Building confidence is rarely a “bang” moment. It’s a portfolio of victories—small and big. It’s the idea that we are not static, that we are inching forward, that we are leaning from our mistakes, evolving. Therefore, action is the fuel for confidence.
It’s easy to find reasons we are unhappy with our lives—our looks, jobs, financials, partners, kids, friends. The hard part, though, is to find that one thing that would defy the negativity, that makes us proud. And often, it may be as simple as the goal to do good and be a better person today. …
Self-esteem is about progress. About aiming to do better, to learn new things, to improve. Our worth is measured through our desire and ability to grow, not through how much more we have compared to the Joneses…
It’s not always easy to believe in yourself and to stay positive—we all have been there—talking ourselves out of making a change because it requires too much effort and no guarantees of success. Taking a risk is scary—it may be just better to dwell in our current state and hope for fate to smile …
It’s ok to not feel upbeat and confident every day. You can have “relapse” days – you are allowed to take a break, to regain your strength, to re-focus. What matters is that you keep trying, that you don’t give up, that you move forward toward your dreams. If you took a step back today, …
Confidence is a choice. It’s purposely choosing: light over darkness, calmness over anxiety, hope over despair, kindness and forgiveness over animosity and negativity. Therefore, it’s within our control to make these decisions-about ourselves, about our outcomes, about our lives….
Building self-esteem is like acquiring any other skill—learning to ride a bike, for example. Small efforts will bring greater benefits for the years to come. In the long term, the “reward ratio” (reward compared to effort) of this “self-investment” –taking the steps to improve our confidence – —will far surpass that of any stock on …
Self-inflicted mental boundaries lead to self-restrictive thinking. Thinking and acting small, in turn, makes us feel small and insignificant. But remember, you do matter. Dare to dream big, dare to act, dare to craft the life you want ❤ ~Evelyn
High self-esteem is a highly desirable trait. But not only because it’s a barometer of our own sense of worth and self-respect. High confidence is also a necessity for each one of us is that it also serves as a buffer. It protects us from taking downfalls too personally, while low confidence, in contrast, can …
Our personal brand is the most valuable commodity we have. We have to take good care of it, nurture it, groom it, plan its future carefully, and constantly develop it…