When faced with a big challenge where potential failure seems to lurk at every corner, you’ve probably heard the advice, “Be more confident!”. But where does confidence come from and how can you get more of it?

Self-confidence is the belief that you are valuable, worthwhile, and capable, along with the optimism that comes when you are certain of your abilities and can face a challenge head on.

Helpful ways to become more confident include practising failure, along with cultivating a growth mind set, accepting you’ll make mistakes, and being kind to yourself when you do.

Here are three easy tips to boost your confidence.