Confidence is the key. Sounds cliché, but one must admit, it’s a universal truth to getting things done, achieving your goals and simply feeling good about yourself. However, confidence as essential as it is, isn’t easy to stir up. So teenAGE, is here with five tips, that could help you find that key to feeling, acting and achieving like the star you were born to be.1.       Avoid the negativity2.       Surround yourself with inspiration

It is so easy to fall into the trap of believing every negative thing you hear, especially if ALL you EVER hear about yourself is negative. Do yourself a favor, pop those earphones in and tune it out. If there are people around you who are constantly reminding you of your mistakes, flaws or just tearing you down in general­­­­­­­­­­—avoid them. Self-preservation is necessary for self-confidence to thrive. This means you can’t leave your mind space open to anything that won’t build you. So if you have a set of doubtful friends or even family members around you, maybe it’s time to distance yourself a bit.

What you put in, is what you get out, so stock up on the things that make you feel inspired. Whether it’s pictures of body goals, or magazine cut outs of a car you’d like in the future, even inspirational quotes, and books are great. Inspiration can come in the form of people as well, so don’t be afraid to join the bubbly, optimistic crowd.  Once it makes you feel good and pushes you to move forward, feel free to include it in your space. To be awesome, you’re going to need all the fuel you can get.

3.       Create a ‘great list’

What’s a ‘great list’ you ask? It’s exactly what it sounds like: a list of greatness. All the good things you have done, achieved or are proud of, write it down and then take a step back and bask in the glory. Remember those moments and things on the list and keep it close. This will serve as a visual representation of things to be grateful for and things that you love about yourself.4.       Start Taking Better Care of Yourself

Yes, beauty on the inside is vital, but we must remember that people are visual, and naturally react to the physical. Therefore, it’s important that we maintain ourselves and make sure the way we present ourselves to others one we would be proud of. Now this doesn’t mean the latest shoes or clothes. But good hygiene, and clean well-arranged outfits are always necessary basics. Once you feel good about how you look, you’ll start to show it. Yes, the inside matters, as we said earlier. So maintaining a healthy diet. Get adequate rest and exercise. It helps with the details like skin, hair, nails and body. Be the best package of YOU that you can be.

5.       Always Be Prepared

Whether it’s for school, a job on the side, anything, always prep for the task at hand. Whatever research or work you need to do beforehand, get it done. Having some knowledge on what is ahead will always give you a boost. You are less likely to look or feel clueless while getting things done.

That’s a wrap for the confidence tips, we hope you apply, mix, match and add them to whatever else works for you. And remember, you’re already great, just on the way to being and feeling greater.