Confidence is necessary for all of us to thrive and succeed. Paradoxically, however, more is not always more—that is, over-confidence is not the path to greater victories and achievements. Often, it’s simply a manifestation of an inflated ego.
Month: October 2017
Every day we should ask ourselves: In the absence of fear, what will our lives be? Who will we be? What can we achieve? Then remember–we are the ones who let fear live in our minds. Now go and be who are meant to be.
There is a lot of pressure these days of being or becoming “your best self.” And there’s also lots of stereotyping and ill-understanding of what this even means. Does it mean that if you are twenty pounds heavier than the “norm” you are not your best you? That, if you are sometimes nervous and afraid …
“Self-doubt inflict the deepest wounds.” Marty Robin When I was a little girl, I often questioned the world around me, including my own decisions. After all, the great philosophers taught us that every wise person should know that they know nothing (Socrates) but that we must dare to know (Kant). Armed with such an advice, …
When hearing the celebrities’ confessions about their struggles with confidence, we often can’t help but wonder: how can this be? How can someone have beauty, money, talent, and everything that comes with these, and still lack belief in themselves? And if so, what drives such insecurity? Well, according to psychologists, the answer depends on two …
Words are a powerful weapon in the confidence battle. Speak gently to yourself, be forgiving, be understanding. Your mind and thinking should be your best friends not your biggest bullies.