<p><b>What is confidence?</b></p><p><b>A feeling of self-assurance arises from one&apos;s appreciation of one&apos;s own abilities or qualities.</b></p><h1><b>Things Psychologists Wish You Knew Can Gradually Destroy Self-Esteem- Bustle Article</b></h1><p><br/></p><p><b>What can destroy confidence?</b></p><ol><li><b>Surrounding yourself with negative- Misery loves company. </b></li><li><b>Excessive apologizing- making it your fault</b></li><li><b>Letting negative self-talk control your brain</b></li><li><b>Believing you know what others are thinking-  creating scenarios</b></li><li><b>Giving into fears</b></li><li><b>Saying yes to everyone and everything- Others controlling your day</b></li><li><b>Believing Failure is the worst thing ever</b></li><li><b>Assuming No one likes you</b></li><li><b>Not accepting compliments</b></li><li><b>Comparing your life to someone else</b></li></ol><p><b>Forbes Article</b></p><p><b>10 Ways To Build Confidence</b></p><ol><li><b>Get Things Done.</b></li><li><b>Monitor Your Progress.</b></li><li><b>Do The Right Thing.</b></li><li><b>Exercise.</b></li><li><b>Be Fearless.</b></li><li><b>Stand-up For Yourself.</b></li><li><b>Follow Through.</b></li><li><b>Think Long-term.</b></li></ol><p><b>       9. Don’t Care what others think</b></p><p><b>    10. Do more of what makes you happy</b></p><p><br/></p>