Building confidence can be tricky, especially as we move forward past the pandemic. If you’ve spent a lot of time at home recently, you might be feeling that your diet, martial arts routine, or surroundings could use a refresh, or you may be experiencing anxiety in regards to finding new ways to remain social. 

Finding confidence in these uncertain times requires a bit of strategizing, and it’s also helpful to find support as you make some changes in your lifestyle. Total Impact Martial Arts suggests thinking about the things that bring you the most stress or anxiety and narrow down a plan for improving your lifestyle and your confidence.

Get your finances in order

Many people have experienced financial stress since the pandemic began, often stemming from losing their job or having their hours reduced. If you’re struggling to keep up, you’re not alone, but the good news is there are a few options to help relieve that stress. You might pick up a temporary job, such as driving for a delivery service or selling gently used items through an online marketplace. As you add to your work experience and skillset, be sure to keep your resume updated. Today, this is easily done with free online resume templates that can be edited and customized with your selection of color schemes, fonts, and graphics, all of which produces a slick, professional-grade resume that you can provide prospective employers in the future. 

You can also look for easy ways to save money, such as cooking at home rather than eating out or removing your credit card info from apps where you might be tempted to shop. If you need a large influx of cash, consider refinancing your home. Refinancing allows you to decrease the equity in your property in order to free up a sizable chunk of money, or you can get a better interest rate and a lower monthly mortgage payment.

Take care of yourself

Financial stress can take a lot out of you, so it’s important to take care of your mind and body during this time. Come up with a plan for your overall wellness, creating a routine that allows you to fit in a workout, eat healthy, and get enough sleep every day. You may not realize how much exercise, good food, and quality rest can affect your health and mood, and by taking action over your wellbeing you can boost your self-confidence at the same time.

Create positive surroundings

Your environment affects your mind and body, too, so take a look around your home; is it clean? Decluttered? Is there natural light in every room? Do your furnishings and decor project your style? As This Old House notes, it’s possible to make some changes to your home without tackling major renovation projects. Add a fresh coat of paint to the walls, clean and open the windows, and bring in comfortable items (especially in the bedroom). Declutter each room, as doing so can improve your mental health and even your physical wellness, notes GreenDrop. Not only that, getting organized can pave the way for you to set some goals.

Think about what the next few months will bring

When it comes to boosting your confidence, there’s nothing quite like setting a few goals and creating a plan for reaching them. It’s likely high time to get back to the dojo to brush up your martial arts skills to help build confidence and improve your overall health.

Once your mind, body, and environment are taken care of, think about the next few months and where you’d like to see yourself. You might go back to school, start a new business, or start a personal project that’s been marinating on the back burner. You can also tackle smaller goals, such as learning a new skill. Write down three things you’d like to accomplish and keep track of your progress, as this is the best way to maintain motivation.

The Taekwondo and MMA programs at Total Impact Martial Arts allow students to grow into civilized men and women in our society by building self-confidence, treating others with respect and resolving conflict peacefully. Reach out for more info today! (951) 309-9470