‘Believe’ is a verb.

Here are some samples:

• I believe that everyone should have equal access to clean water.
• I believe that Frosted Flakes are the best cereal.
• I believe that it takes failure to make a successful person.
• I believe that popcorn can be eaten anywhere except for at the movies.

If what I believe is true and I feel very strongly about it then, it shall be so. And for what I believe, then I shall follow it, up to where it shall go. And if I believe in my beliefs, that is when I shall feel strong and not low. And if I got confused in my belief because of others, then I would not grow.

20 Things You Really Ought To Believe In

• Yourself. Most importantly of all, believe in yourself.
• Others (the goodness of). Just as you should believe in yourself, you should believe in others too.
• The power of kindness.
• That this too shall pass.
• Your inner strength.
• Courage.
• Hope.
• Your influence on the world around you.

15 Things to Remember When You Don’t Believe in Yourself

1. Belief in yourself begins within.
2. You are not your successes or failures.
3. It’s your life.
4. Keep moving forward.
5. You are closer than you think.
6. You can become better.
7. Do not define yourself by one moment in time.
8. You are evolving.

A strong belief in yourself can bring you all these benefits and more: ​You recognise your ability to accomplish goals. ​You’re optimistic about the future as you set goals and achieve them. ​Deep down inside, you know you can do anything.

Believing in yourself means having faith in your own capabilities. It means believing that you CAN do something — that it is within your ability. When you believe in yourself, you can overcome self-doubt and have the confidence to take action and get things done.

self-respect/self-esteem nounpride in oneself. amour-propre. conceit. confidence. dignity.

Where self-assured is ‘sure of yourself,’ relates to you and your actions (it also comes with a minor connotation of pride), self-confident is confidence in one’s abilities and relates more to your mind.

: having confidence in and exercising one’s own powers or judgment.

A self-reliant person is willing and able to fix their own toilet, grow their own food, and figure out what they’re supposed to do next. Self-reliance combines well with self-belief. Self-belief means you think you can do anything.

The truth is that self-reliance is a double-edged sword. While it has many virtues, it can also rob us of true intimacy and the type of partnerships we desire. They bring self-reliance to a new level because they are unable to rely on anyone. Reliance on others can be healthy and affirming.

People that are independent are thought to be self-sufficient. They are capable of taking care of themselves. They don’t need anybody’s help for anything and want to do everything for themselves. Self-sufficiency that excludes others from the equation cannot be healthy.

The Importance of Having Self-Reliance

• Means you can solve problems and make decisions by yourself.
• Allows you to feel happy by yourself, in yourself, and about yourself—without needing to rely on others;
• Involves developing self-acceptance, a very powerful thing to have;

Here’s a look at some ways to build self-improvement into your daily routine and let go of negative thoughts about yourself.

1. Cultivate gratitude.
2. Greet everyone you meet.
3. Try a digital detox.
4. Use positive self-talk.
5. Practice random acts of kindness.
6. Eat at least one meal mindfully.
7. Get enough sleep.
8. Breathe consciously.