Four Science-Backed Confidence Boosters

Even the most confident people doubt themselves sometimes. That voice questioning your worth?

It shows up for everyone. Here are four science-backed ways to feel better about who you are

— starting today. First: watch who you’re around. Your brain mirrors the energy of the

people closest to you. The wrong circle drains you. The right one lifts

you. Second: acknowledge what’s going right. Gratitude literally increases dopamine

and serotonin — the chemicals linked to happiness. Third: do something kind for someone

else. Helping others triggers an oxytocin release — a real neurological “feel-good” effect

that spreads. And fourth — don’t skip this one: move your body. Exercise reduces