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If you struggle with self-confidence, it can be debilitating. Besides being personally painful, a lack of confidence in yourself and your decisions can affect other people’s lives. For example, if you’re a doctor or an architect, you need to be confident that you’re making the right calls because if you second-guess yourself, it can be … Read more
I think you’ll agree that feeling proud of yourself is something we should all aim to practice. Yet, so many of us forget to praise ourselves… even when we clearly deserve it. This may not necessarily mean you lack the self-confidence or self-esteem to acknowledge and bask in your achievements. Some people are just humble, modest or … Read more
Do you find yourself worrying over other people’s opinions? Opinions of you. Of how you dress, what you’re eating for lunch or the car you drive to work. Maybe you’re hesitant to speak out, in case your words are mispronounced, or out of context. And instead, sit quietly in the background, to avoid the awkward … Read more
I really wanted to enter our local pie bake off competition because everyone always drools over my cherry pie. But, at the last minute, I decided not to enter. I won’t win in any case, so what’s the point? Similar thoughts kept running through my mind, preventing me from taking a chance. Has this happened to … Read more
Maybe your supervisor admonished you during a business luncheon, ridiculing and making fun of you. Perhaps your mother pointed out errors of your opinion by rolling her eyes at your words or intentionally excluding you from a family gathering. These are examples of adult bullying. If you’re at a loss about how to handle the … Read more
As children, we feared the monsters living in our wardrobes. We begged our parents not to turn the lights out. And no matter what, we never looked under the bed, just in case one was hiding under there. Fast forward a few years and we learn to rationalize the things that went bump in the … Read more
Insecurities are part and parcel of life. They often rear their ugly heads at the most inappropriate of times. And can range from a minor niggle in the back of your mind right through to a tsunami of emotions that leave you struggling to breathe. Though not physically apparent, the impact from the thoughts that … Read more
Seeing the latest lotto winners broadcast their good fortune across the TV leaves us all feeling a tad envious. That’s human nature. Whilst they’re off choosing a new sports car, you’re putting off taking yours to the garage for the umpteenth time. And as they’re booking a luxury getaway, you’re wrestling deck chairs alongside the … Read more
Today, we’re going to chat about self-confidence. Self-confident people behave in social settings in ways that attract others. They’ve mastered the skill of using failures and accomplishments as tools to build their self-confidence. Don’t we all want that? Sure we do! We all want to feel more self-confident because research shows that self-confident people are more … Read more
“I don’t care what people think!” You’ve likely said that time and time again, yet you still care. Why? I’ve included different factors that could help answer the question, along with 13 powerful tips on how to not care what people think, for real. You’ll come to appreciate the tips after discovering the dangers caring too … Read more