Sakyong Mipham has some very practical advice to rouse confidence, but I also find it helps me find tranquility. If I ever feel out of sorts, I look to these five things to see if I’m neglecting any of them. It’s deceptively simple, but very powerful stuff.

1) Clean-up your room
2) Wear nice clothes – not expensive clothes, but clothes that make you feel good and comfortable
3) Eat good food – not necessarily organic or ultra healthy, but food that tastes good and nourishes your body
4) Spend time with people who make you feel uplifted. Stop being with those who make you feel diminished or make you doubt yourself.
5) Spend time in the natural world – go to the park, for a hike, or just sit in your backyard