Remember the small moments where you were confident. It can make you feel (and as a result, act) more confident.

Recall a time you were powerful

Those first few moments when you put yourself together in the morning can bring a surge of self-confidence.

Indulge in your morning ritual

Stretching your muscles can lead to good posture, better blood flow, and ultimately more confidence.

Stretch those muscles

Studies suggest that what you're wearing can have a direct effect on how secure and powerful you feel.

Choose your outfits wisely

One study found that when people with waning self-esteem wrote down positive qualities they see in their favorite same-sex celebrities and themselves, they felt much more compelled to become their best selves.

Channel your favorite celeb

A tall, correct posture is the outer sign of confidence.A study showed that a tall, expansive posture helps you feel and consequently act more powerful than more drawn-in stances.

Stand tall

Researchers found that listening to bass-heavy tunes may have the ability to make you feel more confident.

Listen to bass-heavy tunes

Learning a new language or sharpening other cognitive skills can <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/learning-mirrors-pay-rise-boost-to-happiness">boost your life satisfaction</a> in a similar way to a pay raise.

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Confidence: Highly coveted, yet often elusive. We dedicate time and energy to cultivating the feeling so we can tap into it when we need it most: at work, in business meetings, on dates, during tough conversations. Fortunately, there are a few science-backed tricks to get us there (even when we totally don't feel it).

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