How to build up confident during trials?

How can i build up self-esteem and be confident of myself?

• For a long time, i included worlds like: probably, pretty much, maybe, i guess, *shrug*, i dont know that much or im not smart (when i actually might be), and all the other subtle self-put downs, all because i know that i dont know everything, and that i am not always accurate, and im just a mediocrity. I think i dont want to sound too sure for self-esteem reasons only. Maybe it is because my self-esteem is low, that i make my intelligence seem unnoticable. I fear giving people wrong information because they might hurt my esteem even further. I dont know everything, i know thats impossible, but i cant seem to be couragous and do something that is "out there", or beyond me, which is, i find increasing evidence, the only way to get my life out of the muddy trench i am stuck in. How can i build self-esteem and confidence in myself so i can do things i want to more often?

• Answer:

  A key idea to keep in mind is that no one else matters. Just remember this when you're talking to people. My personal philosophy is that, if you forget what others expect/think of you, there's less pressure on yourself to try to impress them. So, if you feel like you might be wrong, then just keep talking and be positive. And if you're wrong, then it's not the end of the world. Besides, people are a lot nicer than you might think. And if they try to put you down, then it doesn't matter because they don't matter. I know it sounds cheesy, but you just have to sound like you know what you're doing. And if you don't, then that's what apologies are for, right?