Confidence is a tangible and definite feeling you experience within yourself. That emotional feeling drives you forward, shapes your beliefs - particularly the belief that you can do what you want to do. If a past event gives you confidence, when confronted with a similar situation you are likely to feel positive about doing it again.
Most people have several things they're good at and confident at - we tend to forget that and its useful to remind ourselves of our successes rather than dwelling on what we have problems with.
If the heart of your confidence problem is in social situations, start small - set yourself targets to talk to people in non important situations. Be interested in them, not focused on you. If you want to get closer to your existing friends - get more interested in them.
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