost always boosts self-confidence. Empower yourself with knowledge — of your surroundings, of your job, of people, of the world around you. A good grasp of current events helps you strike up meaningful conversation and ensures that you’re not left out.

One of the simplest things to do is read the newspaper, talk to people and be aware and observant.

KEEP A SOUL KNICK-KNACK

A soul knick-knack can help you tide over those times when your confidence is tested. It could be your guru’s photo, a gift from a loved one, your lucky charm, or even a photograph of a loved one. This soul knick-knack needs to be something that can bring a smile to your face, specially during testing times.

FIND SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS

Do not procrastinate or run away from your problems. The sign of a confident person is that he or she takes the problem head on and finds a solution. If you don’t think you can handle it on your own, there is no shame in seeking help.

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PAUL POGBA PREPARES TO TO ENGLAND TO COMPLETE MAN UTD TRANSFER!

Paul Pogba spent the final days of his summer holiday partying in Las Vegas before preparing to travel to England to complete his world-record transfer from Juventus to Manchester United.

Having also holidayed in Miami and Los Angeles this summer, Saturday saw Pogba at the famous Wet Republic pool party at MGM Grand among thousands of other revellers, where superstar DJ Calvin Harris was the headline act.

Pogba was joined by his France and Juventus team-mate Patrice Evra, while his agent, Mino Raiola, worked on the finer details of his £100m transfer. 

The pair were accompanied by friends and other partygoers at their luxury cabana - boasting its own private plunge pool - which costs upwards of $10,000 per day.

Pogba offered no significant update on his pending move to Old Trafford, which sources close to the deal have told Sky Sports News HQ is nearing completion, and is expected to be finalised before the Premier League season begins. 

When asked by SSNHQ's Andy Burton whether the deal was close to being concluded, Pogba would only say  "we'll see".

However, sources at Old Trafford told Sky Sports News HQ late on Sunday night that the deal is now virtually agreed in principle between the two clubs, with personal terms also close to being confirmed between the player and Manchester United.

Yet the finer details of both aspects of the transfer - including payment of Raiola's fee - are yet to be resolved, with negotiations set to continue this week.

Pogba was due to return to Miami after his weekend in Las Vegas, however it is unknown whether he then travels to Turin or flies straight to Manchester from the United States.

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WATCH HILLARY CLINTON'S FULL SPEECH AT 2016 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVECTION!

Hillary Clinton has told voters the presidential election is a "moment of reckoning", as she made history by accepting the Democratic nomination.

Speaking on the final night of the party's convention in Philadelphia, the first woman nominated by a major party said there were huge challenges. 

"Powerful forces are threatening to pull us apart," she said.

Mrs Clinton accused her Republican opponent in November's election, Donald Trump, of sowing discord.

"He wants to divide us - from the rest of the world, and from each other."

Campaign pledges she mentioned:

• Creating more jobs with rising wages and pay equality
• Campaign finance reform and protecting voting rights
• Addressing climate change through clean energy policy
• "Building a path to citizenship" for undocumented immigrants in the US
• Raising the national minimum wage
• "Common-sense" gun control
• Rejecting "unfair trade deals" and supporting "homegrown manufacturers"

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However, she was confident these challenges could be overcome with the American values of "freedom and equality, justice and opportunity".

She acknowledged that too many Americans had been "left behind" by economic forces and addressed them directly: "Some of you are frustrated - even furious. And you know what? You're right."

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THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!

Moment of thinking… These are few questions asked in HR interview! The answers are really stunning and inspiring. Thinking out of the box! A must read…

Question 1:

You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night, it’s raining heavily, when suddenly you pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for a bus:

* An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.

* An old friend who once saved your life.

* The perfect partner you have been dreaming about.

Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing very well that there could only be one passenger in your car?

This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application.

He simply answered:

“I would give the car keys to my Old friend and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the partner of my dreams.”

Sometimes, we gain more if we are able to give up our stubborn thought limitations. Never forget to “Think Outside of the Box.”

Question 2:

What will you do if I run away with your sister?

The candidate who was selected answered ” I will not get a better match for my sister than you sir”

Question 3:

Interviewer (to a student girl candidate) – What is one morning you woke up & found that you were pregnant.

Girl – I will be very excited and take an off, to celebrate with my husband.

Normally an unmarried girl will be shocked to hear this, but she managed it well. Why I should think it in the wrong way, she said later when asked.

Question 4:

Interviewer: He ordered a cup of coffee for the candidate. Coffee arrived kept before the candidate, then he asked what is before you?

Candidate: Instantly replied “Tea”

He got selected.

You know how and why did he say “TEA” when he knows very well that coffee was kept before.

(Answer: The question was “What is before you (U – alphabet) Reply was “TEA” ( T – alphabet)

Alphabet “T” was before Alphabet “U”

Question5;

Interviewer said “I shall either ask you ten easy questions or one really difficult question.

Think well before you make up your mind!” The boy thought for a while and said, “my choice is one really difficult question.”

“Well, good luck to you, you have made your own choice! Now tell me this. “What comes first, Day or Night?”

The boy was jolted into reality as his admission depends on the correctness of his answer, but he thought for a while and said, “It’s the DAY sir!”

“How” the interviewer asked,

“Sorry sir, you promised me that you will not ask me a SECOND difficult question!”

Sometimes just thinking out of the box is all it takes!

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PAY ATTENTION TO HER!

When you are in a relationship with a woman, you should always look at what she does and not so much what she says. Since women are emotional beings, their level of interest and comfort with a man is constantly in flux.
A guy who does a good job of always making his woman feel comfortable and safe is going to have a pretty happy woman. 
A guy who does not understand women very well or who does not understand how to read her true level of interest in him is going to feel uncomfortable and unsure of himself in the relationship.

If you are unsure of yourself and where you stand with your woman, she is going to feel this also. This will cause her to feel unsafe and unsure about her feelings towards you and your potential future together. If you are successful at making a woman feel comfortable and safe, there will not be a lot of times where she is doubtful of your future together.

The more comfortable a woman feels with you, the less she will test you. The more she senses weakness and doubts your masculine core, the more she will test you. When a woman senses weakness in her man, she will back away and test.

It is absolutely essential that you understand how to effectively communicate with women if you want to feel safe, secure and loved in your relationships.

When a woman is “tripping” she cares. When a woman is “mad” she believed in you and you let her down. When she’s “asking questions” she is trying to gain clarity. When she’s quiet and letting things “slide” she is giving up. And when she’s not doing any of the above just know you lost a good woman. A pretty face gets old. A nice body will change. But a good woman will always b a good woman. A GOOD WOMAN can only take so much. Don't underestimate her desire be happy even if it means moving on without you. 

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MELANIA TRUMP PLAGIARISM TO MICHELLE OBAMA'S SPEECH.

Former model accused of plagiarising Michelle Obama after surprise speech at Republican National Convention.

Melania Trump put herself in the spotlight for the first time in husband Donald's campaign for the US presidency last night with an address to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.

But no sooner had she left the stage to warm applause - having delivered "the speech her husband needed, to portray him in a softer light", according to CNN - then Twitter started buzzing with claims she had plagiarised a section from a speech given by Michelle Obama to the Democrat National Convention in 2008.

"From a young age, my parents impressed on me the values that you work hard for what you want in life, that your word is your bond and you do what you say and keep your promise," said the former model last night.

This was said to echo Obama's words eight years ago, when she told Democrats: "Barack and I were raised with so many of the same values: that you work hard for what you want in life, that your word is your bond and you do what you say you’re going to do."

In another passage, Trump spoke of the couple's parenting values, saying: "We want our children in this nation to know that the only limit to your achievements is the strength of your dreams and your willingness to work for them."

And in 2008, Obama said: "We want our children – and all children in this nation – to know that the only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work for them."

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18 SIGNS YOU'RE WITH THE WOMAN YOU SHOULD MARRY!

1. She cares how your friends are doing. She knows all your friends by name and is genuinely invested in whether or not your roommate Kate gets together with that guy she likes because they would be so cute together and she wants her to be happy.

2. You can go on trips together and not fight constantly. If you can survive being in a nightmare spa resort full of screaming children, no clean towels, and weak drinks with old pineapple on the rim without fighting constantly, you have something pretty amazing.

3. You still catch her checking you out. For no reason, really. She just thinks you are the hottest human always and is happy to let you know.

4. You share the same values. You both want the same type of relationship, you know where you both stand on having children, and your goals for the future are the same. If you want to work until you're 90, so does she. If you want to retire early and eat only pudding for the rest of your life, she's cool with that.

5. She loves bragging about you. To her friends, coworkers, everyone. Because she's proud of you and thinks you are the coolest person she's ever met. Her friends and roommates and coworkers know every little thing about you before you even meet them. You're basically like a boy band she's obsessed with that she also gets to date.

6. You hear your friends complain about their significant others and you can't really relate. Just keep it to yourself that you and your girlfriend have fun staring at blank walls and she's incredibly supportive and thoughtful and compassionate. Not the time to share that info.

7. She's your biggest supporter. She believes you can do things even you're not sure you can do because she has the utmost faith and confidence in you even at your lowest moments because she believes you are magic.

8. You feel comfortable planning things way, way in the future. You can buy concert tickets or book a vacation in advance without worrying if she's going to break up with you or you're going to break up with her before then because you trust her completely and she's become such a part of you that your future together seems as certain as anything.

9. She makes sacrifices for you and you do the same for her. And she thinks nothing of it because she genuinely enjoys making sure you're happy and you feel the same way about her.

10. She doesn't try to change you. She knows every messed up, weirdo thing you do when you sleep and when you're awake and when you're tired and when you're cranky, and she's OK with all of it in a way that you weren't sure anyone ever would be. Because you have a lot of weirdo stuff.

11. Your friends are really, genuinely happy for you. After suffering through countless drink dates and morning-after breakfasts with your horrible exes, your friends are so relieved you're actually with someone who is as cool as you are because you're truly right for each other, which is something they'd wanted for you for a long time now. It's like seeing your really tall friend find workable pants, but instead of pants, it's a person.

12. You can be completely honest with her about anything. No matter how anxious or worried or nervous or scared you're feeling, you know you can tell her anything at all and she won't judge you. Sexual fantasies, awkward illnesses, a fight you had with your parents; anything.

13. She's the first person you want to talk to when something cool/funny/weird happens. You used to text your best friend all of this stuff but your best friend isn't even mad about that because she's so happy you've found someone you're so close and connected with.

14. She indulges your guilty pleasures. She knows you love sitting in track pants and eating an entire Funfetti cake, and not only totally accepts that, but sometimes she brings one home and lets you tear that shit up.

15. You want to protect her. Even though she totally doesn't need protecting. It's just an impulse because you love her so goddamn much.

16. She fights fairly. She doesn't get excessively angry or mean-spirited, and she doesn't bring up old issues or low blows just to hurt you. She might be mad, but she wants to work it out with you, so you talk about it like adults who love each other.

17. She has her own life outside of your relationship. She knows you two are going to function best when she does her own thing and you do your own thing and then you both come together and forget about the rest of the world existing.

18. You tell her you miss her when she's gone, and you really mean it. Like you say you wish she were there because you actually wish she was there. All the time. Maybe in, like, a live-in situation. A live-in situation with wedding rings. And all of our friends there. And then someone gives us fancy kitchenware. Maybe like that.

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