Self-confidence can be developed through various means such as reflecting on one's self-respect in the mirror, having high self-esteem given by parents and teachers, and acquiring it through one's own efforts. It is important to surround oneself with positive people, have achievable aims and goals, and help others to strengthen self-confidence. Developing an aim in life that one is interested in and excelling at an activity can help a person find where they belong and build self-confidence from success in that area.