confidence-boosting

We don't want strict rules, but there are some pretty good guidelines to help achieve a polished, confidence-boosting look:

Barbara Hannah Grufferman: What's in Your Closet? Ten Must-Haves for Post50 Fashionistas Barbara Hannah Grufferman 2011

Discussions involving the so-called BRIC countries are aimed at producing a confidence-boosting announcement at the G20 summit next month, the FT reported.

BRIC countries in talks to boost IMF: report Reuters 2011

While a confidence-boosting, 7-2 victory in Calgary on Saturday night ended a three-game road trip on a high note, it also highlighted the inconsistency in the Caps 'play early this season because it followed a game in which they could barely handle the puck, let alone score.

After mixed-bag road trip, Caps looking for balance Lindsay Applebaum 2010

We don't want strict rules, but there are some pretty good guidelines to help achieve a polished, confidence-boosting look:

Barbara Hannah Grufferman: What's in Your Closet? Ten Must-Haves for Post50 Fashionistas Barbara Hannah Grufferman 2011

They said that the course was challenging without being daunting, and that it was a confidence-boosting and uplifting experience.

Chant in Scotland 2009

The first round, in spring 2009, acted as a public confidence-boosting exercise and the beginning point at which banks could repay money they received from the Treasury Department's Troubled Asset Relief Program.

Analysts Handicap the Dividend Possibilities Brett Philbin 2011

Johanna Fateman and myself decided to start an original music/ DJ/ production team in 2007 that we titled MEN after a new feminist confidence-boosting philosophy called, "What would a man do?"

Jon Chattman: Reigning MEN: Le Tigre's Samson Talks "Body," Band, and No Boundaries Jon Chattman 2011

New marathoner Catherine New, who I ran my confidence-boosting 20 miles with and who just completed the Marine Corps Marathon in D.C. last weekend, says "I totally did not plan for after the race, so know exactly where and what you want to eat for your well-earned lunch," she says.

Emily Faherty: The Best Race Day Tips For a First-Time Marathoner Emily Faherty 2011

Johanna Fateman and myself decided to start an original music/ DJ/ production team in 2007 that we titled MEN after a new feminist confidence-boosting philosophy called, "What would a man do?"

Jon Chattman: Reigning MEN: Le Tigre's Samson Talks "Body," Band, and No Boundaries Jon Chattman 2011

The confidence-boosting exercise, however, fell flat, as many independent analyses said Spanish banks would need much more capital.

Spain May Take Over CAM After Talks on Merger Falter Pablo Dominguez 2011