How to Build Self Confidence in Others

How to Build Self Confidence in Others. Shameless flattery isn't the only way to boost someone's self-image. You will need Time to spend with the person, patience to encourage life changes and the wisdom to compliment wisely and a dog. Step 1. Lure the person off the couch. Studies show that exercise raises confidence, so you’ll both get a self-esteem boost. Strength training, in particular, has been shown to make people feel better about themselves. Step 2. 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 the person to become a volunteer. They’ll feel good for helping, and it’ll remind them of how fortunate they are. Step 4. 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. 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. Did you know Adolescent girls with low self-esteem are more likely to diet and less likely to exercise than confident girls, according to The Commonwealth Fund Survey of the Health of Adolescent Girls.