We are all doubtful of ourselves sometimes. Even the most successful people can be unsure of themselves. Some people are clearly more confident than others, though. 【小题1】 Like a muscle, with training and in time, it can become strong and powerful. In other words, confidence is a habit. Here is some advice to develop this most important habit.

Make friends with your failings and limitations.

Obviously, you are not perfect — far from it. So long as you are challenging yourself, stepping out of your comfort zone and seeking to develop, you will be making mistakes, which are signs of growth and nothing to be ashamed of. 【小题2】

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Confident people tend to live in a more conscious and calm way, setting goals for themselves. They are brave enough to bear failure, and are comfortable with not getting things right first time. As we challenge ourselves, our comfort zone grows, and this growth often includes the pain of failure. This pain is too much for unconfident people to bear. 【小题4】 Success, for confident people, is inevitable. It’s only a matter of time.

Keep a record of your achievements.

It is common for people with limited self-confidence to compare themselves negatively with others. Such people may think that others are “better” and have achieved more, so it can be very helpful to make a list of achievements. If you do this, you may find that the list is longer than you thought. Imagine what you would think if this were a list of someone else’s achievements. 【小题5】 Would you think highly of him or her?

Gastrointestinal problems are some of the most common health complaints that a majority of people deal with on a daily basis. 【小题1】

Avoid dehydration

Aim to drink at least 1.5 liters of water daily. You can consume some drinks such as herbal teas. 【小题2】

Combine probiotic options.

Include probiotics in your daily diet. They are an essential form of bacteria that improve digestive health. They fight the effects caused by stress and some medicine.

Increase our fiber intake.

【小题3】Aside from improving gastrointestinal health, consuming more fiber helps reduce the risk of heart disease. Recommended daily fiber intake differs per gender. Men should aim for 38 grams while women should go for 25 grams.

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Here are some good reasons to stop being addicted to alcohol and tobacco. Although proper drinking does have its benefits, too much alcohol can damage the stomach. Exposure to tobacco can result in different forms of cancer.

Choosing a better and more conscious effort in dealing with digestive problems will reward you. 【小题5】 Improve digestive health and start experiencing a better life.

We are all human and have weaknesses. Even if your physical appearance or social skills aren’t what you wish they were, that doesn’t have to stop you from being confident. Here’s how to believe in yourself.

Make a list of special talents you have, or things you do that are good—morally or otherwise. It doesn’t have to be a specific skill；it can be an approach or an attitude that you hold through life. Do you always stay calm, cool and collected, even in hurried situations? Are you very patient with people? Do you always see the humorous side of things? Are you always there for your friends?

Know that you have important things to say and do. When you feel strongly about something, speak loudly and clearly and make eye contact with people. People will judge you all the time, and usually they’ll misjudge you anyway, so why bother trying to live up to their opinions at all?

Take care of yourself. Eat a healthy diet and get enough exercise. Don’t abuse your body, don’t overload it, and don’t deny any of the things it needs. At the same time, don’t obsess(沉迷). Buying all the moisturizers (润肤霜) and creams will not bring you closer to who you want to be. Those things are only band-aids and make-up. Confidence comes from within. In order to be confident, you must value yourself and understand that your well-being is important.

Improve your posture. Having good posture can actually make you feel more confident. Don’t drop your shoulders. Make sure that your back is straight, your shoulders are square, and your chest sticks out slightly (but stay loose, otherwise you’ll appear stubborn and nervous). Good posture also helps with deep breathing, which helps with feeling calm and relaxed.