Find some examples of confident people to be your role models. You might choose a parent, teacher, or even a celebrity. Observe this person’s actions, speech and body language. Imitate these behaviors until they become your own.

Smile often and act friendly around others. Being friendly to others and smiling makes you appear confident. It makes people believe that you’re a nice and happy person who enjoys being around other people. In turn, they will want to be around you. Participating in a variety of different activities will give you the opportunity to be friendly and display your confidence. Introduce yourself by name to other people. This will give them the impression that you respect yourself and you are worth listening to when you speak.