By taking the time to stop and appreciate who you are and what you've achieved - and perhaps learned through a few mistakes, stumbles and losses - you actually can enhance everything about you. Self-acknowledgment and appreciation are what give you the insights and awareness to move forward toward higher goals and accomplishments.

The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you.

When you look good, you feel good. Confidence with what you're wearing is very important. If you feel good, you will always perform your best without worrying about anything.

I've always believed that success for anyone is all about drive, dedication, and desire, but for me, it's also been about confidence and faith.

Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.

Believing in yourself and having confidence gives you outer strength.

Faith in oneself is the best and safest course.

Positive feelings come from being honest about yourself and accepting your personality, and physical characteristics, warts and all; and, from belonging to a family that accepts you without question.

Beauty is not skin-deep; it can be a means of self-affirmation, a true indicator of personality and confidence.

Believe in yourself, and the rest will fall into place. Have faith in your own abilities, work hard, and there is nothing you cannot accomplish.

Fear of failure is caused by lack of self-esteem and confidence. Dealing with fear is the key to super success.

People who believe they have the power to exercise some measure of control over their lives are healthier, more effective and more successful than those who lack faith in their ability to effect changes in their lives.

To establish true self-esteem we must concentrate on our successes and forget about the failures and the negatives in our lives.

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

If we approach other people understanding our own value, being confident in who we are, being centered and grounded, it's actually easier for us to connect with them because we can listen more deeply and we can express ourselves more authentically without fear of being judged or not being enough.

In our society, the ideal self is bold, gregarious, and comfortable in the spotlight. We like to think that we value individuality, but mostly we admire the type of individual who's comfortable 'putting himself out there.'

Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do.

Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere. It's a result of something... hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication.

Your chances of success in any undertaking can always be measured by your belief in yourself.

Humor comes from self-confidence.

Belief in oneself is one of the most important bricks in building any successful venture.

Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.

Faith in oneself is the best and safest course.

The more you trust your intuition, the more empowered you become, the stronger you become, and the happier you become.

I taught myself confidence. When I'd walk into a room and feel scared to death, I'd tell myself, 'I'm not afraid of anybody.' And people believed me. You've got to teach yourself to take over the world.

Courage is the birthplace of confidence.

Smile, for everyone lacks self-confidence and more than any other one thing a smile reassures them.

Positivity, confidence, and persistence are key in life, so never give up on yourself.

Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with a sure hope and trust in itself.

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.

Trust is a core currency of any relationship. Sometimes our need to control and micromanage everything erodes our confidence in ourselves and others. The truth: People are much more capable than we think. A hearty dose of trust is often what's needed to unlock the magic. Go ahead, have faith.

Self-esteem is as important to our well-being as legs are to a table. It is essential for physical and mental health and for happiness.

I have no control over what people think of me but I have 100% control of what I think of myself, and that is so important. And not just about your body, but so many ways of confidence. You're constantly learning how to be confident, aren't you?

Self-esteem is a powerful force within each of us... Self-esteem is the experience that we are appropriate to life and to the requirements of life.

Words, especially when yelled in anger, can be very damaging to a child's self-confidence. The child probably already feels bad enough just from seeing the consequences of his or her behavior. Our sons and daughters don't need more guilt and self-doubt heaped upon their already wounded egos.

Your success depends mainly upon what you think of yourself and whether you believe in yourself.

People who ask confidently get more than those who are hesitant and uncertain. When you've figured out what you want to ask for, do it with certainty, boldness and confidence. Don't be shy or feel intimidated by the experience. You may face some unexpected criticism, but be prepared for it with confidence.

It is so often true that whether a person carries with him an atmosphere of gloom and depression or one of confidence and courage depends on his individual outlook.

I think confidence is a true form of beauty.

A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success.

There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity.

There can be no great courage where there is no confidence or assurance, and half the battle is in the conviction that we can do what we undertake.

Confidence in the goodness of another is good proof of one's own goodness.

Finding your feet in a new country provides an enormous boost to your confidence and independence.

People who have a sense of self-efficacy bounce back from failure; they approach things in terms of how to handle them rather than worrying about what can go wrong.

Through my education, I didn't just develop skills, I didn't just develop the ability to learn, but I developed confidence.

Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.

He who has faith has... an inward reservoir of courage, hope, confidence, calmness, and assuring trust that all will come out well - even though to the world it may appear to come out most badly.

One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.

Trust in yourself. Your perceptions are often far more accurate than you are willing to believe.