How does one develop Core Confidence/Self Love?

[Austin Actualizing]

To clarify: Core confidence is the ability to become confident within yourself, regardless of any external factors that may occur. I've watched Leo's videos on confidence + other research and I feel as though it doesn't get to the cause. Is becoming more conscious the only way to truly develop this? 

[universe]

Confidence can be seen as a relationship with yourself. Can you trust yourself? Can you accomplish something that you told yourself to do? Do that more and more and you will develop more confidence.

That is for long term confidence.

Another animal is the confidence you already have in this moment. Its plenty enough but because you feel you are not enough by yourself you think that you need something from outside. Validation, protection or control. These are the main things you constantly look out for. When you can accept to live without those things your natural confidence will shine. Dont become too attached to it tho. Its not like you need to be confident.

Love you develop in yourself. (See Leos video on Love)

[ivory]

The things I have discovered so far are taking good care of myself, having healthy friends, pursuing authentic desires, and being responsible.