Here's news that should make you feel good about your #squadgoals: Besties can boost confidence. Good friends can have a positive effect on our mental wellbeing by helping us cope with troubles and celebrate victories -- both of which help us feel like superwomen.

Next time you feel like flaking on Sunday Funday, don't. Instead, take a note from Taylor Swift and surround yourself with a half-dozen or so of your closest friends at all times. (And feel free to forward this information along to that gal pal who always bows out at the last minute.)

You offer friends and family supportive words when they're feeling down, right? Why not do the same for yourself? Eliminating negative thoughts and replacing them with positive affirmations is the first step towards convincing yourself that you can tackle anything. Try reciting an optimistic mantra first thing in the morning to kick off your day with a can-do attitude.

No surprise here: If you smell funky, chances are you feel funky. In fact, one study found that 90 percent of women who wear a fragrance feel more confident which, in turn, has the added benefit of making them appear more attractive to others.

To incorporate a sweet scent into your life, lather up with an aromatic product like Caress Daily Silk Silkening Body Wash. The special formula will leave your skin super soft, while fragrant floral notes and hints of white peach and orange blossom make it smell incredible. Who knew body wash was the miracle elixir already sitting in our bathrooms?

Here's a confidence-killer that many of us our guilty of: slouching. One study found that the simple act of sitting up straight may encourage confidence in your thoughts and abilities. And if that's not incentive enough to switch up your stance, consider the fact that good posture can also increase energy and productivity levels. So go ahead: Puff out your chest, throw your shoulders back and stand tall. Your head will eventually catch up with your self-assured stance.

Music has a way of setting the mood -- and it can amp up your confidence, too. Some research suggests that listening to high-power music (think: 50 Cent's "In Da Club") may empower you before meetings and big events. Plus, it's easier to strut to music than silence right?