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The 15 biggest confidence boosters to help you feel like you’re nailing your day… and turn a ‘good day even better’

83 per cent say these boosters can make a 'bad day good and a good day even better.'

THE typical Brit 'needs' 16 confidence boosters a month to feel their best, according to research.

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the biggest confidence raisers include getting a compliment or general praise, spraying their favourite perfume and knowing the answer to a quiz question.

Spraying your favourite perfume can boost your confidence.
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Spraying your favourite perfume can boost your confidence.Credit: Getty Image
Exercising is proven to help boost your self-esteem.
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Exercising is proven to help boost your self-esteem.Credit: SMNS

Wearing their favourite outfit, doing something they thought they couldn’t do, getting a compliment on their smile and receiving a friendly smile from a stranger can also give them a lift.

Similarly, exercising, getting a beauty treatment and having someone ask you for advice - because they see you as an expert or reliable - all have a positive impact on self-esteem as well.

And such occurrences do make a difference, as 83 per cent of those polled said they can make a 'bad day good and a good day even better.'

Rosemarie Maka, from Philips Sonicare, which commissioned the research, said:

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“We all need a lift from time to time, and it’s fascinating to see the range of seemingly simple everyday experiences that can significantly boost our confidence and brighten our day.

“Whether it's the small act of flashing a friendly smile, sharing a genuine laugh, or simply having the reassurance of fresh breath, these moments that we can often overlook can make our day 20 times better.”

The study also found 41 per cent of adults regularly return the favour by sharing a smile with others to boost their moods.

While 44 per cent also often compliment other people to help boost their confidence.

It also emerged 46 per cent feel more confident now than they did 10 years ago, putting this down to being more comfortable with who they are (64 per cent), overcoming challenges (40 per cent) and being more experienced in the workplace (29 per cent).

But the nine per cent who feel a lot less confident blame not looking the same as they used to (57 per cent) and not feeling like they have a spring in their step anymore (40 per cent).

Feeling tired (49 per cent), clothes not fitting properly (40 per cent) and not having the time to care for their appearance (25 per cent) were also among the reasons people feel less confident.

To help boost their confidence, people take care of their hair (19 per cent), mind (16 per cent), skin (15 per cent) and teeth (13 per cent).

25 per cent admit that not having time to care for their appearance were the reasons people feel less confident.
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25 per cent admit that not having time to care for their appearance were the reasons people feel less confident.Credit: James Darell
Clothes not fitting anymore can have an impact on a persons confidence.
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Clothes not fitting anymore can have an impact on a persons confidence.Credit: Getty image

The study, conducted via OnePoll, found 29 per cent said the decade in which they felt the most confident was in their 20s, followed by 19 per cent who felt most self-assured in their 30s.

And 61 per cent said younger generations are more confident now than they were at the same age.

It also emerged 55 per cent feel a smile is the most prominent feature in a confident person, followed by posture and stance (43 per cent).

TV personality, Georgia Toffolo, who is supporting the Philips Sonicare campaign encouraging people to focus on the effortless boosters that make them feel their freshest, said:

Receiving a compliment can raise your confidence.
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Receiving a compliment can raise your confidence.Credit: SWNS

“Let’s face it, a smile can work wonders and make a massive difference to ourselves and others whilst we navigate day-to-day life.

“To ensure I’m always smiling and feeling my best, I’ve learnt to focus on the simple things that can boost my mood and confidence.

"Taking my dog, Monty, for a walk or someone complimenting me on having a sparkly smile always brightens my day and helps to put a spring in my step."

Brits Biggest Confidence Boosters:

1.            Receiving a compliment or general praise

2.            Doing something you thought you couldn’t do

3.            Making someone laugh out loud

4.            Finding clothes which suit or flatter you

5.            Getting a friendly smile from a stranger

6.            Exercising

7.            Knowing the answer to a quiz question

8.            Having someone ask for your advice

9.            Having freshly brushed teeth

10.         Wearing your favourite outfit

11.         When someone compliments your smile

12.         Getting a beauty or grooming treatment

13.         Spraying your favourite perfume or scent

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14.         Knowing you have fresh breath

15.         ‘Bossing it’ at work

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Happy woman receiving a beauty treatment.Credit: Getty image
Fresh breath can put a spring in your step.
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Fresh breath can put a spring in your step.Credit: Joerg Steffens
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