If you're reading this, chances are you're not feeling too confident. Maybe you're shy, or you don't feel like you measure up to other people. Whatever the reason, lack of confidence can hold you back in life.

But the good news is that confidence is something you can learn. By making a few simple changes, you can start to feel more confident in yourself. Here's how:

1. Get to know yourself

The first step to becoming more confident is to get to know yourself. What are your strengths and weaknesses? What do you like and dislike? The better you know yourself, the more confident you'll feel.

2. Set realistic goals

Part of the reason you might not feel confident is because you're setting yourself up for failure. If you're constantly trying to reach unrealistic goals, you're bound to feel like you're not good enough.

Instead, focus on setting realistic goals that you know you can achieve. Once you start meeting your goals, you'll start to feel more confident in yourself.

3. Take care of yourself

Confidence comes from feeling good about yourself, and you can't feel good about yourself if you don't take care of yourself. Make sure you're eating healthy, exercising, and getting enough sleep.

4. Dress for success

What you wear has a big impact on how you feel about yourself. If you dress in clothes that make you feel good, you'll be more likely to feel confident.

5. Be prepared

One of the main reasons people lack confidence is because they're not prepared. If you're going into a situation feeling like you're not ready, you're not going to feel very confident.

Make sure you're prepared for whatever situation you're facing. Do your research, practice, and whatever else you need to do to feel ready.

When all else fails.... If you're having difficulty mustering up confidence, fake it till you make it. Act confident even if you don't feel it. Eventually, you'll start to believe it and feel confident for real.