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Looking for some words of encouragement to motivate and inspire you? Or are you seeking a confidence boost to help you achieve your goal? You’ve come to the right place. Read on as we provide you with 95 inspiring quotes that can increase your confidence and add meaning to your life. Confidence gives you the … Read more
Insecurities… we all have them. And if you try and say that you don’t, then you’re insecure about what people will think if they were to find out that you do have insecurities. Honestly, our fears over how people view us is really what most – if not all – of our biggest insecurity (or … Read more
Your child attends school and participates in extracurricular activities. On the surface, things seem normal. But lately, you’ve noticed they’re shying away from challenging situations. Or staying to themselves. And, as a parent (or educator), you can’t help but think they’re struggling with low confidence. So how can you give them a boost? There are … Read more
When the waiter brings your meal and says “Enjoy,” do you reply with a “You too?” (Even though they aren’t sitting down at your table to share your food.) Or what about when your coworker says they are stepping out to visit the restroom? Do you say something like “Can I come with you?” (Because … Read more
I cannot speak for all women, but an insecure man is surely not my type. To me, he represents drama and potential heartache, so I keep a safe distance away from this particular male type. But don’t allow my bias to overshadow your views. Perhaps you’re more patient than I am in this area and … Read more
Can we all agree it’s a bit “challenging” to be human right now? There is so much differencing of opinions these days, ranging from politics to the validity of vaccines. Yet, as we debate truth, trends and who to trust… there is still one viewpoint we can all agree upon. The belief that every decision … Read more
True happiness is a critical aspect of our well-being. But what is true happiness? And would we recognize in ourselves and others? As a society, we have developed the habit of judging a book by its cover… of taking things at face value and believing only what we see. This is especially evident across … Read more
What are you most afraid of? Is it heights, spiders, or maybe the dark? What about speaking in public, or visiting the dentist for a check-up? It’s quite normal to be fearful of a situation, especially when it’s unknown. Or worse still, known to leave you feeling uneasy. It takes a huge amount of courage … Read more
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