There's no magic recipe for self-confidence, but there are certainly a few everyday habits that can set you on the right path. Whether you're stressed, overcommitted, bored, or simply insecure, we've come up with some quick tips to help you boost your self-esteem and maintain a positive attitude. Struggling to feel good about yourself? Here are 11 simple ways to love yourself more: Surround Read more

Being intimate with another person can bring out a wide range of awkward, unwelcome insecurities (just ask Girls star Lena Dunham), but if you're struggling with confidence, just a few quick shifts in your routine can be enough to kick self-doubt to the curb. Not feeling so hot about your bedroom abilities? Check out these five easy ways to boost your courage and get in the mood: Know that Read more

Dating jitters are only natural, but with a few simple tricks, you can escape your embarrassing insecurities and feel poised instead. Can't help but feel awkward on a date? Follow these easy tips to boost your confidence from the inside out: Plan ahead. When it comes to feeling good about yourself, preparation is a major factor. The night before your date, be sure that you sleep well, exercise, Read more

Self-confidence comes from within, but as a parent, there are several tiny steps you can take to help your children feel good about themselves. By focusing on everyday achievements and offering your kids a sense of independence, you can bolster their confidence in small ways and see a huge payoff. Hoping to strengthen your child's self-esteem? Check out five simple ways to help them gain Read more

It's well known that money is the biggest cause of stress in our lives, but it seems that 20 somethings are shrugging off their money worries even though they have much to fret about — the average student loan debt for those who graduated in 2009 was $24,000, according to the Project on Student Debt. However, heavy student loans and high credit card debt aren't getting new graduates down. The Read more

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I'm 24 and have never been in a relationship or have lost my virginity. A lot of areas in my life are going great, but I have never been lucky in the guy department. I don't have much experience with being intimate with someone else. I am now at the age where I am getting more self-esteem, Read more

Dear Diary...lots of girls keep their thoughts under lock and key. It's said that many girls grow up believing they can do anything and then become tweens and lose that confidence. The Hidden World of Girls Project gives parents some insight into the minds of their daughters. NPR's initiative asks women to take a picture of a diary page of their youth and upload it to Flickr in an effort to Read more

"I was 23 when I realized that I wasn't Venus. . . . Since I don’t look like every other girl, it takes a while to be okay with that. To be different. But different is good." Serena Williams talks about finding confidence in being different — even when she wanted to look like older sister Venus — in August's Harper's Bazaar. If being different means winning Wimbledon for the fourth time Read more