To have confidence is to believe that we can influence our fate; that we have control over our outcomes; that we can make a difference in our lives… Because we do! đź’šâ €
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…
Anyone who’s read Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends and Influence People” may be surprised to learn that the book was written almost a century ago. It was first published in 1936 and has since sold over 15 million copies. Not many (if any) books that are 100 years old resonate today with the same fresh …
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
We rarely directly link confidence and happiness. However, a vast amount of research tells is that a rather deep friendship exists between the two. Namely, higher confidence leads to greater happiness.
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…
Confidence Hack #5 for 2018: We often tend to forget that healthy self-esteem starts with the “self,” with focusing on ourselves, with making ourselves happy first. So this year, practice more self-care. The best gift we can give to ourselves is learning an unconditional self-acceptance. Remember: “Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly.”