losing confidence

[msfsteven]

Everyday I feel like I'm losing confidence. I wish it came naturally.
I don't think I have a good personality, because people hardly want
to be around me at school. No one trys to make friends with me.
It makes me doubt myself and my friendliness. The thing that annoys
me most is my appearance. I doubt I'm cute or hot or even look good.
I read om the internet that smiling and confidence makes you
seem more attrative.. how does this work?
It's probably some psychological bullcrap. Thoughts?

[Carpe Diem]

I believe it's true, the smiling theory that is. Someone who smiles seems more welcoming and more friendly than someone who isn't smiling. This won't turn anybody into a Brad Pitt or anything but it could turn a few heads. I've had small periods of confidence where I've also found more people coming to talk to me. Simply, people want to be around someone who's really sure of themselves, and who thinks highly of themselves. Unfortunately, this is probably why those really cocky kids in school become really popular haha... I can't really give you comments on your picture since I'm a guy but from the looks of it, you seem like a really friendly/cool guy, you just gotta approach people with a super friendly and smiling mentality.

Good luck! Carpe Diem.

[Squiggly]

I am sorry you feel this way. I know what it can be like and It's a crappy feeling. Smiling and being confident CAN help as long as you keep at it and don't let other people bug you. Eventually there will be nice people that will notice you and wan't to be friends. It also wouldn't hurt to try and maybe talk more to people you think would be nice. I went through years of being way to shy and having no confidence and it took me too long to realize that it is pretty simple to fix if you just keep trying (I had given up). I know it is a lot easier said than done!

[Peppermint Tea.♥]

The nicest face can look unattractive and offputting if it is scowling. Smiling brings out your best features, makes you look approachable, makes you look more confident and can actually make you feel better.