Seek professional help

If you can't get it together, despite all your efforts, get in touch with a psychiatrist or attend a personality development class.

Elite Models India, a personality development centre based in Delhi, is one such place that offers professional training in confidence.

"Our personality development packages include topics like confidence building, understanding oneself, overcoming inhibitions, being comfortable with your body, learning interpersonal skills, assertiveness, correct posture, overcoming stage fright and various other aspects of boosting your self-esteem," says Jojo Khandelwal, assistant manager (corporate grooming) of Elite Models.

The Indo-American Society and Nrityanjali also have short-term courses in personality development.