Here are some ways to gain confidence and raise self-esteem: Keywords: confidence building, self confidence, lack of, gaining, how to be, Peter Murphy Article Body: We all want to become more confident and feel good about ourselves so we can live our very best life. Here are some ways to gain confidence and raise self-esteem: 1. Alan s life seems to always be filled with joy and success, while Martin s life always seems to be in turmoil. What is the difference? Alan is a very upbeat person who always sees the good in everything and is always in gratitude for what he has. He is thankful for his work, his health, his family and his friends. I would love to design jewelry, Kathy thought. But immediately, the all-too-familiar lack of self-esteem whispered, You could never do that, and she promptly shoved the desire aside. The desire lay forgotten through several years, the addition of two more children to the family, and two more moves that ended just outside of Houston, Texas. There are many, many options: vacation packages, rope courses, on-going office games, ice-breakers, etc. Management can also purchase videos, books, and seminar packages to assist them in building up their organization into a team worthy of belonging. A little later I will give you some ideas of where you can go for information on these team-building tools. People who live lives of excellence, on the other hand, make excellent choices (I'm not saying they don't experience setbacks - I'm saying they approach their day differently). Imagine with me for a moment: what if there was a way to Ignite the Success Forces within you? Would you practice it? If we knew something about the difference between those who live in mediocrity and those who live, move and breathe in excellence, do you think that could help us to have more success in our lives? Can you perform random acts of kindness every day?</P> <P>Honestly, it doesn't take much time to brighten someone's life. A few minutes a day can make a difference to a person or a family. Just some kindness and the evidence that someone cares about them can turn their world around.</P> <P>These five motivation tips from the E-book, <a href="http://www.101WaysSeries.