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hammerdrill376:
One thing that helps me be a more confident person each day is what I do before the day begins. For about 20 minutes or so I have an appointment with myself and with God. I don't mean in a "religous" sort of day but more in meditation, prayer and reminding myself of the I AM part of me. Recently I began studying several books by Ernest Holmes who founded Science of Mind and Charles Filmore who started the Unity Church. Amazing to read what was written on visualization and affirmations during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  I can tell if I miss an appointment (usually just want to stay in bed a few moments more) I find my day does not run as smooth.

benmcd:
On this subject, I have found it beneficial to put myself in challenging situations. I'm certainly not trying to make my life harder, but sometimes taking the rocky road will take you to the better place. My example is addressing large groups of people, I hated it but my job requires that I do it daily, I'm now comfortable with it and i am now in a new place with this small part of life. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. 

Robmeister:
Read "As A Man Thinketh" by James Allen

and

"Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill.

Two classics.  I'm on my second read-through on TAGR and like my 5th or 6th read-through on AAMT.

As A Man Thinketh is a very short book, almost like a pamphlet.  Can be read in one sitting, but MAN is it packed!!!

frostedperspeks:
 I always make jokes about my self, and so do my friends, but i get embarrassed when "strangers" see me without my hat on. I usually always wear my hat, but every once in a while, people that i dont know will see me with it off.

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When i was in the height of suffering from an anxiety disorder, i used to wear hats constantly. I physically couldn't deal with people looking at me without a hat on. When i started losing my hair i went through a similar phase but only for a few days. When i started losing hair i started getting hyper paranoid again about how people percieved me. After i started losing my hairline i started to realise, if anyone judges you purely on how much hair you have, that says a lot about them as a person.
Don't let them bring you down. For a start a bald head looks great and dont let anyone tell you otherwise, and if anyone wants to poke at you because you have an awesome shaved head, well that says alot about their personality!

one song that really helped me along the road is



Might not be everyones cup of tea, but the i found the lyrics really inspiring!

usmcpelon:
Well guys I m not going bald, but I got used to being bald and I love it.   However, I do have a problem when it comes to being out in the open with alot of people, and there isn't a single bald guy around.  I stand out and people just stare at me.  My ears get hot and tuich like crazy because I know people are staring at me from behind.  I have no problem at work since all are bald.  I had to change my church schedule since I was the only bald guy at the 9:30 service to the 10:45 on sunday were there are 7 older bald guys and 5:30 on Saturday were there are 11 bald guys.  And thats were I feel confident and right at home.  It's funny how bald guys look and relate to each other becuase were are bald.  We smile and shake hands as if we've known each other for sometime. No the same with long haired guys.  When I met with clients, I get all embarrassed when they ask me about the shaved head.  And I'm not talking about meeting with one or two people.  No, I mean about 10 or 15 people at one time.  I just try to downplay the stituation, but it doesn't go away until I give them an answer.  Ofcourse the lady's have a field trip, they enjoy it and love it too. Has anyone of you had this problem and can you give me some advice on how to overcome this situation.  I really need the cofidence to be in public without feeling out of place and the confidence to full accept the bald look that I love and want to keep.  It's getting difficult sometime that I have felt the need to quit my job and let my hair grow out.

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