A cycle of low self esteem can be difficult to break free of because often there is a certain amount of comfort in not trying new things. Summoning confidence to do something new can take a lot of effort sometimes and is often daunting. However, there are gradual steps that can help you slowly boost your confidence daily. When was the last time you woke up and felt truly confident? Maybe you were on top of the world, or maybe you were nervous and scared, but either way, confidence is a feeling of certainty in your abilities or actions. And it's also the ability to see your value and feel good about who you are. Most of all, confidence helps you get things done. If you're not confident, you'll walk away from a job interview before it even happens. If you’re not confident, you'll miss out on the opportunity to ask someone out because you don’t think you’re good enough.