STEP 1: Look at your insecurities. Recognize and figure out what makes them so bad to you. Try to determine when you became so insecure about it too. Remember, insecurities are not only physical characteristics; they can range from the way you act as well. Basically anything about yourself you aren't confident with. If these insecurities developed because of a nasty comment said in the past, forget it. It's just one silly person whose opinion most likely doesn't matter. A friend, family, or partner, would never say anything to harm you. Friends are there to help and make you smile. So if a friend said this comment, they are not a friend. Friends do not try to hurt you intentionally.

 

STEP 2: Find things you can change. If something is truly bugging you, find ways around it where you can make it a key characteristic about yourself that becomes positive. If it’s physical, try make-up. A little won’t hurt. Or you can just love the insecurity, because it’s a part of who you are. You don’t have to go all out and make a masterpiece with make-up. Though if you want to, go ahead, who’s stopping you? Just hide or fix the little thing. If it is personality wise, avoid doing whatever bugs you. Find other things to do or say that work just as well.

 

STEP 3: Take the first big step. Tell yourself every morning, “Hey, I look good today” and believe it. It won’t work by just saying that. You have to believe yourself and embrace the fact. Get sticky notes and put them on the wall/mirror with things you love about yourself. Read them every day. Try to add more as days go by. This can give you some confidence that will build up over time.

 

STEP 4: Wear clothes that give you confidence. Hold your head high as you strut these walls. It doesn’t matter if what you’re wearing isn’t in style or “hipster.” Your style is not everyone’s style. Remember that. Pick a style, stick to it, and love it. No matter what it is, fancy clothes, casual, bummy, wear it. Don’t let anyone try to change you. This goes for hair as well. If you like to style it a certain way, go ahead. Don’t let others put you down. Be unique. Only you can be you.

 

STEP 5: Love yourself. If you have done some of the steps above, that’s great, you’re taking your first steps. Begin to feel better and comfortable. Begin to love yourself. Many teens are insecure about a number of things. For certain people, it can make them upset, to the point of depression. So begin to love who you are. Everything about you is special.

 

Everything about you is beautiful. See it now and change the way you think. You’ll be much happier when you forget about your insecurities and gain the confidence you should have always had. 5 simple steps, they can change your life for the better.