[header] How to be confident when someone insults you [title] Take a deep breath. [step] Designate a moment for yourself to refocus by inhaling deeply and exhaling slowly. Turn your thoughts away from external criticism and back toward yourself. 
Close your eyes, and focus on breathing slowly and steadily until you feel less overwhelmed. [substeps] To keep your mind on your breathing, try inhaling for a count of three, holding your breath for a count of two, and exhaling for a count of three.