C’mon -- we’ve all been there before. Either you've been a college freshman, transfer student who is worried about making a good impression or a graduate who ventured out into the world to find a job. New challenges can completely screw up one’s mental state. It happens to the best of us.

Don’t sweat it, though! These 6 easy-to-follow tips will help you stay confident in all your endeavours.

#1 Work out/Stay healthy
Physical fitness plays a huge role in self-confidence for many reasons. The more pleased you are with your body, the more self-esteem you will gain. If you are already satisfied with your body, exercise can still be a great way to relieve stress and rejuvenate your mind.

#2 Dress Sharp
When you look good, you feel good! It’s true. There is no doubt that how you look determines how the world perceives you, so it is important to care about your appearance. I don't advise anyone to take too long getting dressed or to develop narcissistic behavior, but if you take the time to put yourself together before you leave home, positive attention will follow and your confidence will flourish.

#3 Let go of the past and accept failure
Do not be one of those people who walk around with a chip on your shoulder. It is not attractive, and it does not make people want to be around you. Easier said than done, I know, but letting go of the past is the key to self-improvement. You have the ability to control your future and create a new you—use it!

#4 Put yourself out there/Take risks
The only way to meet new people and know what you are capable of is to be adventurous. There are countless opportunities out there, just waiting to be taken advantage of by devoted and driven individuals. Discovering you are capable of so much more than you have been limiting yourself to is a really great feeling. Go for it!

#5 Mix with positive people
The company we surround ourselves with rubs off on us in so many ways. The friends you keep are a reflection of you. It is important to associate with individuals that have good reputations, especially in college. It may make a difference between whether you get that recommendation from your professor or not.

#6 Know your worth
Last, but the most essential of all—know your worth. People who are blank slates and have no sense of who they are turn out to be the most gullible. In order to achieve anything in the world, you have to know what you can offer and what you have accomplished. Recognize your strengths and you will go far.