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    Quick-Fix Confidence Tips

    Can a confidence coach really turn you into a Karren Brady-alike? Marie Claire's self-esteem expert Judi James thinks so. She tells us her top tips for success here

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    Published 7 June 2011 In Features

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    Can a confidence coach really turn you into a Karren Brady-alike? Marie Claire's self-esteem expert Judi James thinks so. She tells us her top tips for success here

    Can a confidence coach really turn you into a Karren Brady-alike? Marie Claire's self-esteem expert Judi James thinks so. She tells us her top tips for success here

    Smile

    'It makes you feel and look better and it lifts your mood,' says confidence coach Judi James. It'll make the people around you respond in a more positive way gives a great lasting impression.

    Smile

    Smile

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    'It makes you feel and look better and it lifts your mood,' says confidence coach Judi James. It'll make the people around you respond in a more positive way gives a great lasting impression.

    Face the world with confidence

    Face the world with confidence

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    'It's important to show a confident face to the world, even at times when you are feeling less confident inside,' says Judi. She prescribes daily 'positive thinking' (think Muhammad Ali's famous quote 'I am the greatest'!)

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    A bit of retail therapy never did any harm

    A bit of retail therapy never did any harm

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    Treat yourself to some 'lovely relaxing clothes', Judi suggests.

    Give yourself a goal

    Give yourself a goal

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    Set goals, and make sure you achieve them, says Judi. This will make you feel successful

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    Bounce back

    Bounce back

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    Bad things can happen in life, but we have to learn to cope with them and do something about it, says Judi 'grow some resilience!'

    Eat healthily

    Eat healthily

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    Avoid that bloated feeling after a junk food binge and take care of yourself with a balanced diet says Judi. 'By doing so, you're sending a message to 'you' that you 'like yourself!'.

    Compliment others

    Compliment others

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    Tell friends how good they look, 'paying open and honest compliments' suggests Judi - this all helps build inner confidence.

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    Live a little

    Live a little

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    Doing 'something daring' can help you become more fearless and 'remind you that you're more than other people think you are'.

    Make yourself a good speaker as well as a good listener

    Make yourself a good speaker as well as a good listener

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    'Go to places with the intention of speaking and joining in,' says Judi, this way, you are forced to come out of your shell.

    Love yourself

    Love yourself

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    'Look in that mirror, admire yourself, and think about the positives,' says Judi.

    Find your 'confidence core'

    Find your 'confidence core'

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    This is about bringing your focus to the inside of your body, 'sit or stand up straighter to allow the core to stretch to full size.

    Quit being your own critic

    Quit being your own critic

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    'If you don't like the way you look or certain parts of your body, stop staring at them,' says Judi. Learn to love yourself, even your faults. Once you can do that, confidence will come more naturally.

    Keep in contact with friends

    Keep in contact with friends

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    We all know we feel better after spending time with the people closest to us - so make sure you do it! Judi says, 'phone one friend every day'.

    Enjoy it

    Enjoy it

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    You really don't need to take yourself too seriously in life - so don't! Judi says, 'remind yourself on a regular basis 'its fun!'.

    Cheer yourself up

    Cheer yourself up

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    Okay so your colleagues might think you ve gone mad, but talking to yourself to cheer yourself up can improve confidence levels, says Judi.

    Trust yourself

    Trust yourself

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    Don t give up on what you believe in, and trust on what you know you can do and achieve .

    Act fearless

    Act fearless

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    Push yourself further than your fears, recommends Judi. That means joining in at karaoke, taking a chance and talking to a stranger, or reaching for that dream job it could do your confidence the world of good.

    Be kind

    Be kind

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    Judi believes that acts of kindness and appreciation can improve self-esteem. Who said self-help was all about you?

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