Four Science-Backed Confidence Boosters

“Even the most confident people doubt themselves sometimes. That doesn’t mean something’s wrong

with you — it means you’re human. Here are four science-backed ways to rebuild confidence when

your mind starts turning on you. First: check who you’re around. Confidence is contagious

— but so is negativity. The people closest to you either lift you up or slowly drain you.

Second: practice gratitude. When you focus on what’s going right, your brain releases

dopamine and serotonin — chemicals that literally improve your mood. Third: do something

kind for someone else. Helping without expecting anything back triggers an

oxytocin rush — a real “feel-good” high that boosts self-worth. And fourth — the