If you are low in confidence and self esteem, then you could become stressed. A confident person is unlikely to have stress symptoms.

The greatest challenges to your confidence come when you’re facing a situation that seems beyond what you are capable of. When this happens, you must tap in to the unseen force of self-assurance so that you can press beyond supposed limits. It’s not a matter of what things look like on the outside — the key is to recognize what you have working on the inside.

Confidence is often the missing link to seeing yourself accomplish something you never believed could be done. You just have to believe that you have what it takes to be successful, and don’t back down from your capable stance.

You are in control of your thoughts. If you choose to believe you have confidence – that you’re energized – then you will be. The next time you face a big challenge, take a deep breath and fill your heart with the belief that you have unlimited energy running through your veins. Build your confidence by reflecting on those things you’ve already accomplished. If you did it once, you can certainly do it again.

Do not confuse self-esteem with arrogance: Arrogance is an over evaluation of your worth, while self-esteem is a healthy opinion of yourself—it is valuing yourself to the point that you do not allow other people or negative situations and circumstance to influence the way you feel about yourself. Until you value yourself, you will not value anything, and other people will not value you either. After all, your relationship with yourself is the most important one you will ever have.

When you are filled with self-doubt, give yourself a little pep talk. Take time out and repeat something like:

“[Your name], you are great! You are a unique individual, a person with rear abilities. You were born to do well. You were born to succeed. You were born to bless the lives of others. You were born to be great, and you have what it takes to be great. You are enthusiastic, optimistic, and you embrace change. You are a giver, rather than a taker. You are organized. You are a hard worker. You are happy. You are a master over yourself. You are a leader. You are a big thinker. As blessed as you are with all these talents, there is not one thing in the world you can not do. If someone else can do it, so can You. You will never fail. [Your name], go out and make today an ‘I feel great about myself’ day!”

By saying this to yourself every day, you will experience an awesome boost in self-esteem. Remember, you are priceless, you are special—your past is history, and your future is now. What you do with it depends on your determination, confidence, self esteem and belief.

So to keep stress out of your like, boost your confidence and self esteem. Believe in your capability and stress will be something in your past.

Dr. Phil Hariram.

Phil the Stress Doc.