So many of us can go through the day completely disqualifying any positives that may have happened. We don’t always recognise what we have accomplished and if we do, we might say something like “that was just luck” or “it’s no big deal”. We don’t give ourselves permission to celebrate our wins, ...
Confidence
Boost your confidence by showing yourself some self-compassion
Give your confidence a little boost through some self-compassion and kindness. Sometimes we believe the negative self-talk as it triggers of certain negative beliefs we have about ourselves. These limiting negative beliefs are often formed in childhood, from the labels that were unfairly attached ...
Don’t be so hard on yourself: How to help boost your self-worth
When it comes to your self-worth, only one opinion really matters — your own. Yet we should be very gentle with ourselves as we tend to be our own worst critics. Sometimes searching for evidence to validate our self-limiting beliefs, which are often negative, setting ourselves up for a lifetime ...
Three ways to boost your confidence
Self-confidence is about trusting your abilities, qualities and judgment. When you believe in yourself, you’ll be more willing to try new things. Whether you apply for a promotion or sign up to a gym class. Believing in yourself helps to give you the confidence to put yourself out ...
Three reasons to surround yourself with positive people
The people who you spend the most time with can influence or change your mood and how you view yourself and your abilities. When you are surrounded by positive people who genuinely want the best for you, you’re more likely to adopt empowering beliefs and confidence. Just as you benefit when you ...
How to stop worrying what other people think
We often worry about what other people think about us. We try to read their minds and guess what they are thinking. The truth is, it is impossible to know what other people are thinking. We are not mind-readers. When we ‘read minds’ we can come up with all sorts of assumptions (usually negative). ...
5 tips to keep a conversation flowing
Conversation is necessary as it introduces us to people. These people include friends, partners and employers. Without an initial conversation, the foundation of these relationships may not be built. It may require us to be self-confident and chatty as we try to ignore the negative ...
Be proud to be you
Have you ever felt it difficult to be your true self? Find it easier to fit in with what is deemed ‘normal and not to stand out? Worried about being judged or talked about? If so, you’re not alone. We all have felt like this or feel like this. It can be difficult to be authentic in ...
The power of happiness
“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama. Research from neuroscience researcher Alex Korb highlights five different strategies we can start to use today. These techniques have been scientifically researched and shown to have a positive impact on our ...
Why we shouldn’t compare
“Comparison is the thief of joy” – Theodore Roosevelt Whether it is keeping up with the Kardashians, Joneses or Facebook ‘friends’ we are always looking at that person or people and imagining how ‘perfect’ their life seems. I am guilty of this and maybe you are too. But you know what, all it ...
